A&A Resources Guide 2024

A&A Resource Guide

Your Guide to CPAmerica Accounting and Auditing Programs and Services

A&A Learning & Development

The annual A&A Conference is a flagship event for CPAmerica accounting and auditing professionals, bringing together members from across the United States for networking, member sharing, learning and more. The annual A&A Webinar Series features nationally-recognized subject matter experts presenting on timely and relevant accounting- and auditing-related topics.

2024 A&A Conference

July 16-19 | Meritage Resort & Spa | Napa, California

2025 A&A Conference

July 15-18 | Washington Marriott Georgetown | Washington, D.C.

2024 A&A Webinar Series

Lease Accounting Mastery: ASC 842 Fundamentals, Revisions, and GASB 87/96 Overview (May 9) | Don’t Be Squeamish About the New SQMS - Get Ready (May 23) | Group Audits: Who is Responsible for What? (June 6) | Current Trends in Fraud and Internal Control (June 20) | Understanding ITGC and SOC Reports to Plan Efficient Financial Audits (August 8) | 2024 Current Issues in Accounting and Financial Reporting (October 10) | SAS 145 Implementation (October 24) | Government and Nonprofit A&A Update (November 14)

View and register for all webinars on the CPE & Training Center at www.cpamerica.org

Key Resources

Connecting with CPAmerica

Want to let other member firms know about the exciting happenings at your firm? The monthy CPAmerica Advantage Newsletter is a great opportunity to share your firm news!

In addition to the CPAmerica Advantage, we stay connected with our members through the Advantage Point and Top 5 e-newsletters, and social media channels, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (X). Be sure to subscribe to the e-newsletters and follow CPAmerica’s social channels for the most up-to-date information.

Center of Excellence (COE)

You truly start to leverage the power of your peers when you utilize the online resources available through the Center of Excellence A&A Community, and when you get involved in the A&A Executive or Advisory Committee. The A&A Community within the COE houses your discussion forum where members can ask questions, provide expertise and share resources.

To get involved with A&A Committees, please contact Sophy Mott at

To subscribe to the CPAmerica e-newsletters, please contact

CPAmerica Contacts

Art Winstead, CPA | Director of A&A

As the Director of A&A for CPAmerica, Art assists with the COE discussion forum, provides ongoing analysis on various standards updates, and is an inestimable resource for member suggestions or requests for A&A services. Art has more than 45 years of experience with DMJPS PLLC, where he is now a Partner and Senior Consultant, after retiring as general services Partner in 2021. He serves as team captain and team member for on-site peer reviews and off-site engagement reviews throughout the country and North Carolina. Art is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Forensic (CFF), and holds the designation of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He has served a three-year term on the AICPA Auditing Standards Board, in addition to serving 12 years on the North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners (NCBOE). A consulting and testifying expert witness on accounting, auditing, and financial matters, Art’s clients have included state and federal government agencies and major law firms.

Contact Art Winstead at art.winstead@dmjps.com or (336) 553-2304

Sophy Mott | Senior Member Services Manager

Sophy supports the association’s membership A&A resources by overseeing discussion forums, coordinating member sharing calls and webinars, and supporting the committee in planning the annual A&A Conference.

Contact Sophy Mott at smott@cpamerica.org or (325) 727-4138

Preferred Providers & Consultants

CPAmerica has established relationships with a number of vetted Preferred Providers and consultants, offering members expertise in a wide range of areas that impact the CPA firm.

Preferred Providers with A&A Services