We're dedicated to supporting our licensed members—it's etched in our identity. Our membership not only propels your accounting expertise and keeps you abreast of industry advancements, but it also plays a crucial role in maintaining your license. We ensure you're equipped, informed, and licensed to lead.
Your professional sandbox
You’ll get 28+ hours of complimentary CPE and access to interactive and experimental learning opportunities. Use CalCPA as your personal sandbox to build your competency, test your ideas and hone your skills.
The Members’ Club
Access California's preeminent members' club for CPAs and accounting pros to build career-long friendships, join social chapters and tackle accounting issues together.
A chapter to call home
Join members-only events and ed, meet local CPAs and accountants and sit on committees that revolve around your accounting interests – all close to home.
Be a CPA Activist
Join powerful advocacy initiatives driving positive change for CPAs like “Leading Beyond the Ledger”. Plus, get curated updates on issues and legislation that matter.
Take charge
Build your leadership muscles. Demonstrate that you have the chops by volunteering at CalCPA.
Targeted news
Stay abreast of the latest professional trends and crucial developments impacting you and your clients. With CalCPA, we ensure you're always informed, always ahead, resonating with the pulse of the industry.
At our core, CalCPA is here to serve our licensed members. It’s in our name, after all. Our membership helps you grow your accounting expertise, stay informed and maintain your license. We’ve curated two tiers of membership from which to choose. There isn’t a wrong choice, only great value and more access. Decide which benefits are right for you and select the tier that fits you best.
| Benefit | CPE earned |
|---|---|
Ethics4Free |$236 ValueEthics course that can be applied to license renewal requirements. | 4 |
Town Hall SeriesNews and updates on issues facing the accounting profession. | 6 |
Member Benefit SeriesSeries of 2 webcasts led by Subject Matter Experts on hot topics of interest. | 2 |
Capitol Beat Webcast Series |$236 ValueSeries of 4 one-hour webcasts led by CalCPA’s Government Relations team and volunteers. | 4 |
FreePE |$708 ValueSeries of 12 one-hour sponsored webcasts accessed live and on-demand. | 12 |
Hands-on "Sandbox" LearningInteractive opportunities to test your ideas and hone your skills in controlled environments. |
| Benefit | CPE earned |
|---|---|
CEO ChatsDeep-dives with CalCPA's CEO and guest speakers into the biggest issues affecting the profession. | 4 |
20% Discount on a Chapter Networking EventExcludes CPE and Golf Outings | |
Inside the Conference StudioOn-demand stories and insights from CalCPA conference keynotes and speakers. | |
Elite Access SeriesVirtual series of non-technical topics to expand your expertise (does not qualify for CPE). |
CPA who is an executive: managing partner, partner, owner, principal, sole practitioner, business and industry executive, president, vice president, director, consultant, controller, CEO, COO or CFO.
You have been a licensed CPA for more than five years.
You are a licensed CPA but have fewer than five years of experience while being licensed.
Jillian Phan, CPA“
Membership has provided a platform for self-development, including leadership and communication skills, networking opportunities and connection that led to friendship.
Adam Blitz, CPA“
As a member of CalCPA, I benefit from local and state-wide networking opportunities and timely professional resources, which keep me relevant in rapidly changing accounting and financial industries.
Erin Daiber, CPA, PCC“
CalCPA has provided opportunities for me to serve the accounting profession, grow my business, develop my leadership skills and build priceless, life-long friendships.
Charlotte Wall, CPA“
Being a member of CalCPA allows me to interact with CPA’s locally in San Francisco but also statewide. It is incredible to have access to so much talent and knowledge.