Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance

RMAC Conference
2025-09-25 02:30 - 2025-09-26 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join Us to Celebrate our 40th Conference Anniversary!
We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Rocky Mountain Area Conference will once again offer both in-person and virtual experiences!
The Conference will take place at the Le Méridien, Denver Downtown, 1475 California Street, Denver, Colorado 80202.
Attendees can earn up to 16 hours of CPE through two full daystraining, featuring sessions on:
Accounting, Auditing, Technology, Management and Leadership, Finance, Taxation, Fraud, Law, Economics, Special Topics, and more.
The event will feature several engaging Keynote presentations.
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Foundation Board Meeting
2025-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Call
4th Wednesday of the month, 3pm EST
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AFWA Chapter Leaders Meeting
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Call
Monthly
4th Wednesday of the month, 12pm EST
Interested in helping on this committee? Sign up here!
If you a chapter leader and would like to be added to this monthly meeting, email us at afwa@afwa.org.

Foundation Communications Committee Meeting
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Call
Monthly
3rd Thursday of the month, 1pm EST
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Generative AI - CoPilot Workshop - VITRUAL hosted by Atlanta Chapter
2025-09-18 12:00 - 14:00
Learn the foundations of Generative AI, including tools like Copilot, with a focus on applications for Finance and Accounting Professionals.
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Generative AI refers to AI models that can create original content such as text, images, music, and code. These models are trained on vast datasets and use deep learning techniques to generate output based on user input.
Copilot, specifically, leverages generative AI to assist users by automating tasks, providing suggestions, and enhancing productivity. As part of Microsoft Office 365, Copilot is designed to work with and enhance other Microsoft 365 applications, such as, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Biography, Madinah S, Ali, President & CEO, SafePC Solutions
Madinah S. Ali is the President & Co-Founder of SafePC, www.safepcsolutionsusa.com. SafePC is a leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that focuses on application development, cloud computing, and IT security compliance as it relates to the NIST Framework and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Their areas of focus are solving some of the most challenging IT problems and creating solutions that improve a Return on Investment (ROI) for their clients. They also have created the SafePC EdTech division, providing IT training and Microsoft-related certifications to bridge the digital divide among women and minorities. Madinah received her Master of Applied Economics degree from Cornell University. She is a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Florida A&M University.

Just a few of her current projects and involvement in the global tech community:

Member of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord – which promotes a safer online world by fostering collaboration among global technology companies that are committed to protecting customers and users against malicious threats.
Serves on the Open-ended Working Group (OWEG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025 for the United Nations.
Serves on the Voices for Innovation (VFI) Advisory Task Force, a Microsoft-supported community of technology professionals and everyday Americans committed to advancing discussions about the most important technology policies.
Global Ambassador and member of the Global Council for Responsible AI.

Earn 2 hours of CPE Credit
12:00 Welcome & Housekeeping
12:05-1:50 Presentation
1:50-2:00 Wrap-up & upcoming events

Program Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Information Technology
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Program Prerequisites/Advance Preparation: Knowledge of Excel and basic Excel formulas. Note: this course is geared for accounting and finance professionals that have or plan to use Microsoft Office 365.

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The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/.

7 Time Management Strategies for Improved Productivity
2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:00
Virtual CPE event hosted by the DC Chapter along with other chapters.
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Learning Objectives and Program Content:
As accountants, we are great with numbers—but not always with time. This course offers seven simple,
brain-based time management strategies designed specifically for accounting professionals.
Taught by CPA and Certified Coach Dawn Goldberg, the session helps participants reduce overwhelm,
improve focus, and get more done in less time. Instead of surface-level tips, you’ll learn how to manage
your mind, set priorities that matter, and avoid common productivity traps.
Whether you struggle with procrastination, distractions, or calendar overload, this course will show you a
smarter way to work.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize how thought patterns like “I’m so busy” impact productivity
2. Identify hidden time-wasters through a simple time audit process
3. Understand the importance of writing everything down to reduce overwhelm
4. Prioritize tasks using brain-based decision strategies
5. Apply the concept of Parkinson’s Law to manage project timelines effectively
6. Practice focused work to reduce distractions and improve output
7. Reflect weekly to improve time decisions and build smarter habits
Speakers:
Dawn Goldberg, CPA, VP, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Capital Practice Consulting
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Recommended Field of Study: Personal Development
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credits: 1 credit hour
***Plan to come early for AFWA DC Chapter Social Connections from 6:30-6:50pm***
Speaker Bio:
Dawn Goldberg, a CPA in public accounting for over 35 years and has worked for some of the big firms like Deloitte & Touche and Ernst & Young. Not only is she an active CPA, but she is also a Professional Certified Coach for accountants and the CEO of The Smarter Accountant. She founded the coaching company to support accountants with their careers and their businesses. She is the author of “The Smarter Accountant” and host of The Smarter Accountant Podcast, helping accountants to learn what they’ve never been taught in any classroom, CPE seminar or webinar – how to stop underutilizing their brains. Her style of teaching is intelligent and informative, helping to break down complicated subjects into simple, actionable steps. She has provided numerous webinars for her Smarter Accountant community and has been a CPE presenter for mycpe.com, AFWA, and various companies worldwide. She has 4 adult children and currently resides in NY with her husband and 2 dogs.
4 areas of expertise:
● Professional development
● Personal growth
● Mindset
● Time management
Company Bio:
The Smarter Accountant
Website: https://thesmarteraccountant.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dawn.Goldberg.CPA
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-g-11366717b

Member Benefit CPE: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Navigating Your Accounting Career with Confidence
2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:00

Foundation Donor Development Committee Meeting
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Call
Monthly
3rd Monday of the month, 2pm EST
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Foundation Fundraising Committee
2025-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Call

AFWA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00

AFWA Membership Committee Meeting
2025-09-03 15:30 - 16:30
Monthly
Second Wednesday of the month, 3:30pm EST

AFWA Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:00
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month, 3pm EST

AFWA Chapter Relations Committee Meeting
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm EST

Holiday - Labor Day
2025-09-01

AFWA Money Committee Meeting
2025-08-28 15:00 - 16:00

AFWA Chapter Membership Committee Meeting
2025-08-27 14:00 - 15:00

AFWA Chapter President's Meeting
2025-08-20 15:00 - 16:00

Member Benefit CPE: Key Considerations for International Clients: An Extensive Guide
2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:00

AFWA Membership Committee Meeting
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00

AFWA Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-08-06 15:00 - 16:00

AFWA Chapter Relations Committee
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00

AFWA/Foundation Board of Directors Onboarding Training
2025-08-04 12:00 - 13:00

National Humanitarian Day
2025-08-04

National Sisters Day / National Friendship Day
2025-08-03

Programming Committee Meeting
2025-07-25 12:00 - 13:00

Money Committee Meeting
2025-07-24 15:00 - 16:00

Chapter Membership Chair Meeting
2025-07-23 14:00 - 15:00

AFWA Partner CPE Education
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
More details click here!

Foundation Fundraising Committee Meeting
2025-07-21 14:00 - 15:00
