Proceeds from the Auction are used to assist various efforts of the CPT, including the Student Center for the Public Trust, Ethics Network and Being a Difference Award programs. > Now Accepting Donations for the 2012 Auction! Learn More. Started in 2010, the annual Auction is a primary fundraiser for the CPT. The Auction takes place in conjunction with the NASBA Annual Meeting, allowing state board members from across the country to participate in this lively event.