Help Us Grow the Future of the Profession
The Pennsylvania CPA Foundation's mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in accounting and to provide educational, motivational, and financial support to those working to attain the CPA credential.
Through a combination of educational, motivational, and financial assistance programs, we endeavor to equip students with the necessary tools, resources, and encouragement to excel in their academic pursuits and professional endeavors. Our initiatives are designed to cultivate a diverse pipeline of talent within the accounting field, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the industry.
The Pennsylvania CPA Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with tax ID number 81-5449140. Contributions to the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation may be fully deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Learn more about our work
2022-2023 Annual Report
- 1,000 attendees at in-person events
- 66,000 visits to the Future CPAs section of the website
- 3,300+ total student members
- $186,000+ awarded in scholarships
- 1,000+ individual donors, 18 major donors, 31 corporate sponsors
- $280,000 raised!
The accounting profession is in a period of dramatic change. This transition presents many challenges but also offers immense opportunity. Learn more about the ways the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation is making a difference through advocacy efforts, scholarships, student events, and so much more.
Meet the 2023-2024 Pennsylvania CPA Foundation Board
Board Chair
Michael F. De Stefano
RKL LLP
Breana Ammon
Sisterson & Co. LLP
Pamela W. Baker
Barbacane Thornton & Company LLP
Cynthia Bergvall
Bee Bergvall & Co.
Barry Berkowitz
CBIZ MHM LLP
Sarah Bruton
Simon Lever
Paul Dougherty
EisnerAmper LLP
Jessica Evanko
King's College
Jeffrey K. Herr
Truist Wealth
Ryan Lafferty
Attolon Partners LLC
Matthew Melinson
Grant Thornton LLP
Marybeth C. Olree
Herbein + Company Inc.
Jacob Peng
Robert Morris University
Aaron Risden
Vision Benefits of America
