CalCPA Connect

CalCPA

About this app

CalCPA Connect is the official professional network and events app for members of the California Society of CPAs. Discover events, join member communities, grow your professional network, and access a dedicated companion experience for CalCPA conferences — all in one place.

DISCOVER & ATTEND EVENTS

• Browse CPA events — in-person, virtual, and hybrid
• Explore events near you based on your city and interests
• Register for events, join waitlists, and receive updates when spots become available
• Add events to your device calendar
• Check in at the door with your QR ticket
• Join event conversations and share event photos

JOIN MEMBER COMMUNITIES

• Join communities built around professional interests, committees, and member groups
• Post updates with photos, react, and comment in the community feed
• Chat in real-time discussion channels, including committee-only channels
• Stay current with pinned posts and community lead announcements
• RSVP to community-hosted events

BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

• Create a profile with your title, company, bio, and professional links
• Discover and connect with fellow CalCPA members
• Share whether you are open to mentoring

CALCPA CONFERENCES

Registered attendees can access a dedicated in-app conference experience when available:

• Full agenda and session details
• Personalized My Schedule
• Speaker profiles and bios
• Attendee directory and networking features
• Group chats and direct messages
• Real-time announcements
• Interactive venue map
• Session check-in by QR code
• Downloadable conference resources

STAY IN THE LOOP

Opt in to notifications for event reminders, registration confirmations, waitlist updates, chat replies and mentions, community announcements, and conference updates.

SAFETY & RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY

CalCPA Connect is built for professional, respectful interaction. Members can report inappropriate content, block other users, and manage their own posts and messages. Community leads, event hosts, and CalCPA staff have moderation tools to help maintain a trusted professional environment.

CalCPA Connect is free for approved CalCPA members and friends. Sign in with your account to get started.

What’s new

- A redesigned Discover page that remembers your home city.
- Event addresses stay private until you're registered — you'll see the city and
state while browsing, and the full venue once you have a seat.
- A refreshed Settings screen with a simpler theme picker.
- Request-to-join events, where the CalCPA team reviews registrations.