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August 2018 Newsletter 
Join the AFWA Board!
Are you or someone you know interested in joining the AFWA Board for the 2018-2019 year? We have 3 spots available and we would love for you to be a part of it! If interested in learning more, please contact the Communications Chair today!
Survey Request
We need your help!
Please fill out this quick survey to help us identify venues and speakers for the upcoming AFWA Events Season and suggest Charities for the December Fundraising Holiday Dinner!
Women Who Count Award Nominations
Women Who Count Awards ~ 2018 Nominations are Now Open!
AFWA’s members are a reflection of our values – empowerment, leadership, integrity, and passion. Each year the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance proudly recognizes outstanding women who exemplify these values in career and life, setting a positive example for other women in the industry.
Winners of the 2018 Women Who Count Award will be recognized during the annual Awards Lunch at the AFWA Women Who Count National Conference.
- Criteria for each award includes demonstration of AFWA’s values:
- Empowerment: applicant demonstrates a drive to take on challenges, strives for success in her current position, and possesses a desire for career advancement.
- Leadership: applicant demonstrates leadership qualities in her career and her community.
- Integrity: applicant values quality and has earned the trust and respect of her clients and/or peers.
- Passion: applicant demonstrates enthusiasm toward her career and the accounting and finance industry as a whole
- All nominees must be active members of AFWA.
- Applicants may be nominated by a colleague, AFWA Chapter, or self-nominated. Applicants may be nominated by non-AFWA members
- Currently serving AFWA National and Foundation Board Members are not eligible for the Women Who Count Awards
View the 2018 Women Who Count Award Call for Nominations
Categories and Applications
- Emerging Leader: an AFWA member, age 35 and under, who demonstrate early achievement and shows great potential in her professional career. Download Application.
- Public Practice Professional: an AFWA member working in accounting or finance public practice who demonstrates the values of AFWA in her career. Download Application.
- Industry Professional: an AFWA member working in an industry or corporate environment who demonstrates the values of AFWA in her career. Download Application.
- Small Business: an AFWA member working as a sole proprietor or small business owner who demonstrates the values of AFWA in her business. Download Application.
- Woman of the Year: an AFWA member of extraordinary achievement at integrating work and life, overcoming obstacles, or supporting other women in the field. Different criteria applies, see application. Download Application.
AFWA Annual Conference
October 28-30, 2018 | Kansas City, MO
REGISTER BY AUGUST 16 AND SAVE
Come See Why AFWA Stands Out!
Up to 21 hours of CPE available over 3 days of networking with hundreds of women in accounting and finance --- Tax, Accounting, Information Technology, Personal Development and more!
The clock is ticking on Early Bird Registration for the 2018 AFWA Women Who Count National Conference. The savings really "add up" when you register and plan your trip early!
- Major discounts on registration rates - AFWA Members save $100!
- Savings at the Westin - Register for conference AND book your hotel room at The Westin Crown Center by the early bird deadline to save $10 per room/per night.
- Save on travel - okay, so we can't offer a discount on your travel - but everyone knows you can get the best flights (and pick the best seats!) when you plan ahead.
- Network Early - This year's conference mobile app will release soon after the early bird deadline. Only registered attendees can log on to begin connecting and planning.
- Check it off your to-do list - There's so much to think about when traveling, packing, delegating your work, meeting deadlines, arranging travel. Conference registration should be the first thing you cross off your to-do list!
Featured Speakers and Events:
Rachel Pappy - Partner, Polston Tax
Tax Court Cases You Have to Know About - Following 3 different cases, take an insightful look into not only tax court, but the government accountability office as well.
Steven Harris, CPA, CGMA - Chairman, Board of Directors, NABA, Inc. Rubin Brown
Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting Young Professionals - How employers should consider generational diversity within their leadership teams
Pre-Con: AFWA Day
Don't miss Sunday, October 28, a full day dedicated to AFWA chapter and leadership development. Kicking off with the AFWA Annual Business Meeting, Bylaws Forum, and Chapter Leadership panels and round-tables.
Denim and Pearls 80th Anniversary Gala
The Foundation of AFWA will host AFWA's 80th Anniversary Denim and Pearls Gala on Monday, October 29 at Kansas City's Union Station. More details and ticket purchase will be available soon.
Referral Program for AFWA Members
Do you have a colleague in mind who would benefit from an AFWA membership? A co-worker who has asked for more information about AFWA? Or a guest who comes to events but hasn't yet joined? We know introducing women to AFWA can be difficult and sometimes it's hard to find the words to express the benefits of membership. We want to make it easier for you! AFWA has launched a new membership referral program. When you refer a contact to AFWA, a national volunteer will send a personalized message to that individual. When your referral joins AFWA, you receive a certificate for $10 off your membership renewal!
About AFWA
The mission of the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance is to enable women in accounting, financial, and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession. Founded in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance, members of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) and their companies benefit from resources that accelerate their professional growth. The industry has evolved enormously for women in the past 75 years, with our organization smartly and passionately evolving with it, ahead of the curve, so that all women in accounting and finance can excel.
Learn More Here!
Questions? Email our Membership Chair!
AFWA Buffalo Chapter News
What's Happening?
Do you know of an AFWA member with big news? If you would like to highlight a member, please let us know!
Would you like to be a Sponsor?
Contact us today to learn more!
Do you have an Accounting/Finance job to post?
Our AFWA Members now have the opportunity to post jobs on the AFWA website for free! These job postings stay posted for 3 months and they will reach the entire AFWA email list in the monthly e-Newsletters, in addition to, being posted on the website here for 3 months! To start, click here, and sign in with your username and password!
Not a member? That's ok! A non-member can post a job here for $50 for 3 months or you can become a member today!
AFWA National News
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - JOIN LEAP!
AFWA LEAP Advisory Council is now accepting applications from AFWA members 35 years old and under. LEAP provides a great opportunity for young professionals to get involved at a national level - and represent the voice of all emerging leaders in AFWA. Learn more
AFWA Discounts
AFWA partners with businesses and organizations to bring you added benefit to your AFWA membership through discounts on products and services. Check out the discounts here!
AFWA Chapter Coach Program
The role of chapter coach will provide our experienced AFWA members an easy way to connect and share their experiences. This program will also provide our Chapters with important mentoring and support at a local level that has been missing without Regional Directors. We are now seeking volunteer members to become Chapter Coaches! Learn more about Chapter Coaches
Women of Influence
Do you know of a Woman of Influence within AFWA’s membership? Our goal is to expand the Women of Influence community to include even more distinguished professional women. Download the application here.
Accounting MOVE Project
View the 2017 Accounting MOVE Project report to challenge your Firm to:
• build transparent career paths that enable women to address work-life conflicts and find solutions.
• adopt best practices from firms that are leading the way toward gender equity in accounting leadership.
• implement firm wide measurements for advancing women in all practice areas in order to remain competitive.
Webinars
As a benefit to your membership in AFWA, we offer free webinars to inspire you in your career and fast-pace your professional development. You can participate in any live webinar (most deliver 1 hour of CPE to live attendees) or you can view the webinar on demand at your convenience. Vsit the AFWA Events page to find out about upcoming webinars and events.
