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Public Practice

Guided by a member leadership council of your peers, MOCPA’s Public Practice Community includes exciting ways to connect, learn and grow as a CPA. Explore all the programs, initiatives, and resources we offer that support CPAs in tax, auditing, and client advisory services for public practice CPA firms.

DEDICATED COMMUNITY NETWORKING AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Build and maintain your peer network by getting active in MOCPA’s Public Practice initiatives. Getting to know other members in a collaborative environment will help power your personal career journey, your firm, and the broader profession in Missouri. Click on each link below to learn more and to realize the full value of your membership!

  • Tax Listserve—Post your complex tax questions and respond to the questions of others through this popular member forum.
  • Local Networking Events—Meet peer CPAs and other business professionals close to you or across Missouri for business networking through MOCPA Chapters.
  • Customizable Member Profile—Explore your personalized resources and offerings.
  • Networking Roundtables--Stay up to speed with current trends, build connections with your peers, and help your firm adapt in a complicated business environment.
  • Career Center—Search or post job opportunities. Utilize our free resume review service and access our career resource library.

CURATED LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
As a CPA, we know you place an emphasis on lifelong learning, but it can be challenging to find development opportunities geared specifically to your career stage. MOCPA makes it easy for you with tailored programs for Public Practice professionals, in a variety of formats. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us, and we will help! To get started:

GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY 
MOCPA is protecting your profession with:

  • Continual monitoring of legislation that impacts you, your firm and your clients.
  • Proactive legislative and regulatory lobbying efforts to protect your interests.
  • Opportunities to interact one-on-one with legislators through Keyperson communications and Capitol visits.
  • Keep up to date with all legislative activity in Missouri with MOCPA’s Government Advocacy Newsletter.

Click here to learn more about MOCPA’s advocacy efforts that directly benefit you!

SPECIALIZED PUBLICATIONS, NEWS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
MOCPA keeps you informed in a rapidly changing profession through:

  • The ASSET quarterly news magazine packed with leading edge information and professional trends.
  • The Flagship Report, a quick-read update of the economic news that affects you and your firm.
  • Public Practice Newsletter—biweekly e-newsletter bringing you news and information relevant to your area of practice.
  • Knowledge Hub that aggregates currents news geared to you.
  • Speaking and writing opportunities that help you hone your knowledge and share your expertise with your peers.
  • Customized visits with your firm leaders to discuss pressing profession issues with MOCPA. Contact Dan Koontz to schedule today!
  • Additional resources including Tax, Practice Management, and Firm Administrators.

PARTNERSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS
Check out the numbers benefits and discounts available including insurance, temporary staffing, payroll services and facility rental.

PUBLIC PRACTICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Public Practice Community Advisory Council members advocate for public practice CPAs and their firms by developing MOCPA programs and resources specifically targeted to members of this community. 

Meet the current members of the Public Practice Community Advisory Council.

Josh Beaird, CPA
CEO/Partner
The Whitlock Company
Gary Wood, CPA - Chair
CRC
Shareholder
Ingrid Boyd, CPA 
Partner EBP
Sikich, LLP
Dan Koontz, CAE 
Vice President, Member Services
MOCPA Staff Liaison
Jody Lurk, CPA
Office Managing Partner
UHY
Liz Schaetzel
Office of CEO/Public Practice Relationship Manager
MOCPA Staff Liaison
Blake Stewart, CPA
Audit & Assurance Partner, Audit Leader
Deloitte 
 
Chris Vineyard, CPA
Senior Manager
Armanino