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Member Benefits
The New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants serves a diverse and growing membership of more than 1,200 CPAs and accounting professionals in public practice, industry, government and education.
The Society works to develop and maintain high professional standards and offers a wide array of legislative, technical support and networking opportunities to its members. Below is a list of benefits made available to members, including primary services and discounts available through the Society. Join NHSCPA today!
Advocacy
- The Society advocates issues of importance to the accounting profession, monitors how government plans will affect businesses and promotes the interests of CPAs before the state legislature, regulatory bodies, and other organizations.
Networking
Good networking and relationship building are key skills common to all successful business people. Networking allows members to further their professional development by learning from peers with similar interest – facing similar challenges – and imparting effective solutions.
- Committees – Society volunteer groups operate under specific objectives for programs and activities.
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Membership Meetings –
- CPA Inauguration/CPA Career Night
- Annual Meeting
- Annual Awards and Past Presidents' Night
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Town Hall Meetings and Firm Visits –
- Regional meetings are held to provide members in practice and industry an opportunity to meet the Society leadership, hear about the Society’s Strategic Plan, receive professional updates, and have the opportunity to discuss and educate us on important issues. Firm visits are a great way to ensure that your entire staff is getting the most from their Society membership and hear about what your Society is doing for you. To schedule a firm visit, e–mail Marlene Gazda.
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Young Professionals Network –
- Opportunities for our young professionals are provided throughout the year to encourage our young members to meet their colleagues. The Society YPs Committee organizes activities such as golf lessons, a golf league, charitable events, athletic events, as well as educational/social gatherings.
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Annual Golf Tournament –
- Members have the opportunity to network with other CPAs and other community business partners for the benefit of the NHSCPA scholarship fund.
Professional Development
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Over 90 NHSCPA Sponsored Continuing Education Programs
- CPE Season Pass – save an average of $180 for 40 hours of CPE “For Members Only”.
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Special Programs –
- Annual Tax Forum co–sponsored with the NH Bar Association
- Regional State & Local Tax Forum
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Self Study Courses –
- Surgent McCoy, Inc.
- AICPA CPExpress
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Webcasts –
- ACPEN
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Online CPE Tracker –
- Tracks your CPE credits on our website.
- Employment Assistance
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Significant Discounts on CPA Exam Review Courses –
- Becker CPA Review
- Roger CPA Review
- YAEGER CPA Review
Communications
- NHSCPA.org – the official website for the only state-wide professional organization for CPAs
- NHSCPA Connection – the quarterly newsletter provided for members only
- E-news – important professional news communicated instantly
- Business & Industry E-ssentials – sent electronically monthly
- The Public Practice E-news – sent electronically bi-monthly
- Accounting Students' information – a devoted webpage for future CPAs on NHSCPA.org
- Find-a-CPA Directory – a free service for members to advertise services on NHSCPA.org
Career Services
- Employment Assistance
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Significant Discounts on CPA Exam Review Courses –
- Becker CPA Review
- YAEGER CPA Review
- Roger CPA Review
Insurance
- Life insurance, term and whole life through SBLI
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The following insurance programs through the AICPA –
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- CPA Life
- CPA Spouse Life
Preferred Savings Programs
- CCH Discounts for Members – 30% Discount on CCH Tax Guide
- Bank of America credit card program
- Membership in New Hampshire Federal Credit Union – They are a non-profit financial cooperative with a wide range of financial services
- Save 10% on America's favorite gourmet gifts from Harry & David – (members, log in to view the NHSCPA member-only link to Harry & David's discount page.'
- Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card. Save 15% on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at Brooks – Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at BrooksBrothers.com.
Other Services
- Meeting Room Facilities – A classroom for 50 individuals is located in our Society Office facility accommodating all CPE seminars (except specified programs). It is available upon request for committee meetings. Firms and outside groups may rent the classroom and its audiovisual equipment for meetings. Members receive a discount rate.