9 Tips to Maximize Your MassCPAs Membership
May 18, 2023
Whether you’ve been with the Society for years or you’re new to our community, there are countless ways to get involved and make the most of your membership.
From opportunities to grow your career, network with peers and earn quality CPE to giving back to the profession through our advocacy, pipeline and academic and career development programs, there’s something for everyone! Read on to learn more about maximizing your member perks. We’re so happy to be your local, professional home!
Committees
Joining a committee allows you to share your strengths, gain experience, connect with others in the profession and help shape and influence the future of accounting in Massachusetts. Committees help to create the agendas for conferences, submit comment letters on proposed standards and some even offer CPE. Learn more at masscpas.org/committees.
Roundtables
Roundtables are member interest groups designed to create connections between colleagues and peers and provide opportunities to grow your professional network. Participants help shape the agenda, so the content is timely and fosters career development. Learn more at masscpas.org/roundtables.
Networking Events
If you’re looking to connect with peers in accounting and have some fun, the Society offers a variety of networking events for members throughout the year, including Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics games, a golf outing and clinic, Member Networking Nights throughout the state, our signature Connect event and so much more. Learn more at masscpas.org/events.
The HUB
Join the discussion, share ideas and get answers to your most pressing questions with our exclusive, member-only online community. Learn more at masscpas.org/hub.
CPE Offerings
10,000+ webinars, 100+ seminars and 10+ annual conferences – we’ve got you covered! See below for a summary of our offerings:
Conferences: Learn from top thought leaders as you expand your technical expertise and leadership skills with your peers. Learn more at masscpas.org/conferences.
Seminars and Webinars: Engage with your peers and learn from expert instructors virtually or at locations near you or browse our massive catalog of webinars on the latest issues you need to know. Learn more at masscpas.org/seminars-webinars.
On-Demand CPE: With our On-Demand CPE, you can learn and earn CPE when it fits your schedule. To learn more, visit masscpas.org/cpe.
CPE PLUS: Members get up to 20 free CPE credits as a perk of your membership through a select group of CPE webinars added throughout the year. To learn more, visit masscpas.org/cpeplus.
Advocacy
MassCPAs staff are your liaisons to the Department of Revenue (DOR) and Board of Public Accountancy, advocating to protect the CPA li- cense and your business on Beacon Hill. We are committed to support- ing not only your individual growth, but also fueling and diversifying the accounting pipeline. Learn more at masscpas.org/government-affairs.
CPA Advocates
Let us help you stay informed on key legislative issues and share how the Society is involved. CPA Advocates get the inside scoop into what’s happening at the state house and gain insight into how the CPA profession engages in advocacy. Learn more at masscpas.org/cpa-advocates.
Political Action Committee (PAC)
Our government affairs team works hard to make sure your voice is heard by building relationships with influential policy makers and promot- ing policy priorities that move the profession and the Massachusetts economy forward. MassCPAs’ PAC supplements the Society’s efforts by supporting legislators who under- stand the value and integrity of the accounting profession. Learn more at masscpas.org/pac.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help support and inspire a diverse pipeline of future of CPAs in Massachusetts through our college and career readiness programs for high school and college students. Visit a high school classroom, share your career journey and endless career paths as a CPA, be a panelist at one of our conferences and so much more. Contact Allie Orlando at aorlando@masscpas.org to learn more. ◆