Membership Categories & Rates
Invest in yourself: CPAs invest hours in finance, and tax activities that keep the business world turning. Membership is open to both CPAs and non-CPAs in the profession, as well as college students majoring in accounting. Isn’t it about time you made an investment in yourself? Join PICPA at one of the following membership levels.
Membership Categories
Membership for CPAs
Active Members: Any individual who is a certified public accountant of Pennsylvania or any other state or political subdivision of the United States, or the equivalent thereof of a foreign country or its political subdivision.
Active Educator: Any individual who is a certified public accountant of Pennsylvania or any other state or political subdivision of the United States, or the equivalent thereof of a foreign country or its political subdivision, and is engaged in accounting education on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university.
Nonresident Members: Any individual who is a certified public accountant of Pennsylvania who neither resides nor is employed in Pennsylvania.
Membership for Non-CPAs
Accounting Affiliate: Any individual who has graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting (or a related field). Eligibility is limited to five years after graduation. Learn more about Accounting Affiliate membership.
Candidate for Admission: Any individual who has passed the CPA Exam in Pennsylvania or any other state or political subdivision of the United States, or the equivalent thereof of a foreign country or its political subdivision, but who is in the process of fulfilling the work experience requirement to obtain the CPA license.
Associate: Any individual who is not a CPA and is an owner or professional employee of a licensed CPA firm or sole practitioner. Or, any individual who works under the direct supervision of a PICPA Active member in industry, or government. Associate members must also meet the following criteria:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years experience serving clients in public accounting or internal clients in industry or government and is actively involved in a role supporting CPAs in their professional responsibilities.
- Must be sponsored by a PICPA Active member and sponsorship must be renewed annually.
Associate Educator: Any individual who is not a CPA and is engaged in accounting education on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania. Educators must provide confirmation of college or university affiliation.
Student Affiliate: Any individual enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university and who is majoring in accounting or a related field, or any accounting major enrolled full-time in a graduate program.
Membership Rates
PICPA Membership Year—May-April
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No. of Years CPA Certificate Held
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| CPA Membership |
3 years or less
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Over 3 years
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Active
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$205
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$290
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| Active Educator |
$115
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$115
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| Nonresident |
$130
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$145
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| Non-CPA Membership |
3 years or less
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Over 3 years
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Candidate for Admission
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$130
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$130
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| Accounting Affiliate* |
$25
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N/A
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| Associate |
$205
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$290
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| Associate Educator |
$115
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$115
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* Because of the fee decrease for Accounting Affiliates, dues will remain $25.
Former Members
Applications for reinstatement must be submitted with dues for the year in which reinstatement becomes effective. Members who were terminated for non-payment of dues must add a reinstatement fee of $50 to current dues rate, and may be subject to additional sums due to the Institute at the time of his/her termination. Half year dues rates are available to new PICPA members only.
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