MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
AFWA provides professional affiliation with a network of successful, motivated, and influential professionals who understand the unique position of being a woman in the industry and who, together, contribute to the future development of their profession. Beyond this prestigious status, AFWA members enjoy a variety of benefits provided by the national organization, local Chapters, and our partners. Click here for the Member Portal Login
- Top Notch Professional Development (Over $250 in savings a year)
- 24/7 access to all AFWA has to offer through our Mobile App and Members Only Section
- Leadership Development and Training Opportunities
- Scholarships for AFWA Members pursuing advanced education
- Discounted registration to AFWA events and conferences(CAL & WWC)
- Access to Discussion Boards for Members Only
- Community Involvement
- Networking Opportunities
- Business listing in AFWA’s Find A Pro Directory
- Chapter involvement on a local level
- Discounts on products and services from AFWA partners
- Career Center and Job Board
- Social media
Networking: AFWA prides itself on how our networking opportunities help our members advance their career. Through national and local chapter events, our members are provided with the opportunity to Connect.Advance.Lead.
Young Professionals and Students: With over 53% of all new members under the age of 35, AFWA is the place for young professionals and students to enhance their career opportunities and network with seasoned professionals that will help them advance their career. Special discounts are provided to our young professionals and Students.
National Membership Directory: Access to an online directory of AFWA Members, including accounting and finance professionals from across the country.
Find A Pro Listing: Increase your business with a listing in our Find A Pro directory. Each member receives a free listing and can upgrade to an enhanced listing. The public use our directory to find accounting and finance professionals and by being a member of AFWA, you can increase your business.
Conferences & Events: AFWA hosts a number of conferences throughout the year, including various spring conferences and seminars hosted by local chapters, and National Conference held in the fall. In addition to networking and leadership development, these conferences offer CPE credit for attendees (up to 24 hours at the National conference!). AFWA members can attend all conferences at a discounted rate.
Social Networks: AFWA Members connect on a variety of platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Members also have access to an exclusive LinkedIn Online Member Exchange to share ideas and seek support.
Access to Member-Only Site: Our member site offers resources and materials to help AFWA members develop their local chapters and make the most of their membership experience.
Publications: Your AFWA membership includes a subscription to weekly, monthly, and quarterly AFWA publications.
CPE Events: AFWA National and AFWA Chapters across the country host a number of CPE events, many on a monthly calendar. Each member can earn 12 free CPE credit hours with membership. Members also earn their education hours along with the benefit of connecting with a local network. >> Visit the AFWA events calendar
Scholarship: Between July 2019 and June 2020, The Foundation of AFWA awarded over $15,000 in cash scholarships, review courses, and certification awards, to benefit those working to advance their education in accounting and finance. Many of these scholarships were awarded exclusively to AFWA Members. >> Learn more about Foundation of AFWA Scholarships
Career Center: The AFWA Career Center provides helpful career resources, and connects employers with professionals like you. >> Visit the AFWA Career Center
Volunteering: AFWA is proud to build leaders. We encourage all members to volunteer with their local Chapters, and to consider advancement to a National Volunteer roll. AFWA offers National Committees, Chapter Advocates, Foundation Board, and National Board positions.
Along with our Corporate Partners and Alliance and Affinity Partners, AFWA offers numerous discounts on products, services, and memberships, exclusively to our members.
Education: AFWA is your resource for all your CPE needs. 12 free CPE credits are included with your membership. Our partners such as Surgent, The Sales Seed, Wolters Kluwer and David Novak Leadership provide discounts to AFWA members. Columbia Southern University: 10% discount on tuition
Leadership Training: In partnership with David Novak Leadership, AFWA provides comprehensive leadership training to empower Women and help our members advance their careers. Through involvement with AFWA National and our Local Chapters, members can enhance their leadership skills.
Young Professionals and Students: With over 53% of all new members under the age of 35, AFWA is the place for young professionals and students to enhance their career opportunities and network with seasoned professionals that will help them advance their career. Special discounts are provided to our young professionals and Students.
Review Courses: Wiley CPAexcel offers a 10% discount on CPA review courses for AFWA Members, and a 20% discount for Student Members
Reference Books:
- CCH offers 25% off all CCH Publications year round with special promotions at various times throughout the year
- AFWA members save between 5-25% off Thomson Reuters Quickfinder Handbooks
Payroll/HR Services: ADP offers the following member benefits: Saving your clients money, access to dedicated service team, and opportunities to earn new revenue. www.adp.com/afwa
Association Memberships: Earn discounts on memberships to other industry organizations such as ALPFA and IMA.
>> Log into the AFWA Member Site to access discount codes and links
Relationships Worth Counting On
60+ local chapters across the country and an even greater network of virtual members
- Community on all the major social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- A National Conference brings together hundreds of accounting and finance professionals from across the country each fall
- A membership directory connecting you to everyone you’ve met – and hope to meet – through AFWA
Investment In Your Potential
286.5 hours of CPE offered in 2019 through local Chapter events, national webinars, and the AFWA Women Who Count National Conference
- National webinar series includes interviews with accounting and finance professionals, personal development through the Savvy Series, and membership discussions on Chapter growth and development
Corporate partners such as Wiley CPAexcel offer resources and discounts to AFWA members
- Scholarships offered to AFWA members pursuing CPA and other credentials
- Volunteer roles at local and national levels build leadership skills and develop confidence
Stories
AFWA has allowed me to learn leadership skills, improve team interaction, and over all develop great friendships that have helped me thoughout my career. I got my first job in public accounting through my AFWA connections!
AFWA has given me a wonderful network of professional women who all encourage and inspire me.
I love being with all of the women from AFWA. The learning and education, but also the camaraderie that each of us gives to another. We can offer a lot of support to each other. As a business owner, I don’t feel so alone and I can actually talk with someone about what I do and they actually get it.