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The Massachusetts Society of CPAs is the state’s premier association for CPAs and accounting professionals. See the “Top Ten Reasons to be an MSCPA Member” then apply today to start taking advantage of the outstanding benefits. View a list of member benefits. Simply choose from the membership options on the right to learn more about each membership type and it’s requirements.

MSCPA By the Numbers

Check out these facts and figures and watch the value of your membership add up!

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In 2010, the MSCPA:

  • Held 186 CPE courses in 19 locations throughout Massachusetts.
  • 480 members attended MSCPA Red Sox and Celtics games.
  • Saved members at least $540 on CPE (if all 80 credits were taken through the MSCPA).
  • Connected with 1,200 members on the MSCPA's LinkedIn.com group; had 589 fans of the MSCPA's Facebook page; and 1,020 followers on Twitter.
  • Organized 20 special events ranging from golf outings to networking breakfasts.
  • Offered 22 committees for MSCPA members to join, and created a network of 700 active members.
  • Distributed 6,500 financial literacy calendars to the public through 110 community libraries in MA.
  • Encouraged 875 MSCPA student members to pursue accounting as a career.
  • Provided 58,202 CPE credits.
  • Protected the CPA license of 10,500 members through continuous lobbying and legislative monitoring.
  • Donated $83,000 to students through scholarships and CPA Exam vouchers.
  • Administered 350 peer reviews.
  • Responded to 50 interview requests from local and national news media.
  • Engaged 400 young professionals through community service projects and events.
  • Reached 650 job seekers at the bi-annual career fairs.
  • Linked 45 members with local nonprofits seeking CPAs to serve on their boards.
  • Hosted 150 jobs in the Career Center (members receive a 30% discount) and over 50 per diem job opportunities.

Bottom Line:

The Value of Your MSCPA Membership is a Number that Can't be Crunched.

Membership Dues

Download the MSCPA Membership Dues Rate Card to view membership dues.

Dues schedule applies to brand new members.

If you would prefer to apply by mail, you may download our PDF Membership application here: Member Application

You may mail the application and check to:

MSCPA

105 Chauncy Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

Contact the Member Service Department for more information at 800.392.6145 or mscpa@mscpaonline.org.

If you are already a member or have an online profile with us, please Log In for more information about upgrading your membership or updating your profile.

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Available Online Applications:

Fellow Membership

  • A Certified Public Accountant under the laws of Massachusetts; or
  • A Certified Public Accountant under the laws of another state in the United States.

Become a Fellow Member


Associate Membership

  • Any non-certified professional in the employ of or supervised by a Fellow of the Society, or who holds an interest in a firm practicing public accountancy whose other partners, shareholders and/or members include a Fellow of the Society.
  • A teacher regularly engaged in the teaching of accounting as a faculty member of a degree granting institution in Massachusetts; or
  • An employee of a Federal, State or local governmental unit in Massachusetts engaged in accounting, auditing or taxation; or
  • An Associate of the Society on May 1, 1967.
  • Any person passing the CPA Exam.
  • A citizen of another country who holds a valid professional certification in an accounting or finance-related profession.

Become an Associate Member


Student Membership

  • Any Accounting/Business undergraduate or graduate student attending a college or university in Massachusetts; or, attending a college or university out-of-state with a permanent address in Massachusetts.
  • Any CPA Exam Candidate who does not meet the Associate category of membership who
    • will apply or is enrolled in a CPA exam review course offering a discount to Society members
    • has applied or is sitting for the CPA exam

Become a Student Member


To comply with Society bylaws and to avoid misrepresentation, you must always refer to yourself as a "Student" member of the MSCPA until you become eligible for an Associate or Fellow membership.