Many professional organizations provide a discount to students!
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA):
Membership is free to students. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Magazine subscriptions - The Trusted Professional, The CPA Journal, NextGen Magazine and more...
Invitations to Career Fairs
Networking event opportunities
American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA):
Student Affiliate Membership is free to students. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Exclusive scholarship opportunities
Up to 80% off AICPA Certificate Programs
Special discounts on products and services from AICPA’s partners - Dell, Lenovo, Hertz, FedEx, and many more
National Society of Accountants (NSA):
Young Professional/New to the Industry Membership is $149 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Tax Talk, a community where tax professionals can ask and answer questions, and share information and their experiences
Dashlane, Swizznet, Verifyle Pro, ZipWhip, GetNetSet
CPA Practice Advisor Subscription and Tax Research
CCH Tax Aware Center
American Accounting Association (AAA):
Student membership is $100 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Access to a digital library, where all AAA publications are able to be downloaded
Discounts to AAA meetings, CPE credits, and article submission fees
Opportunity to volunteer for association-wide committees, serve in leadership roles, and network with colleagues at meetings
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA):
Student Membership $39 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Free benefit courses, with topics such as Blockchain, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Cash Flows, etc.
Expanding your connections with myIMA Network and conferences
Special deals from leading brand names
Journals, IMA book titles, webinars, and research studies
National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP):
Basic Membership is $99 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
TAXPRO weekly newsletter
Discounts on education, books, and office supplies
AFTR course and examination, EA Part 1 review course, and business practice, ethics, and due diligence webinars
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE):
Student Membership is $25 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Access to members-only job board, online Career Center, webinars, and mentorship programs
Discounts on networking events, CFE Exam Prep Course, and professional development resources
Subscription to newsletters and access to tools and resources
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA):
Student Membership is $50 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Access to a digital copy of Internal Auditor magazine, webinars, training events, and publications
Access to Audit Career Center, an industry-specific audit center
Savings to certifications, conferences, team and development training at IIA events, etc.
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA):
Student Membership is $25 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Professional networking and education
Access to ISACA career center
Thought-leadership and discussion forums with industry peers and experts
Member-only career fairs
Asian Women in Business (AWIB):
Student Membership is $50 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Access to member-only events
Discounted or free admission to AWIB programs
Newsletters on timely business topics
Initial one-on-one consultation
Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA):
Student Membership $45 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Social Networking Opportunities
Access to AFWA Career Center, career resources, and an online directory of AFWA Members
Discounts on products, services, and memberships
National Hispanic Business Women's Association (NHBWA):
Student Membership is $25 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Admission discounts to all NHBWA events
Dinner with NHBWA board members
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA):
Student Membership is $35 annually. Perks include, but are not limited to:
Networking and mentoring opportunities
Chance to learn and practice skills while participating on volunteer committees
Opportunities to develop/refine leadership skills through leadership roles