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Government & Not-For-Profit

Guided by a member leadership council of your peers, MOCPA’s Government and Not-For-Profit Community includes exciting ways to connect, learn and grow as a CPA. Explore all of the programs, initiatives and resources we offer that are focused on you and your organization.

DEDICATED COMMUNITY NETWORKING AND PROGRAMS
Build and maintain your peer network by getting active in MOCPA’s Government and Not-For-Profit initiatives. Getting to know other members in a collaborative environment will help power your personal career journey, your organization, and the broader profession in Missouri. Click on each link below to learn more and to realize the full value of your membership!

  • Online Connect Community—Get to know your peers in government and not-for-profits across Missouri, while sharing best practices and learning from each other’s challenges.
  • Customizable Member Profile—Explore your personalized resources and offerings.
  • Networking Roundtables—Engage in guided conversations on pressing topics, expand your contacts, and meet professionals in related organizations.
  • Online College Recruiting Fair—Recruit new talent at job fairs exclusively for corporate accounting and finance, government and NFP organizations. 
  • Community Badge—Collect and proudly display your MOCPA Government and Not-For-Profit Community Badge with branded logo.

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 in a variety of formats. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us, and we will help! To get started:

  • Learn with unique and curated programs for Government and NFP entities, including conferences focused specifically on Governmental Accounting, School Audit, and Not-For-Profit.
  • Access numerous specialty courses that address government and NFP issues.
  • Enjoy 20+ complimentary MOCPA designated CPE courses throughout the year.
  • Earn additional professional credentials.

GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY 
MOCPA is protecting your profession with:

  • Continual monitoring of legislation that impacts you and your business;
  • Proactive legislative and regulatory lobbying efforts to protect your interests; and
  • Opportunities to interact one-on-one with legislators through Keyperson communications and Capitol visits.

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

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

  • MOCPA.org—your source for profession news and connectivity; 
  • Biweekly newsletter for members in corporate accounting, government and not-for-profit entities.
  • The ASSET bimonthly 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 company; and
  • Knowledge Hub that aggregates currents news geared to you!

Click here to access all of these publications!

2024-2025 GOVERNMENT & NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Government and Not-For-Profit Community Leadership Council members advocate for CPAs and their organizations by developing MOCPA programs and resources specifically targeted to members of this community. 

Meet the members of the 2024-2025 Government and NFP Community Leadership Council.

Josh Ayers, CPA
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
CFO
St. Louis
Gary Mudd, CPA
Doorways Housing
CFO
St. Louis
Ted Fugitt, CPA
Missouri State Auditor’s Office
Assistant Director of Audits
Jefferson City
Ryan Rapp, CPA
University of Missouri System
CFO
Columbia
Molly Johnson, CPA
Independence School District
CFO
Kansas City
Laura Wilson, CPA
Religion News Foundation
Finance Director
Columbia
Brenda Morris, CPA
Missouri Department of Transportation
CFO
Jefferson City