Frequently Asked Questions

No. While many members are licensed CPAs, we also welcome CPA candidates, students, educators and accounting professionals who want to stay connected to the profession. To learn more about the types of membership and to join, click here.

We help accounting professionals succeed through:

• Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
• Professional networking
• Legislative and regulatory advocacy that protects the CPA profession
• Career development
• Leadership and volunteer opportunities
• Resources and technical updates
• Student programs and scholarships

The ASCPA is here to support you throughout your CPA journey. Wherever you are in your career, membership brings you opportunities: quality CPE to help you grow, exclusive discounts to save you money, networking events to build lasting relationships, career resources to reach your goals, advocacy updates to keep you informed, and access to a community of accounting professionals across Arizona invested in your success.

Membership pricing varies based on your membership type and when you join. Visit our membership page for current rates.

ASCPA member benefits include community connections, free CPE and member-only opportunities and resources. Learn more at www.ascpa.com/benefits

Many employers cover or reimburse membership dues as part of their professional development benefits. Ask your employer if you qualify.  Here’s a sample letter to help you request ASCPA membership support from your employer.

Members have access to hundreds of hours of CPE annually through conferences, seminars, webinars and self-study courses. For the full list of CPE offerings, click here.

The ASCPA provides scholarships for students pursuing accounting degrees. We provide networking opportunities, career resources such as mentoring events, discounts on exam prep materials and events to help you prepare for the exam. For a full list of resources, click here.

All CPAs are accountants, but not all accountants are CPAs. CPAs are licensed professionals who meet education, examination and experience requirements and are held to high ethical and professional standards.

To become a CPA in Arizona, there is a combination of education, experience, exam and ethics. The current model requires a bachelor’s degree or higher (150 hours), one year of work experience, passing a four-part exam, and passing the AICPA Ethics Exam, with a 90% or higher. However, new legislation has been passed and will take into effect on January 1, 2027. For more information on the current and pending pathways, click here.

We monitor legislation and regulations that affect the accounting profession, represent member interests before lawmakers and regulators, and keep members informed about important policy developments. For more about advocacy, click here.

Members can serve on committees, speak at events, mentor students, contribute to advocacy efforts and participate in community initiatives. Visit our volunteer page for more information.

Yes. Our Career Center connects job seekers with employers looking for accounting and finance professionals. And vice versa, employers can advertise positions through the ASCPA Career Center. Visit the Career Center today.

With over 4,200 CPAs, the ASCPA offers numerous opportunities to promote your business! From high-impact event sponsorships to various digital and advertising options, magazine display ads, and student sponsorships, we provide exciting and flexible ways to connect with your target audience. Click here or email our advertising team at advertising@acpa.com to get started.