About Us

NYSSCPA
The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) is the second-largest state accounting organization in the nation and currently has about 30,000 members. It was incorporated in 1897 for the following purposes:

• To cultivate, promote, and disseminate knowledge and information concerning certified public accountants.
• To establish and maintain high standards of integrity, honor, and character among certified public accountants.
• To furnish information regarding accountancy and the practice and methods thereof to its members and the general public.
• To protect the interests of its members and the general public with respect to the practice of accountancy.

The Society fulfills its mission through its 16 chapters, more than 60 technical and administrative committees, and a 42-member Board of Directors. The administrative operations are under the direction of the Executive Director, assisted by a professional staff of approximately 80.

FAE
The Foundation for Accounting Education (FAE) was incorporated in 1972 to provide mandatory continuing education to the Society’s membership to help them to meet their membership and licensing requirements and keep current with all that clients and employers expect them to know.  FAE holds 1,000 education events across the state annually. Included in this number are a business accounting and technology show and major technical conferences in such areas as taxes, healthcare, estate and financial planning, and other specialties.