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Join the AICPA & MACPA today!

The journey to a rewarding accounting career begins here.

Dual membership with the Maryland Association of CPAs and the AICPA connects you with the two essential organizations established to support you on your journey to becoming a successful CPA — from college, to the CPA Exam, and beyond. Membership in both offers:


  • Local network — Connect with fellow CPA hopefuls as well as area professionals eager to help you succeed.
  • Student programming — Attend local events and activities that are designed to inspire and inform your pursuit of those three precious letters: CPA.
  • National support — Stay relevant with the industry news that accounting professionals rely on, and get exclusive access to programs and discounts on products and services.

Signing up for both memberships is free and easy with one application. 

Apply here

About the AICPA


The American Institute of CPAs is the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession, with more than 700,000 members in 192 countries, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. Plus, we’re the ones who develop and grade the CPA Exam. If becoming a CPA is your goal, we’ll provide the national support you need to make it happen and find your fit in the accounting world.


AICPA Student Affiliate Members:


  • Apply for national scholarships
  • Have access to industry news and publications such as the AICPA News Update and CPA Letter Daily via email as well as the online version of the Journal of Accountancy
  • Get exclusive discounts and offers on products and services from partners like Hertz, Dell, FedEx and many more
  • Get super-valuable deals and access to the latest industry information at a fraction of even regular AICPA member prices

About the MACPA


The Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, established in 1901, is a “community of success” where CPAs and accounting and finance professionals turn to cultivate their professional growth. We exist to help our members CONNECT in strategic ways to each other and the broader business community, PROTECT their professional interests, and ACHIEVE in their careers through state of the art learning and resources. The MACPA represents more than 8,000 accounting and finance professionals in the state of Maryland and beyond. Although the state of Maryland holds a relatively small footprint, through MACPA’s subsidiary, The Business Learning Institute, the MACPA enjoys international thought leadership.


Free student membership in the MACPA offers the following opportunities:

Apply here

*It may take up to two weeks for your state society membership to be fully processed.  If you need immediate support from them, please contact your state society with the below information.

State Society

Maryland Association of CPAs


Rebekah Brown

443-632-2320

901 Dulaney Valley Road

Suite 800

Towson, MD

21204-2683


Email: rebekah@macpa.org
lauren@macpa.org