2026 ABWA Scholarships
Application Period OPEN Until 9/20/26
2026 ABWA Professional
Women's Kickoff Event Sept 12, 2026
6th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Nov 7, 2026
2026 CalCPA Sponsorship Opportunity

Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum - May 7-8, 2026

CalCPA and ABWA promote
Women’s Leadership
Via Scholarships

The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) and The Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA)are looking for firms interested in supporting students and early career women to attend this leadership event.

Sponsorship amount is $2,500 per student.
Due: April 10, 2026

Our mission is to empower early-career ABWA Members and aspiring CPAs to forge meaningful professional connections, be inspired, and advance their education by participating in CalCPA’s Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum, (May 7–8, 2026, in Huntington Beach, CA).

This initiative provides access to leadership strategies and networking opportunities for diverse students pursuing a career in accounting. Scholarships, valued at $2,500 per recipient, will cover event registration, hotel accommodations, and stipends for travel and meals.

Sponsorships for the Empowerment Grant
will be open until April 10, 2026.

SPONSOR BENEFITS

    • Meet & Greet: Enjoy a hosted brunch with grant recipients on the morning of the Women’s Leadership Forum.
    • Visibility: Gain recognition as a scholarship sponsor in event marketing materials and CalCPA’s social media and in a full page feature in the spring edition of CalCPA’s California CPA Content Hub or magazine, celebrating scholarship recipients and sponsoring firms.
    • On-Stage Acknowledgment: A firm representative will be recognized on stage at Elevate.
    • Discounted Access: Enjoy a 10% discount on firm registrations for Elevate.

Sponsorships are due by April 10, 2026

Sponsorship:

If you would like to become a sponsor through the CalCPA and ABWA Empowerment Grant for WLF please visit this link:

CalCPA & ABWA Empowerment Grant

Venue & Ticket Information

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For event details or to buy tickets please visit the CalCPA website:

CalCPA Event Page

Venue:
AMESWELL HOTEL
21080 CA-1, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
Date: May 7-8, 2026

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