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Joining the KSCPA is Quick and Easy
To join the KSCPA, simply complete an online
application
and submit a $20 application fee
You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application and receive a call from a member of the KSCPA team who will supply you with a membership number so that you can register for discounted professional development programs and access the member’s only section of the website.
Once membership eligibility is confirmed, you will be sent a membership certificate and welcome package. Your initial statement for membership investment (dues, foundation assessment, and PAC contribution) is sent to you and due once your membership is confirmed.
Please contact the KSCPA office at 785.272.4366 for further information.
Why join the KSCPA? It’s Worth the PRICE…
Not only does your membership in the KSCPA support the association that is solely dedicated to advocating the interests of the CPA profession in Kansas, your investment also provides the following valuable benefits and much more:
P: Protection
- Government affairs representation at the Kansas Statehouse with weekly podcast and bill tracker and invitation to annual legislative reception at the KSCPA office
- Representation on the decision-making body of the American Institute of CPAs at AICPA council meetings
- Representation through the Accountant’s Coalition and the American Institute of CPAs at meetings with our representatives in Washington
- CPE tracking of professional development through the KSCPA and from other providers
- Direct liaison relationships with the Kansas Board of Accountancy, IRS, and the Kansas Department of Revenue for relevant and timely information on the website and in Skyscapes.
- Assigned advocates at the IRS and Kansas Department of Revenue for members of the Kansas Society of CPAs
- Administration of the peer review process for the American Institute of CPAs and the Kansas Board of Accountancy
R: Relationships
- Young professionals conference and networking events
- Networking opportunities at live conferences, seminars, luncheons, and personal development events
- Career services
- Discounts from vendors who provide products meeting the needs of CPAs
I: Information
- Monthly digital newsletter (Skyscapes) with articles of interest to CPAs, member news, conference news, chapter news, member profiles, and advertising. Targeted digital monthly newsletters (BIG/E News, Tax E-ssentials, and Firm E-ssentials) are sent to members.
- Access to ongoing resources from AICPA, Kansas Department of Revenue, Kansas Board of Accountancy, IRS, etc.
- Access to member only technical resources, articles, and podcasts on a comprehensive website
C: Commitment
- Opportunity to participate in the elite “20 up to 40” program, a premier leadership program among state CPA societies composed of 20 young professionals up to the age of 40.
- Leadership activities and opportunities to serve on the leadership of the KSCPA as an officer, director, member of a standing committee, champion of task force, and task force member
E: Education
- Professional development conferences, technical seminars & courses, webcasts, self-study, and video conferences with top-rated speakers and designed to meet the Kansas Board of Accountancy regulations regarding CPE
- Personal development events covering “soft topics,” such as leadership development, strategic management, communication skills, and performance measurement management
- Targeted programs and resources to members in large firms, business, industry, government & education, small and medium firms, and individual practitioners
What is the Membership Investment I Need to Make?
The KSCPA membership year is September 1 through August 31 with on-line dues payment available August 1. Dues notices are sent to members who have not paid on-line by September 1. Due date is September 30.
After reading the list of valuable benefits, I’m sure you will agree that the membership investment is worth the P R I C E. Our number one objective is to provide value to our membership. We are able to keep the dues low because many of our professional development activities, peer review administration, and leadership programs are self supporting or subsidized by sponsors.
The annual member investment in the KSCPA, based on the category of employment, is as follows:
Membership investment includes a $20 assessment for the Educational Foundation to support the KSCPA’s long-standing scholarship program and a voluntary $10 contribution to the KSCPA Political Action Committee.
To join the KSCPA, simply complete this application.
