CalCPA Works to Improve Financial Literacy of California Residents

A skilled accounting professional based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Beata Szkop currently works as a Senior Accountant at irisnote, Inc., in Redwood City, California. Active in her field, Beata Szkop holds memberships with various professional organizations, including the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA).

With a current membership of 40,000 accounting professionals, CalCPA leverages the financial expertise of its members to assist those in need. In fact, CalCPA operates a number of community outreach programs aimed at helping individuals improve their financial understanding.

In addition to programs designed for students, CalCPA offers assistance to adults through its Dollars & Sense program. Consisting of workshops led by certified public accountants, Dollars & Sense strives to improve the financial literacy of adult residents of California.

The workshops, which are hosted by schools, businesses, and community groups, provide a range of money management tips and offer investment, savings, and tax advice. Each workshop also includes a question and answer session, during which attendees can seek guidance concerning their own specific financial needs.