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finacctngr · Site Admin Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 25

Hello Friends,

It's a pleasure to be a guest on your discussion forum. I've brought with me some information about the MACPA. We pride ourselves in the services and support that we offer working and aspiring CPAs in Maryland. Please review the information and the attached video links. Feel free to ask me questions about the MACPA and how membership may support or advance your career in accounting and finance. Remember, you don't have to be a CPA to join!

Richard Rabicoff
Career Initiatives & Public Relations Manager
richard@macpa.org

MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (MACPA)

With a membership of nearly 9,000, the Maryland Association of CPAs (www.macpa.org) is the largest professional organization serving the exclusive needs of Maryland CPAs in practice, industry, government and education. The MACPA offers more than 300 quality continuing education programs annually to help members increase their value to their clients, companies or organizations and to help them meet their continuing education requirements. We are also active in the state legislature, monitoring and responding to issues that affect CPAs and their clients. Our members receive a number of publications, including the highly acclaimed Statement, the PD Catalog, surveys and technical guides to give them the technical and current insights they need.

All of these activities support the MACPA’s mission to;

protect and further the interests of our members;
enhance the image of certified public accountants;
enable our members to conform to high standards of professional service;
provide the necessary resources for members to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.

Tomorrow’s CPA, the student membership program of MACPA, is designed to encourage high school and college students to explore the opportunities offered by the CPA profession and to major in accounting in college. Membership is totally free for all students. Tomorrow’s CPA currently has nearly 1700 college members.

The benefits of college membership include:

TCPA News, a biweekly e-newsletter with updates on the CPA field, career tips, networking opportunities
A dedicated Web site, www.tomorrowscpa.org, a comprehensive resource for everything you need to know about becoming and being a CPA in Maryland
A listing of the latest job and intern opportunities
MACPA scholarships
Online career advice from CPAs in the Mentor Center

We welcome your questions and look forward to providing a useful resource during this program and in the future.

Top links
www.macpa.org

www.tomorrowscpa.org

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo2ywG7oGTw - "Defining America's CPAs: Maryland," a video compilation of 30 interviews with Maryland CPAs

ACCTMBA · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 22

Thanks Richard for your offer to answer questions.

Do you have to be a resident to be a student member participate in the MACPA resources?

I understand that it is primarily set-up to help people residing in Maryland but is that a restriction?

Thanks

seife · Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 1

Mr. Rabicoff,
Thank you for being a guest on our discussion forum and for the information. It is good to know that The MACPA offers more than 300 continuing education programs. I will visit the sites “top links”.
Thank you
Seife

cpanexgen · Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 4

Hi Mr. Rabicoff,

Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. I just read something about the education requirements for the Maryland CPA exam changing. Do you know what those changes are, or where I can find more information?

IGL

rrabicoff · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

Thanks Richard for your offer to answer questions.
Do you have to be a resident to be a student member participate in the MACPA resources? I understand that it is primarily set-up to help people residing in Maryland but is that a restriction?
Thanks[/quote]

You must be a resident (you or your parents have a MD address) or a student at a MD school (you can be from IL but attend a MD college), to be a member of our Tomorrow's CPA program. Note that if you have a MD address you could even be a student outside the state and be a member.

rrabicoff · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

[quote="cpanexgen"]Hi Mr. Rabicoff,
Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. I just read something about the education requirements for the Maryland CPA exam changing. Do you know what those changes are, or where I can find more information?

The State of Maryland has now approved the revised requirements to sit for the CPA Exam. You still need 150 hours, but: there is more flexibility in how your apportion those credits. Requirements will take effect Jan. 1, 2008. The Board will begin accepting applications filed under the provisions on Jan. 2, 2008. For a detailed breakdown of the new requirements, go to the State Board site here, http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cpa/cpanewregs.htm. If you have questions, please contact the State Board cpa@dllr.state.md.us,

rrabicoff · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 4

[quote="seife"]Mr. Rabicoff,
Thank you for being a guest on our discussion forum and for the information. It is good to know that The MACPA offers more than 300 continuing education programs. I will visit the sites “top links”.
Thank you

Most of the continuing ed programs are for CPAs who need CPE (Continuing Professional Education). But they can be open to future CPAs and non-CPAs as well.