Membership Information
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Member Benefits
- Save 25% on most CPE Programs.
- Attend free CPE webinars offered each year.
- Collaborate with your CPA community on the Connect site. Give and receive advice from your colleagues on current topics affecting the CPA profession.
- Meet other CPAs at our networking and community service events or through our volunteer opportunities.
- Grow your business through our Find a CPA referral service.
- Gain access to the ASCPA's preferred providers and take advantage of exclusive member savings.
- Focus on your business while the ASCPA reviews and monitors more than 300 legislative bills related to accounting, the profession and regulation each year.
- Support the ASCPA as we advocate before legislative bodies, public interest groups and other professional organizations on your behalf. We’ve got your back!
- Stay informed with the AZ CPA magazine and newsletters.
- Download white papers, ebooks, toolkits and more in the ASCPA Knowledge Hub.
- Participate in virtual events, meetings, online communities and social media.
Industry or Public
Any person who is a CPA, licensed under the laws of any state, or persons who have passed the uniform examination for CPAs may apply.
Government
Any person who is a CPA, licensed under the laws of any state, or persons who have passed the uniform examination for CPAs may apply. These individuals must be employed by a governmental agency or organization.
Educators
Any person who is a CPA, licensed under the laws of any state, or persons who have passed the uniform examination for CPAs may apply. These individuals must be full-time accounting instructors or professors at a public accredited college or university.
Retired
Any person who is a CPA, licensed under the laws of any state, or persons who have passed the uniform examination for CPAs may apply. These individuals are completely retired from accounting practice.
Student
Any person who is an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a full-time accounting program at an accredited college or university in Arizona may apply. Status will be verified annually.
CPA Candidate (Graduated with an accounting degree, on the path to getting your CPA)
Any person who has earned a degree in accounting and is pursuing their CPA designation. Status will be verified annually.
Unemployed
Any person who is a CPA, licensed under the laws of any state or persons who have passed the uniform examination for CPAs may apply. These individuals are actively seeking employment in an accounting-related field. Status will be verified annually.
Leave of Absence
Any person who is a CPA, licensed under the laws of any state, or persons who have passed the uniform examination for CPAs may apply. These individuals are currently not working (maternity, military leave, disability, etc.) and not seeking employment. Status will be verified annually.
Affiliate (Non-CPA)
Any person who has not passed the exam and is not a licensed CPA may apply. Affiliate members work in corporate finance, management, economics, finance, technology and other related fields.
Membership is based on the ASCPA's fiscal year, which runs from May 1 to April 30. Dues are prorated based on the time of the year you join and your dues class. Payment must be submitted with this application. If you are a new member, there is a $25 application fee. If your membership lapsed, and you are reinstating your membership, there will be a $25 reinstatement fee. Please note that membership dues and fees are non-refundable.
| Applications Received Between: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Membership Category | May 1 - Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 - Apr. 30 |
| Industry or Public Practice | $340 | $170 |
| Government/Educators | $250 | $125 |
| Affiliate (Non-CPA) | $375 | $188 |
| Retired/Leave of Absence/Unemployed | $100 | $100 |
| CPA Candidate (Graduated with an accounting degree, on the path to getting your CPA) | $100 | $100 |
| Student | $0 | $0 |
Membership is open to CPAs licensed in Arizona or another state.