Membership Types & Rates

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.

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.