BENEFITS & SERVICES
With membership, you can take advantage of the following member benefits. To join, visit the "Join Now" page in this section. For more information or to get involved in one of the below initiatives, contact the NCACPA Membership Manager at (800) 722-2836.
Personal and Professional Development
Networking
Community Outreach
Representation
Savings and Discount Program
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NCACPA is your one-stop source for continuing education and news in North Carolina.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Whether you need to get your 40 hours or just want to be ‘in the know’—look no further. Being a member gives you access to the following continuing education resources while saving up to $100 a course.
▪ 14 statewide conferences ▪ Over 500 seminars across the state ▪ Customized onsite training ▪ Alternative CPE options COMMUNICATIONS
As a member, you will receive the latest accounting news, education updates, and association-related information through the following venues:
▪ Quarterly IR magazine
▪ Member Advantage
▪ eNewsletters
▪ The Source
▪ Event brochures
▪ 'My Membership' Section
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NETWORKING
We want you to build valuable relationships with other CPAs, expand your business contacts, and increase your visibility in the community. That’s why NCACPA provides these various networking opportunities:
CHAPTERS
As a member, you are automatically enrolled in your area’s chapter. Whether it’s where you work or live—your chapter is your choice. Chapters offer networking and socializing opportunities in a small group environment and provide a venue to foster relationships with other professionals.
COMMITTEES
NCACPA has over fifteen standing professional committees that meet and discuss areas of specific interest. Committee service is available to members on a voluntary basis, and is a perfect opportunity to develop leadership skills and network with likeminded CPAs from around the state. For more information on NCACPA Committees, click here.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Practitioners are available via phone or email to answer questions on a number of topics such as IRS procedures, starting a practice, mediation, and more. Login to the ‘My Membership’ section for more details.
CPA INAUGURATION
The annual Inauguration provides newly certified CPAs an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishment with family, friends, and esteemed members of the community. For details on the next Inauguration, call the association at (800) 722-2836. to the top
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Looking for a way to give back to your community and profession? Contact the association for more information on the following community initiatives:
Speakers’ Bureau
Members speak at schools, civic groups, and chamber events to highlight the contributions, expertise, and integrity of CPAs.
Financial Literacy
Plant the seeds today that will provide for tomorrow. As a volunteer, you can participate in community and student education events; one-on-one counseling for those on public assistance; write content for NCACPA’s consumer website, GrowYourGreen.org; and more.
Student Recruitment
We want you to help us attract the best and the brightest to the CPA profession. Join us for career fairs, speak at local high schools, or mentor a student member.
Scholarships
Contribute to the North Carolina CPA Foundation Inc. that annually awards scholarship to deserving North Carolina accounting students.
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REPRESENTATION
No one does more to advance and safeguard your profession in North Carolina.
Advocacy
NCACPA strives to represent the profession’s interests in vital areas of public policy formation, standard-setting, and rule-making that would have impact on members, the profession as a whole, and the North Carolina business climate. Also, the association identifies and supports the campaigns of those legislators and candidates who understand the profession through our NC CPA Political Action Committee (PAC). If you are interested in governmental affairs or would like to contribute to the PAC, contact the association.
Peer Review
The association’s Peer Review Committee oversees and accepts the review of over 1,400 firms and has received national recognition for its work. The program promotes technical competence and enhances compliance with applicable standards.
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SAVINGS & DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The perks never end. Save money by taking advantage of the valuable affinity programs below:
▪ Becker CPA Exam Review ▪ CCH ▪ Coastal Federal Credit Union ▪ Exam Matrix Review ▪ FastPark Airport Parking ▪ iTransact
▪ Kaplan Schweser CPA Review
▪ Lambers
▪ Macy's
▪ Nationwide ▪ Office/School Supplies ▪ Online Job Bank ▪ Roger CPA Exam Review ▪ TAXscribe
▪ UPS Shipping
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