OUTGOING PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE IF THERE IS ONE THING I’VE BEEN REMINDED OF TIME AND time again in this role, it’s that this profession shows up. You show up for your clients. You show up for your communities. And, importantly, you show up for each other. As we begin a new membership year, that spirit is worth recognizing. Dues notices have been sent, and if you have not already renewed, I encourage you to do so—not just as a transaction, but as a continued investment in a profession that is stronger because of your involvement. Before anything else, it is worth pausing on one important point: there is real strength in numbers. The more members who are engaged, the stronger our collective voice becomes and the greater impact we can have on the future of accounting. You saw that firsthand this year. Because of your membership and support, our advocacy efforts gained real traction. The CPA pathway legislation moved swiftly through the legislative process without opposition—a reflection of the strength and credibility of a unified profession. Even for those who weren’t directly engaged in that specific effort, your continued membership made this success possible. It is that collective support that gives our profession a strong, trusted voice when decisions are being made that affect your career and the future of accounting. At the same time, you helped strengthen the pipeline in meaningful and lasting ways. Through the work of the Society’s Accounting Careers Committee, we reached hundreds of high school students—introducing them to opportunities they may not have otherwise considered. Through the Foundation, we expanded our Pipeline Scholarship Program, welcomed new donors, and are extending support to students at community colleges across Nebraska. These are not small wins. They are critical steps in addressing one of the biggest opportunities facing our profession. That kind of impact does not happen by accident. It happens because members like you choose to stay involved. Your membership also supported the programs and connections you rely on every day. From expanded learning opportunities— including additional AI-focused programming and our new Demo Days series—to valuable partnerships through our Member Benefits Program, to the peer-to-peer relationships built through conference roundtables and leadership opportunities, you are part of a community that is actively evolving with you. And behind the scenes, your support is helping us invest in technology and strengthen regional collaboration—so we can deliver more value, stay responsive to change, and continue moving the profession forward. This is what your membership makes possible. A Final Reflection: STRENGTH IN MEMBERSHIP, STRENGTH IN PURPOSE BY JONI SUNDQUIST, NEBRASKA SOCIETY OF CPAs 10 Nebraska CPA
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