Our Story
Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the United States and the largest CPA association in Pennsylvania. Our more than 20,000 members include practitioners in public accounting, industry, government, and education.
The PICPA supports CPAs and future CPAs by providing education, networking, leadership, and volunteer opportunities.
The PICPA offers thousands of
continuing professional education (CPE) programs annually, as well as social programs throughout our
11 chapters across the state. There are also opportunities for career growth through involvement in state or local committees, speaking to the media or public groups, authoring articles, and much more.