What are the requirements to become a member of the AICPA?
The AICPA offers several different types of memberships in order to meet the needs of the diverse CPA profession. Regular Member: To qualify for Regular membership in the AICPA, one must: possess a valid CPA certificate issued by the authority of a state; pass the Uniform CPA Exam; complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years; practice in a firm enrolled in an approved practice-monitoring program, and agree to abide by the AICPA Bylaws and Code of Professional Conduct. Associate Member: Associate members have not yet met their state’s additional requirements for certification. However, they have passed the Uniform CPA Examination. Associate members must also agree to abide by the AICPA Bylaws and Code of Professional Conduct and meet the applicable Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) and Quality Review membership requirements for their category (such as, public accounting, industry, education or government). International Associate: In order to qual
