CalCPA membership for candidates
Are you pursuing your CPA license? Make connections and get support along the way with CalCPA membership.
Discover the many benefits of CalCPA membership for candidates
CPA Exam Preparation
About half of the individuals who take the CPA Exam don't pass on their first attempt. CalCPA is here to help you pass and get your license with free and discounted test preparation materials.
Candidate Events
Build your connections and learn about different CPA career paths at our student nights throughout the state.
A Chapter to Call Home
Join members-only events and ed, meet local CPAs and accountants and sit on sections or committees that revolve around your accounting interests – all close to home.
First-time CPA Licensure Roadmap
Learn about the general format and administration of the Uniform CPA Exam. Certain information in the brochure is only applicable to exam candidates in California.
Connections to Future Employers
Find jobs, post your resume and prepare for your next opportunity with our job board and career portal.
Leadership Development
Use CalCPA as your personal sandbox to build your leadership muscles. Demonstrate that you have the chops by volunteering at CalCPA.
Membership for candidates
Candidate
Anyone who has a bachelor’s degree, has never been a licensed CPA in any state and is pursuing pathway to licensure via the California Board of Accountancy.
- $0 first year
- $65 after
Other types of individual memberships
Non-CPA Financial Professional
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Jillian Phan, CPA“
Membership has provided a platform for self-development, including leadership and communication skills, networking opportunities and connection that led to friendship.
Adam Blitz, CPA“
As a member of CalCPA, I benefit from local and state-wide networking opportunities and timely professional resources, which keep me relevant in rapidly changing accounting and financial industries.
Charlotte Wall, CPA“
Being a member of CalCPA allows me to interact with CPA’s locally in San Francisco but also statewide. It is incredible to have access to so much talent and knowledge.
Scott Donnelly, CPA“
CalCPA was instrumental in my career growth as well as developing leadership skills. I have so many connections that can assist me with professional as well as personal issues.