Frequently Asked Questions: Membership

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• What is the difference between the State Board and NCACPA?

  The North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners is an occupational licensing board that grants certificates of qualification as certified public accountants (CPAs) to those individuals who meet the legal requirements. The Board also adopts and enforces the rules of professional ethics and conduct to be observed by CPAs in this state. The North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) is a member-based organization that offers continuing education and other resources to further the profession and your career.

  
  
  

• What are the membership rates?

  Student		$20
  Retired		$50
  Non-Resident		$70
  Associate		$85
  CPA certificate < 5 Years Old		$145
  CPA certificate 5-10 Years Old		$165
  CPA certificate over 10 Years Old		$195

  
  

• How much do I save on CPE with membership?

  Members of the association generally save $100 for a session of 8 hours or more, $50 for four-hour events, and $25 for two-hour events.

  
  

• Why are rates lower the first year for some membership types?

  Membership rates are lower the first year because we do not prorate dues for those individuals who join later in the year. Association membership is from May 1 to April 30.

• Why do rates increase per membership category?

  On average, someone who has been certified longer is better equipped to pay slightly higher membership rates then someone who has just entered the workforce. Therefore, to make it economically feasible for those starting their careers, NCACPA spreads the cost across the membership categories based on the number of years in the workforce with the highest amount capping out at 10 years of certification. 

• How do I get involved in a committee?

  Visit the ‘My Membership' section of the website and click on ‘Volunteer Opportunities.’ There is a link at the top of the page that says ‘Volunteer for a Committee.’ You can fill out the form or contact the association at (800) 722-2836.

• Is there a website I can go to find out if an accountant is a CPA?

  Go to the NC State Board of CPA Examiners' website and click on the ‘Licensee Search’ link.

• How do I reinstate my license?

  Click here to visit the NC State Board of CPA Examiners for additional details.

• How do I get a reciprocal certificate or a temporary permit to practice?

  Click here to visit the NC State Board of CPA Examiners for additional details.

• How are dues allocated?

  Uses of funds from 2009:

  CPE		66%
  Support Services		20%
  Communications & Member Services		13%
  Chapters		3%
  Peer Review		2%
  Government Relations		1%

• Do you have information for preferred liability insurance firms?

  We have this information in our ‘My Membership’ section of the website under ‘Resource Center.’ There you will find a link with this information.

• Why should I be a member of NCACPA? I am already a member of AICPA.

  • CPE at the local level
  • A multitude of networking opportunities through chapters, committees, conferences, and seminars
  • Legislative representation on a state and local level
  • Community outreach and leadership development

• What CPE do you offer?

  • Offer 540 seminars (63 Ethics courses, 12 webcasts, and 63 hands-on computer courses) in 18 cities, with 83 programs being held in our Education Center
  • Offer 14 conferences
  • Manage 80+ onsite programs
  • Based on need, add CPE programs of topical interest throughout the year
  • Please check the website, www.ncacpa.org, for a complete listing of our CPE curriculum

• What can you do to help me find a job?

  You have access to our Career Center and an online job board dedicated to the accounting industry. The association offers a wealth of networking opportunities through chapter events, committee involvement, conferences, and seminars where you can build a network of key contacts.