The AICPA offers several publications for members that help guide the accounting profession and enhance the member’s technical and professional abilities. The AICPA also requires continuing professional education (CPE) from its members. This requirement helps professionals to keep abreast of current accounting and business issues.
Membership
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has several membership categories, depending on where a person is in his or her accounting career. They offer student membership. They also offer a CPA candidate membership for individuals preparing to take the CPA exams. The AICPA offers associate membership if a person has passed all parts of the exam but is not yet certified. They also offer a regular membership for CPAs. Alternatively, the AICPA offers memberships for international members and non-CPA professionals.