Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance

Women Who Count Conference
2025-10-21 00:30 - 2025-10-26 04:00 (America/New_York)
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DATES – October 21-26, 2025
VENUE – Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West
ADDRESS – 860 N. Riverview, Mesa, AZ 85201

AFWA Chapter Leaders Meeting
2025-10-22 09:00 - 10:00
In-person meeting at Women Who Count National Conference.
Refer to the conference agenda for more details.

AFWA Chapter Relations Committee Meeting
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm EST

AFWA Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:00
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month, 3pm EST

Member Benefit CPE: Medicare Made Simple – Navigating Medicare with Confidence
2025-11-12 08:00 - 17:00
Date: Tuesday, November 18th
Time: 2p-3p EST
Cost: Free for AFWA members, $50 for guests
Session Title: Medicare Made Simple – Navigating Medicare with Confidence
Session Speaker: Kristen Druger
Company: Portalis Insurance Services
1 CPE /Specialized Knowledge /Basic
Move information here.

Expert Edge Series - Generative AI, CoPilot, with the focus on how to utilize CoPilot with Microsoft Excel (Part 1 of 4)
2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00
More information and registration at this link.

AFWA Membership Committee Meeting
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
Monthly
2nd Wednesday of the month, 2pm EST

Expert Edge Series - Generative AI, CoPilot, with the focus on how to utilize CoPilot with Microsoft Excel (Part 2 of 4)
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00

AFWA Chapter Leaders Meeting
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00
Monthly – Second Wednesday of the month, 3:30pm EST

Expert Edge Series – Generative AI, CoPilot, with the focus on how to utilize CoPilot with Microsoft (Part 3 of 4)
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00

Expert Edge Series – Generative AI, CoPilot, with the focus on how to utilize CoPilot with Microsoft (Part 4 of 4)
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00

Seattle-Bellevue Chapter Virtual CPE - What Everyone Should Know About Social Security
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Call
What Everyone Should Know About Social Security
Kirk Larson, Public Affairs Representative
Social Security Administration
1.5 CPE
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Location Details:
Online via Zoom Conference. We will email the Zoom link after registration closes.
Click to register
Time:
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Pacific

Event Details:
Social Security represents one of the most significant sources of retirement income for millions of Americans, yet navigating its complex rules and optimization strategies remains challenging for many. This comprehensive presentation equips CPAs with knowledge to help your clients to navigate critical Social Security decisions that can impact their financial security for decades.
Topics covered:

When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits?
How does early retirement affect your benefits?
Do you qualify for disability, survivors, and spouse benefits?
How do you get the most from your benefit?
What is the future of Social Security?
When should you file for Medicare?

Speaker Bio:
Kirk Larson is the Washington State Public Affairs Representative for the Social Security Administration. He has worked with the agency for over 30 years in both technical and supervisory roles. Kirk has presented Social Security information in both the Seattle and San Francisco regions. He has had several articles published and appeared on TV and radio shows to discuss Social Security topics.
Cost:
Members – $12
Non-members – $23
Students – Free
Please note that your cost includes the new WA sales tax on live presentations.
Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Click to register
Please email arrangements@seattleafwa.org if you have any questions.

New Year's Day
2026-01-01

AFWA Marketing Committee Meeting
2026-01-06 08:00 - 17:00
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month, 3pm EST
Sign up to volunteer for this committee here: https://www.afwa.org/volunteer/

AFWA Chapter Relations Committee Meeting
2026-01-07 11:00 - 12:00
Monthly
First Wednesday of the month, 11am-12pm EST
Sign up to volunteer on this committee here: https://www.afwa.org/volunteer/

Expert Edge Education Series - IRS Part 1 of 4
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00

AFWA Membership Committee Meeting
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00
Monthly
2nd Wednesday of the month, 2pm EST
Volunteer for this committee here: https://www.afwa.org/volunteer/

AFWA/Foundation Operations Committee
2026-01-15 15:30 - 16:30

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19

Foundation Board Meeting
2026-01-21 15:00 - 16:00

AFWA Growth & Sustainability Committee
2026-01-22 15:30 - 16:30

Federal tax update with IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison - Philadelphia Chapter
2026-01-26 17:30 - 19:30
More information here.

Expert Edge Series - IRS Part 2 of 4
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00

AFWA Chapter Leaders Meeting
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
Email us at afwanational@afwa.org to be added to this monthly meeting for chapter leaders

Expert Edge Series - IRS Part 3 of 4
2026-02-03 13:00

Virtual Chapter - Government Contracting for Small Business - Education Event
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00
The Virtual Chapter is pleased to welcome Leslie Miller, a trusted expert in government contracting, for a timely and highly practical webinar designed specifically for small business owners and advisors. This session cuts through the noise to focus on what actually matters: where opportunities exist, what’s changed, and how to avoid the costly missteps that keep businesses from qualifying or winning work.
Known for an engaging, straightforward presentation style, Leslie translates complex regulations into clear, actionable insights you can apply immediately.
Leslie Miller, Government Contracting Counselor, presents Components of Government Contracting: MARKET RESEARCH, REGISTER on appropriate procurement portals & sites, RESPOND to solicitations, RECEIVE a contract, and HOW to get paid.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Small business owners are curious about selling to local, state or federal government agencies. This high-level overview is an essential first step to understanding how the process works, how to determine if government contracting is a fit for their company and possible next steps.
1 CPE / Business Management & Organization / Basic
AFWA Members: $0, Guests: $50
SPEAKER BIO:
Leslie Miller has over 50 years of experience in small business, public speaking, and professional training, with a current focus on counseling clients in government contracting. She began her career in retail and wholesale as an accountant and office manager, then advanced into nonprofit leadership as a financial analyst, grants coordinator, and director of operations. Leslie also spent many years as a college lecturer, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and information systems. She has developed numerous training events for businesses pursuing government contracts and holds a Master of Arts degree in Computer Education.

B-I-N-G-O NIGHT - Foundation Fundraiser
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST)
B-I-N-G-O is the name of the game! Are you ready to play and win? The Foundation of AFWA has organized an evening of fun and games just for you. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with peers without the pressure of a formal meeting structure—it’s all about fun and camaraderie. And of course, the night gets even better with chances to win prizes!
Make it a Chapter Event or grab your Galentine’s and make it a Galentine Event.
Let’s have some fun!!

Registration Options:
· Silver Registration ($30 donation)
· Includes 4 bingo games. The winner of each game receives a $50 Amazon gift card.
· Gold Registration ($50 donation)
· Includes 4 bingo games plus one entry into a $100 Amazon e-gift card raffle.

Event Schedule:
· 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET): Networking and game instructions
· 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (ET): Bingo games
· 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM (ET): Optional networking

We look forward to seeing you there!

Through stewardship, The Foundation promotes and advances women in accounting and finance by cultivating relationships, securing contributions, and providing scholarships for education and career development.
Thank you for supporting the Foundation of AFWA 💙
— The Foundation Team

Valentine's Day
2026-02-14

Expert Edge Series - IRS Part 4 of 4
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00

AFWA Des Moines Chapter - FREE CPE Zoom with the FBI—Cybersecurity Strategies
2026-02-17 12:30 - 14:00
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2026 11:30am-1:00pm
ZOOM CPE MEETING (link will be sent closer to meeting)
SPEAKER DETAILS:
SPEAKER: Dean Neubauer, FBI Special Agent
SESSION TITLE: Cyber Threats Awareness and Mitigation
SESSION DESCRIPTION:
A briefing / discussion that will cover the major types of Cyber threats faced by businesses and individuals including Business Email Compromise (BEC), Ransomware, Confidence Fraud, and cyber extortion. Also included will be ‘best practice’ mitigation strategies and controls which help prevent victimization.
RSVP Online: Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, enhance your communication skills, and earn essential CPE credit.

Register now!

Field of Study: Information Technology
Program Level: Basic / 1CPE
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Speaker BIO:
Dean Neubauer is a Special Agent with the FBI Omaha field office. SA Neubauer is stationed in Des Moines, Iowa where he works on Cyber crime investigations. Prior to joining the FBI in 2020, SA Neubauer worked for 10 years in the Information Technology sector in roles ranging from Help Desk, Implementation Consulting, and Information Security Engineering.
Email: dneubauer@fbi.gov
Website https://fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/omaha
