Join the AICPA & New England Society of CPAs today!

About the AICPA

The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA®) is the world’s largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 397,000 members and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education, and consulting. A founding member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession, attestation standards, and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, partners across the profession to build future talent, and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance, and quality of the profession.

Benefits of AICPA Student Affiliate Members include access to:

• Exclusive national scholarship opportunities
• Live and on-demand webinars covering accounting careers, the CPA Exam, licensure, scholarships, and more
• Exclusive discounts and offers on products and services from partners like Hertz, Dell, FedEx and more
• 50% off regular prices on AICPA Certificate Programs covering emerging topics such as Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Blockchain, etc.
• See all benefits here!

About NECPAs

The New England Society of CPAs (NECPAs) is the premier professional association serving the accounting profession across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Representing more than 14,500 members in public accounting, business and industry, government, and education, NECPAs is committed to strengthening the profession throughout the region. From advocacy and continuing professional education to peer review, networking, leadership development and academic and career initiatives, NECPAs empowers accounting professionals to connect, grow and succeed while shaping the future of the profession.

Benefits of NECPAs Student Membership:

Career Support

• Exclusive events and programs for high school and college students
• State-specific guidance on CPA Exam eligibility, licensure requirements, and career pathways across New England
• Mock CPA Exams, exam planning tools and study resources
• Resume sharing through the NECPAs Career Center
• Internship and job opportunities from employers across the region
• Mock CPA Exams, exam planning tools and study resources
• Career readiness workshops covering resumes, interviewing, networking and professional skills

Financial Assistance

• Renewable scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000
• Discounts on leading CPA Exam review courses

Connection and Resources

• Network with more than 14,500 CPAs and accounting professionals across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
• One-on-one mentoring through the NECPAs Mentor Match program
• Connect with the profession through NECPAs on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X
• Stay informed with SumNews (our digital magazine), Friday@Five (our weekly newsletter) and student newsletters

Apply here

It may take up to two weeks for your local society membership to be fully processed. If you need immediate assistance with your membership, please contact your local society using the information below. For questions about student programs, CPA Exam eligibility, licensure requirements, or other state-specific or regional resources, the NECPAs Academic and Career Development team is happy to help and can connect you with the appropriate contact in your state.