Students

CTCPA student membership is free!

What does your student membership get you?

		Two-for-one joint membership with the CTCPA and the AICPA For one low price (free!), your CTCPA student membership also gets you a free AICPA student affiliate membership! The American Institute of CPAs is the world's largest membership association representing the accounting profession, with more than 412,000 members in 144 countries, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. (They're also the ones who develop and grade the CPA Exam!)

		Scholarships and grants. College is expensive. That's why the CTCPA Educational Trust Fund is here to help you accomplish your dream of the CPA credential and a rewarding career in the accounting profession. Scholarships for high school students Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students and CPA candidates Grants for college accounting departments and clubs. Learn more and apply for scholarships. Contact: Alicia Strong

		Help becoming a Connecticut CPA. CTCPA's Guide to Becoming a CPA in Connecticut will help you through every step of the process toward becoming a Connecticut CPA - from your college credits through where to send your paperwork. Save hundreds on CPA Exam review courses. Purchase the self-study Ethics Exam.

		Guidance through every step of your career. We've got all kinds of free opportunities to get you exposure - and get you hired. Request your "CTCPA Student Member" business cards. Post your resume online for free. Download CTCPA's Guide to Connecticut Accounting Employers, a collection of firm and school resumes and practical how-to information to get you hired. Interview with up to 10 employers in one day through our September Interview Day. (Students are nominated each spring by accounting faculty - talk to your professor to learn more!)

		Connections. We've got nearly 6,000 members working in nearly every facet of the profession - there's a very good chance we can introduce you to your next employer. Accounting isn't all work, though - you can also be a part of our vibrant new and young professionals programming and have some fun! NYPs enjoy everything from charity drives and walks to dodgeball tournaments and a spectacular holiday party.

		Help for high schoolers, too. The path to the CPA credential starts before colleges. That's why we offer resources for high school students, too. Get a scholarship from the Educational Trust Fund. Spend a day in the life of an accounting major with our free Accounting Is My Major programs, held throughout the year at Connecticut colleges and universities. Learn where you can get your accounting degree in Connecticut. Explore the career options and opportunities the CPA profession presents via the AICPA's interactive StartHereGoPlaces website.

		Questions? Contact Career and Academics Development Coordinator Tyler Losure at tylerl@ctcpas.org or 860-258-0215. Are you an accounting educator? Learn what CTCPA can do for you!