Who We Are

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the premier statewide resource for top-class continuing professional education programs, professional networking, business-friendly advocacy, thought leadership, and a full range of services for accounting professionals. PICPA’s programs and services are a springboard for growing camaraderie, confidence, and commitment in the world of accounting.

Founded in 1897, the PICPA is the second-oldest CPA organization in the United States. Membership includes practitioners in public accounting, industry, government, and education. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PICPA has a government relations office in Harrisburg and a western regional office in Pittsburgh. Affiliation with the PICPA represents commitment to the CPA profession, including adherence to the Code of Professional Conduct and to a stringent set of professional and technical standards.

The PICPA Promise

PICPA preserves the legacy and propels the integrity of the CPA profession. Belonging to PICPA, along with more than 20,000 members, you have the professional and personal support to refine skills, expand knowledge, connect with like-minded people, and achieve bigger and better things at every stage of your professional life.

PICPA Mission Statement

The mission of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants is to further the well-being of its members, while upholding the public interest by:

• Enhancing quality services founded on professional competence, integrity, and objectivity.
• Serving as an advocate for, and promoting the public image of, its members.
• Articulating positions on professional and public issues where the expertise of CPAs is relevant.

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PICPA Foundation for Education & Research Mission Statement

The mission of the PICPA Foundation for Education & Research is to provide a broad spectrum of high-quality educational programs that enhance the level of professional competence, integrity and objectivity.

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