For CPA Candidates

Stay on Top of Your Future Profession:
Become an NYSSCPA Member Even If You’re Not Yet a CPA!

College graduates in the process of passing the Uniform CPA Exam and gaining the requisite experience for licensure can become CPA Candidate Associate members of the NYSSCPA. What better way to get ahead in today’s competitive job market?

CPA candidates can remain in this category for up to five full Society fiscal years after graduating (NOTE: The Society has a June 1 to May 31 fiscal year).

Upon receiving their CPA license and notifying the Society, a "CPA Candidate Associate member" becomes a "CPA member."

Check out some of the benefits:

• Opportunities to Network: Improve your chances of finding a great job with access to thousands of accounting professionals through participation in one of 17 local NYSSCPA chapters or more than 60 committees across New York State.
• The CPA Journal: A $21 value! Get the most timely analysis, debate, and interpretation of current issues in the accounting profession delivered to your door.
• The Trusted Professional: A $15 value! The Society’s newspaper that provides accounting and NYSSCPA news.
• Technical Assistance and Know-how: The Society is a valuable resource for all your accounting, auditing, tax, and CPA Exam questions.
• Discounted Professional Education: All of our seminars and conferences are available to members at a discount.
• Group Discounts: Obtain price breaks obtainable only through membership, such as CPA review courses, car rentals and credit cards.
   
• Online 24/7: Access virtually all our services via the Web at your convenience.
• Political Advocacy: Our 30,000 members mean our voice – and yours – will be heard in Congress and the state Legislature.

To apply online, click here.

To request an application form by mail, contact the Membership Department at 1-(800) NYSSCPA.

For further information about the dues structure, click here.

Useful links for CPA Candidates

• AICPA: The official student Web site of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Find out more about becoming a CPA and career opportunities.

• Tips for Taking the CPA Exam: Find out some tips for the big test day directly from the CPA exam Web site (Adobe Acrobat required).

• Beta Alpha Psi: The premier national honors financial information fraternity. Click here to visit Pace University's chapter to find their calendar of events, member list, and links to other accounting resources and useful information.

• How to become a CPA in New York State: Find out what you need to do to take the first steps toward becoming a CPA in New York State.

• Information about the CPA Examination: Learn everything you need to know about the CPA licensing examination.

• Information from NASBA:NASBA serves as a forum for the 54 U.S. boards of accountancy and sponsors a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the effectiveness of its member boards.

• Career Opportunities Handbook: A valuable resource for internships and entry-level opportunities to gain valuable work experience.

• Search for jobs: Look for jobs at this leading independent online career site for accounting and finance professionals.

• Occupational Outlook of Accounting Jobs: The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides further information about the nature of the work, employment data, training and qualifications, job outlook, and salary information.

• Salary information: An accounting career provides individuals with competitive entry-level salaries and long-term growth potential, especially if you have earned your CPA designation.