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More than 20,000 accounting professionals are members of the PICPA. They know there is strength, knowledge, and power in numbers.

Join PICPA now to access member benefits through April 30, 2023!

Membership includes access to discounted and complimentary CPE, local networking events, the quarterly Pennsylvania CPA Journal, and much more.

Why Join the PICPA?

Know the Answers

The accounting profession is complex and never stops changing. Membership gives you access to experts from all sectors.

Become a Leader

Boost your career by improving your leadership skills through state and local committees, authoring articles, speaking at conferences, and more.

Power in Numbers

With 20,000 members, PICPA's advocacy efforts make a difference in legislation that affects you. Plus, with a network that big, business and career opportunities are endless.

Membership Includes:

Pennsylvania CPA Journal
Free & Discounted CPE
Town Halls
PICPA Connect
Insurance & Product Discounts

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PICPA Membership Categories

A Category for Every Step of Your Career 

Our membership year runs May 1 through April 30. Half-year rates are offered beginning Nov. 1 through Jan. 31.
 
Some employers will pay for your PICPA membership. If you need help convincing them, download this explanation letter.

Student Affiliate

Student Affiliate

FREE!

A full-time college student, majoring in accounting or a related field. 

PICPA and AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) have partnered together to support our students by offering them the opportunity for joint membership into both organizations with one application!

Accounting Affiliate

Accounting Affiliate

$50

A recent graduate (past five years) with a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting (or a related field) and who is working toward obtaining his/her CPA license.

Candidate for Admission

Candidate for Admission

$205

A candidate who has passed all four parts of the CPA Exam but has not yet received a CPA license.

If you passed all four parts of the CPA Exam within the past year, you qualify for a free year of membership.

CPA member

CPA Member

Licensed < 3 years: $285
Licensed > 3 years: $385

A CPA, in any state, regardless of license status (active or expired).

Nonresident Member

$245

A CPA who is licensed in Pennsylvania and neither resides nor is employed in Pennsylvania.

CPA Educator

$150

A CPA who works in the accounting field, has a bachelor's degree, and is a full-time faculty member at an accredited college or university, or a high school teacher of accounting, business, or a related discipline.

Associate Educator

$150

A non-CPA who works in the accounting field, has a bachelor's degree, and is a full-time faculty member at an accredited college or university, or a high school teacher of accounting, business, or a related discipline.

Associate

$385

A non-CPA who has a bachelor's degree and works in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Retired Members - $110/year

Any CPA Member or Nonresident CPA Member who is neither working nor seeking employment may request a transfer to Retired Membership. Email membership@picpa.org. Not applicable for half-year rates.


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