Since that small beginning, IAPP has grown and become a resounding success. The annual Forum, which is still the backbone of the organization, has grown from just a few attendees to virtually every Fortune 500 company in the United States. The convention now plays host to nearly 2,000 A/P professionals each year for the 4-day event, and the speakers, workshops, and information exchange just keep getting "better and better!"

In 2001, the IAPP began a program to designate "Certified Accounts Payable Professional", or CAPP. This professional certification requires the designee to meet stringent professional and educational requirements. They must pass a lengthy certification test. And they must meet continuing education requirements. The designation "CAPP" is proudly born professionally by qualified IAPP members.

The Oregon chapter of IAPP, open to members in Southwest Washington and throughout Oregon, is the local arm of the national organization. We share networking and learning opportunities, and hold chapter meetings once a quarter. We try to provide our members with valuable information at each of our meetings and throw in a little fun also! Our member meetings are held at local companies in the region and play host to a varying attendance of 50 to 110 members. Check the "Meeting Agendas" page for upcoming events!

Our Oregon IAPP Web is particularly rich in presenting detailed recaps of prior meeting presentations. Go to the "Presentations" tab and take a look!

And speaking of "Taking a Look!" move on to the various meeting recaps of prior meetings. Chances are, if you visited us, we have your picture on file! (There's no escape now!). Check out the "Meeting Minutes" tab!

Need to chat with your fellow A/P professionals in the area? Contact them via Email right from this web site. Go to the "Directory" tab! (No soliciations please - just honest networking questions among A/P professionals!)

You are cordially invited to attend our next meeting, whether you are a member of the National IAPP, an A/P or related-area professional who is curious about what we have to offer, or a vendor who may be interested in meeting our members or may have something to offer us in a future presentation.

Your local chapter is committed to making the Oregon IAPP into a viable and valuable organization. Please join us each quarter, N E T W O R K and C O N T R I B U T E !