What is the JNC?


The Joint National Conference is a joint educational offering of the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) and the American Woman’s Society of CPAs (AWSCPA) to provide a program that offers a myriad of opportunities to help professionals meet their continued education goals as well as an opportunity to network with other women of similar backgrounds.

Who should attend?

If you are . . .

  • Responsible for monitoring developments in accounting and taxation.
  • Responsible for the quality and profitability of your company or firm.
  • Supervising and/or training accounting and finance staff.
  • Interested in developing a network of outstanding professionals.
  • Ready to promote your company or product in today’s marketplace.
  • A beginner or veteran, with or without a degree, in private or public accounting, financial or academia.

What will you learn at the Joint National Conference?

  • The latest technical developments in accounting, auditing, tax, management, leadership, government and industry, including E-commerce, and budgeting, the Revised Texas Franchise (Margin) Tax, and accounting software applications.
  • Motivational strategies that work.
  • Methods for effective management of people and the marketplace.
  • Effective means of identifying and responding to economic problems.
  • Valuable leadership techniques.
  • Means for achieving effective communication.
  • Professional contacts in a variety of industries.

The JNC is hosted by the ASWA and the AWSCPA . . .

Formed in 1938, the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is the first professional association dedicated to supporting all women in the accounting profession and allied fields. Our mission is to enable our members to achieve their personal, professional and economic goals, while contributing to the future development of the profession. ASWA boasts 4,000 national members, over 1,500 of whom are CPA’s – making it the premier association for women in accounting and all related fields.

The Society provides regional and national CPE-accredited educational programs for its members and the profession through its meetings, workshops and conferences. In addition, ASWA acts as a resource to the profession through its various print and electronic publications and communications. We have an active voice in policy issues furthering women’s causes and initiatives. And we act as mentors and leaders to women starting in or re-entering the accounting profession.

ASWA is proud to recognize Accountemps and Robert Half Finance & Accounting as our Honorary Trustee - Visionary Partner.

Check out the ASWA Web site at www.aswa.org or call the ASWA Headquarters at (703) 506-3265.

The American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA) is a national organization founded in 1933 dedicated to serving all women CPAs. The AWSCPA provides a supportive environment and valuable resources for members to achieve their personal and professional goals through various opportunities including leadership, networking and education.

As the only resource exclusively for women CPAs and those aspiring to become certified, the Society provides information as well as scholarships to those in the profession.  The Society is a leader in addressing concerns such as gender equity, the glass ceiling, and work and family issues.  AWSCPA members work in all segments of the accounting and financial profession, from individual practitioners to professionals in industry, academia, and government, as well as partners in all of the largest firms. 

AWSCPA is proud to partner with MassMutual Financial Group, Microsoft, and Becker CPA Review, to increase professional awareness.

Check out the AWSCPA Web site at www.awscpa.org or call AWSCPA’s National Office at (800) AWSCPA1.

For information on ASWA membership, please contact ASWA headquarters at (703) 506-3265 or aswa@aswa.org.  Membership information is also available on ASWA’s Web site – www.aswa.org.  For information on AWSCPA membership, please contact AWSCPA headquarters at (800) AWSCPA1 (297-2721) or info@awscpa.org.  Membership information is also available on AWSCPA’s Web site – www.awscpa.org.