When you join SCACPA you’ll get a steadfast advocate, award winning publications, a 40-hour CPE bank, opportunities to grow in your career and access to a statewide network of CPAs.
When you join SCACPA you’ll get a steadfast advocate, award winning publications, a 40-hour CPE bank, opportunities to grow in your career and access to a statewide network of CPAs.
What comes with membership?
Connect
Grow
Advocate
Communicate
Educate
Other State Society with 32 hours of CPE
- Membership
- 8-hour Seminar
- 8-hour Livestream
- 16-hour Conference
Other State Society with 24 hours of CPE
- Membership
- Chapter Membership
- 8-hour Webcast
- 16-hour Syposium
All-Inclusive Membership with FULL contribution
- SCACPA Membership
- Chapter Membership
- PAC & Ed-Fund Contribution
- 40 hours of CPE
Average Annual Savings of: $342
How much can I save?
When SCACPA moved to All-Inclusive Membership for the 2018-19 year, we were excited to introduce the 40-Hour CPE Bank. From the beginning, the 40-Hour CPE Bank was designed for the typical member to break even on annual CPE costs if they took 15 hours of SCACPA CPE.
All told, SCACPA projects that we have saved our members over $382,616 in CPE costs.
That breaks down to an average of $342 CPE cost savings per member.
Build Relationships
Chapter leaders are working hard for you. Make sure to check out the latest Chapter social events in your area. Events include professional networking, student and legislative events.
Who says CPE has to be boring? Our Accounting Conferences mix the best of education with some of your best friends. Whether it’s Entertainment Night, a barbeque, Lowcountry boil or a luau, you’ll want to tell your friends about your great experience.
Have questions? Get answers. SCACPA Connect is your private online community of peers and experts. Post questions, leave comments and find new connections with SCACPA Connect.
October is CPA Month of Service. SCACPA Chapter leaders plan events to show the impact CPAs make in their local communities. SCACPA runs statewide campaigns to support South Carolina citizens.
It’s time: Renew today!
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SCACPA Connect Helps You Find Answers, Share Expertise
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A Brighter Future
SCACPA’s support of the future of the profession is unwavering. We are committed to capturing the best and brightest professionals to ensure CPA remains the gold standard among financial professionals.
It’s a win-win when professionals and students get together. This year at Fall Fest, a select group of attendees had the opportunity to eat lunch and directly access future professionals.
Member’s support for the Educational Fund fuels SCACPA’s Scholarship Program. Last year, we awarded more than $43,000 and we are on track to increase that number again this year.
We’re proud of our local firms and work hard to promote them. The CPA Firm Guide gives students insights into the opportunities available here in South Carolina.
Our student Interview Guide was added this year to help student members be successful in advancing their careers.
Get Rewarded with SCACPA’s Refer-a-Friend Program!
This year, as you renew your membership with SCACPA, keep in mind that Together, [...]
How to Start A Conversation with A Nonmember About Joining SCACPA
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Scholarship Deadline is Approaching
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Grassroots Advocacy
SCACPA is the only organization looking out for the CPA profession in South Carolina. Who better than your association to protect and promote the CPA Profession? This year we’ve expanded our advocacy efforts.
Along with federal tax conformity, we are actively monitoring state tax reform, sales tax on tax preparation services, occupational licensing reform, two separate audit rotation bills, and new financial literacy programs.
With the help of our Chapters we’ve created more personal interaction with legislators via legislative social events, and we’ve also enhanced our relationship tracking with updated software.
When hot button issues arise, or you need information quickly, you can be assured that SCACPA has you covered. Our new crisis communications plan was tested this year with Hurricane Florence and proved to be a true member benefit.
New for 2019, SCACPA started a #WhyCPA campaign to promote the value of CPAs to local business owners and individuals. So far we’ve delivered over 20,000 impressions and have plans to continue the campaign throughout the year.
Governor Signs Bill that Amends BOA Laws for Reciprocity, Open Hearings
Final approval for a bill that amends some key operating procedures for the South Carolina Board of Accountancy was [...]
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View from the Dome: Legislative Session Ends, But General Assembly Will Return for Unfinished Business on State BudgetView from the Dome: Legislative Session Ends, But General Assembly Will Return for Unfinished Business on State Budget
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View from the Dome: Legislative Session Ends, But General Assembly Will Return for Unfinished Business on State Budget
View from the Dome – May 10, 2019 By Copper Dome Strategies, LLC The General Assembly adjourned Sine Die on Thursday, [...]
DOR Releases Information Letter Concerning New ‘Marketplace Facilitator’ Law Effective April 26
The South Carolina Department of Revenue issued an advisory opinion in the form of “Information Letter 19-14: [...]
Award-Winning Communications
In an era of information overload, SCACPA works diligently to bring you relevant content that meets your specific needs as a South Carolina CPA. We sort through the noise to get you the information you need.
Your social media stream is customized to your busy lifestyle. Integrate the best professional news for South Carolina CPAs into your social media streams by following SCACPA. We’re available on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
SCACPA Happenings is a weekly blog post that gives you a behind the scenes peak at how the SCACPA staff is serving the Association.
A weekly overview of what’s happening in the profession and within the Association, Current Assets is our premier e-mail communication.
Our quarterly magazine, South Carolina CPA Report, offers you in-depth insights into topics impacting the CPA profession.
New in 2019, SCACPA is offering weekly podcasts on federal tax, A&A, and technology topics.
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View from the Dome: Legislative Session Ends, But General Assembly Will Return for Unfinished Business on State Budget
View from the Dome: Legislative Session Ends, But General Assembly Will Return for Unfinished Business on State Budget
Advocate, Blogs, Communicate, Featured, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership Page Controls
View from the Dome: Legislative Session Ends, But General Assembly Will Return for Unfinished Business on State Budget
View from the Dome – May 10, 2019 By Copper Dome Strategies, LLC The General Assembly adjourned Sine Die on Thursday, [...]
Pair of New Auditing Standards are Issued with SAS Nos. 134 and 135
The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board issued a pair of new auditing standards on Wednesday, May 8: SAS No. [...]
SCACPA Partner Wins Prestigious Rising Star Award
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Re-invented CPE
The Association has assembled a Committee of 16 whose mission is to carefully craft a CPE schedule that delivers maximum value at minimum cost.
The committee employs an “80/20” strategy for building the CPE calendar – that is, 80 percent of the three-year plan will be set in place, with 20 percent of the calendar in reserve to develop new rapid-response classes to the ever-evolving accounting environment. You will get more control over the professional education that is vital to your ongoing success.
We are the only organization that crafts localized, state-specific education products, and our mission is to advocate for what is right. We offer options that fit your schedule and resources in our live classes and online offerings. Association members will have access to 40 hours of local CPE. The future of CPE means flexible learning options and formats.
It’s your benefit. Your education. Your choice.
In-person CPE is ideal for the traditionalist or the new kid on the block looking to grow their network. As opposed to online versions of learning, in-person CPE with SCACPA is all about the experience we’ve cultivated. With expert speakers, state of the art facilities, dedicated staff, and delicious meals, there’s something to be said about a good old fashioned day of learning.
Livestream CPE is all about ease, convenience, and accessibility – a new way of learning that puts you in control of your education. With an easy to use Classroom, you can learn about QBID, Ethics, and everything in between however you like. No desktop? No problem. You can watch our Livestreams from your smartphone or tablet. Livestreams occur simultaneously with its in-person counterpart, so it is not self study. If Livestreaming is your go-to learning method, you can take all 40 hours of your CPE online with us.
Self-Study On-Demand CPE is ideal for those niche topics that you just can’t seem to find anywhere else. Perfect for those in Business and Industry, Self-Study On-Demand puts you in complete control of your education – everything from the course topics to the length of time it takes to complete the course. Learning at your own pace allows you to delve deep into complex material. South Carolina CPAs are allowed to report up to 20 hours of self study CPE every year.
Melisa Galasso Auditing Blog: Proposed Accounting Standards Codification in Response to SEC Simplification Initiative
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Melisa Galasso Auditing Blog: Definition of Direct Care of Collection Items
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SCACPA Partner Wins Prestigious Rising Star Award
SCACPA partner Melisa Galasso received the Charlotte Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Rising Star [...]