Young & Emerging Professionals (YEP) State Committee
Mission: The YEP State Committee cultivates a thriving community and delivers meaningful resources for young and emerging professionals across California. We champion the modern accountant—guiding the next generation through discovery, connection, and opportunity within the accounting profession and beyond.
Committee overview
The YEP State Committee is led by four voting officers: Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary, and Immediate Past Chair. Each serving a two-year term.
Committee membership includes students, young and emerging professionals (YEPs), and members at large who bring diverse perspectives and energy to the profession’s future.
The committee meets three times per fiscal year:
June (Virtual meeting)
Summer (In-person meeting) — held in conjunction with the Members Club Summit
Winter (In-person meeting) — held in Sacramento with Council and CPA Day at the Capitol
Hybrid options are available for in-person meetings to encourage broader participation.
The committee may also establish short-term task forces or working groups to address specific initiatives or projects throughout the year.
Purpose
The YEP State Committee plays a vital role in shaping the future of the accounting profession by:
Building community: Fostering a supportive environment where young professionals can connect, collaborate, and grow together.
Providing resources: Delivering tools, education, and career development opportunities that empower emerging professionals to thrive.
Embracing innovation: Staying current with technology and forward-thinking practices that define the modern accountant.
Inspiring the next generation: Encouraging students and early-career professionals to discover the breadth and impact of accounting careers.
Why it matters
By focusing on connection, innovation, and professional growth, the YEP State Committee ensures that CalCPA and the profession remain relevant, adaptable, and forward-looking. Together, we’re building a community that celebrates the next generation of leaders—keeping the pipeline strong and the profession vibrant.
Who we’re looking for
A CalCPA Young & Emerging Professional (YEP) is more than early in their career—they’re curious, ambitious, and eager to make an impact. YEP Committee members lean into leadership, share ideas, and help shape the future of accounting in California.
Ideal members are:
CalCPA members in good standing
Passionate about the YEP mission and professional development
Committed to attending at least one in-person and one virtual meeting per year
Responsive to communication and engaged in committee work
Supportive of CalCPA’s strategic direction and open to evolving models of engagement
Collaborative and community-minded
Active in promoting YEP events and contributing content or ideas for YEP resources
Join the movement
If you’re ready to connect with peers, amplify your voice, and help define what’s next for the profession—the YEP State Committee is where it starts.
2024-26 Officers
Chair: Megan Stambaugh
Vice-chair: Ramon Rivera
Secretary: Martin Campos
Staff liaison: Collin Stephens
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