Networking is the best way to meet other accounting professionals. Professional associations serving accounting professionals, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and state CPA societies, offer a calendar full of holiday events where accounting professionals can meet others from the profession. Other groups, including accounting associations for specific specialties, such as the American Accounting Association (AAA), Association of Government Accountants (AGA), and the National Association of Small Business Accountants (NASBA), as well as local Chambers of Commerce, and business organizations, can also provide opportunities. AccountingWEB reader Brenda Richter advises "Always be sure to follow up any networking contact with direct mail providing more information about your services. Another way to meet CPAs is to sponsor a CPE event."

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