Why should I join CTCPA?

A Complete Guide to theAwesome Benefits of CTCPA Membership

The Connecticut Society of CPAs

HELLO

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Your ROI starts here.

CTCPA membership: an investment in you.

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Earn a seat on the Advisory Council/Board. ....................4Chair an interest group. ................................................................4Lead an educational session. .................................................5, 8Write for Connecticut CPA magazine................................5, 8Get a free professional headshot. ...........................................5

Attend special events. ...............................................................6, 8Make connections at society events.................................6, 8Join an interest group ....................................................................7Add your name to the CTCPA Member Directory. ......7Go to free members-only events. ..................................7, 11

Build your resume............................................................8, 10, 12Speak at a conference ...................................................................8Connect with other business organizations .....................8Be seen in Connecticut CPA magazine. ..................................8Join the exclusive CTCPA LinkedIn group. ........................9Get discounts on classified ads. ...............................................9Add your firm to the Find a CPA search engine. ............9

Get technical help from CPAs (P.A.T.H.) .........................10Track your CPE credits easily. .................................................10Save money on CPE. ...................................................................10Get professional alerts and breaking news. ...................11Get free CPE credit .....................................................................11Join an interest group .................................................................11

Enhance your resume ................................................................12Post your resume on ctcpas.org. ..........................................12Get guidance on earning your CPA credential. ...12, 13Find work (full-time, part-time, per diem). .............12, 13Apply for scholarships. ...............................................................13

CTCPA: we’re ...Ensuring the future of the CPA profession. ...................14Making an impact on the national level. ...........................14Working to get CPAs the praise they deserve ...........15Fighting the unseen legislative battles. ...............................15

Build your personal brand. Build your knowledge.

Build your career.

Protect the profession.

Build your network.

Build your business.

Look inside for ways to ...

Pull up a seat on the Advisory Council or Board of Directors.Be the face of your organization (literally, your face will be everywhere) as you rub elbows with other decision-makers, speaking for the profession and 6,000 members.

Lead the pack.Hang out with others who share your niche – and go one step further and lead the charge. (Chairing an interest group looks great on your resume!) This could be your ticket to a seat on the Advisory Council, too.

PERSONAL BRANDBuild your personal brand.

Spread the word – you’re kind of awesome. If you want to

get your name out there, we’ve got plenty of leadership

opportunities and chances to get noticed.

Up, up, and away!

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Grab the mic!Are you a self-proclaimed know-it-all? Are people always bugging you for information? If you answered yes, congratulations – you’re an expert. Start talking. Come teach a class, talk to an interest group, or visit a college accounting class.

Get published.Your byline on the glossy pages of Connecticut CPA magazine – your mom will be so proud. (Don’t worry, we’ll send a copy for Grandma, too.)

“Say cheeeeese!”Are you guilty of trying to make that terribly cropped Facebook photo look professional? Selfies and work don’t mix. Ditch the iPhone mugshot – we’re happy to take a professional headshot for you, free of charge.

PERSONAL BRAND

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Come one, come all!Whether you’re fresh out of college or sitting in the corner office, we’ve got special events tailor made for members just like you. Check out New and Young Professionals, Pr!me (programming for 35+), and interest groups.

F is for fun.Learn to play golf, throw it back to your playground days with dodgeball or kickball, teach financial basics to some really cute local elementary school kids, or get your company involved in a holiday pajama or coat drive. (Really, these events are special.)

It’s who you know.Ever wish you had the IRS on speed-dial? Thanks to your membership, you can shake hands with the big suits downtown.

NETWORKBuild your professional network.It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. And lucky you –

you have 6,000 members waiting to meet you. Commiserate

and celebrate with people who get it ... Not all CPAs do tax

returns, and that CPA Exam was no joke!

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YourSpace.Do you want to chat, share your stories, or soak up knowledge from people who do what you do? From state tax to technology and everything in between, we’ve got an interest group for you.

Rolodex for CPAs.Behind lock and key (a.k.a. username and password), we’ve got contact information for thousands of Connecticut’s CPAs in our online member directory.

Free admission.You never know who you’ll meet at our free meetings, spread throughout the state. Everyone wants a seat at the cool kids’ table – now you’ve got one. (Did we mention it’s free?)

NETWORK

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Be the familiar expert.Show off your business and your expertise without paying for marketing. Just put on your speaker hat and donate your time. We’re always looking for vibrant new presenters at our conferences and seminars.

See and be seen.Turn that quiet conversation in the corner into potential new business opportunities. Expand your reach ... and your knowledge.

Be the buzz of the room.“It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you.” Network at cocktail parties with the Connecticut Bar Association, attend a free CPE seminar with CPAs, or dine with DRS representatives. Who knows – you could meet the president (of the CTCPA, of course)!

Free press is good press!Does your firm dress up for Halloween, grow mustaches for “Movember,” run races for charity, etc.? We’re always looking to spotlight our members – tell Connecticut CPA magazine what you’re up to ... or even better, show us! If you’re not into photos, don’t worry – you can also lock yourself in a room and start writing. We love articles, too!

911 for your firm.Ever wonder what would happen if you suddenly couldn’t run your business anymore? With our Emergency Assistance Plan, we have resources on standby waiting to help you today. Don’t go it alone.

BUSINESSBuild your business.

Want the potential to pick up some extra clients? Put your

skills on display and show off your expertise. Like everything

else, what you give, is what you get. No time like now to get

started – ready, set, go!

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You’re (Linked)In!Want to be a part of the exclusive, closed CTCPA LinkedIn Group? Sounds fun, right? In keeping with the latest trends, we’ve created this online community where you can post, share, and comment on all things CPA.

Who doesn’t love a discount?Help wanted ... Mergers and acquisitions ... Selling a couch ... just kidding! Members get a special discounted rate when placing a classified ad. It’s craigslist for CPAs. (Keep it classy folks.)

Your name here.Add your firm to the Find a CPA search engine – get on the train or get left behind. Potential clients can find you by the services you provide, your zip code, or the industries you specialize in. (Pssst – this is free, too!)

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BUSINESS

KNOWLEDGEBuild your knowledge.Knowledge is power. Get it, share it – and feel good about

it. CTCPA offers more than just CPE. Never stop learning,

because life never stops teaching.

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Find your P.A.T.H.Got questions? We’ve got answers (or know someone who does, at least). Access a list of knowledgeable members ready and willing to help.

See it. Say it. Hear it. Do it.With thousands (yes, we said thousands) of programs, from in-person seminars and conferences to webinars, we’ve got your learning style covered. Plus, members save big bucks – up to $125 per class!

Are we your homepage? (If not, we should be ...)Log in to get your CPE transcript, the member directory, and even money-saving Member Perks. Visit www.ctcpas.org: your one-stop shop for all things CTCPA!

You’ve got mail.We’re keeping you in the know when news breaks with professional alerts, targeted event notifications, and member, student, and CPE enewsletters. No spam here!

Free? Sign me up!Education is expensive. We get it. As a thank you, we offer our members a variety of opportunities throughout the state to earn free CPE. (We’ll even throw in a bagel.)

Dive deeper.Fraud, check. State tax, check. Technology, check. Nonprofit, check. And ... a bunch more interest groups. Experts and novices alike – don’t be shy, we don’t bite.

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KNOWLEDGEJoin at www.ctcpas.org/join.

Lost on your way to becoming a CPA?We’ve got you covered with Become

a CPA in Connecticut, our five-step handbook to anything and everything you need to know about becoming a CPA. (Think of it like a CPA for

Dummies guide.)

Carpe (per) diem. Are you looking to pick up some extra hours during tax season? Maybe you’re a mom looking to get back into the workforce, a bored retiree, or someone looking for part-time work that may lead to full-time employment. Check out our per diem list!

In between jobs?We want to help you get back on your feet. Call us for a free situations wanted ad in Connecticut CPA

magazine.

Add an impressive bullet to that stuffy resume.Show potential employers that you’re invested in your profession. Say “I’m serious” by joining your state CPA society.

Your name in lights.Looking for a job? As a member, you can post your resume on our website at no charge. It’s simple and easy ... what are you waiting for? Get a job today!

CAREERBuild your career.

Whether you’re a student or a managing partner, we’ve got

the tools to help you elevate your career. It’s what we do!

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Maybe it’s time to specialize.There comes a time when everyone has to decide … what area do I want to call my own? If you’re not sure, come sample our interest groups until you find your fit.

Your personal help desk.Are you stuck on your journey to becoming a CPA? Time is money, so stop spinning your wheels and give us a call – we can help. No question is a dumb question.

We’ll help pay for your education.Did you know we offer nearly $50,000 in scholarships EACH year? These exclusive member opportunities are here to help you finish your 120/150 credit hours and get certified.

A pu-pu platter of CPA employers.We’ve made your job search easier with our Guide to

Connecticut CPA Employers, a collection of firm and company listings. It’s your turn to analyze their resume!

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CAREER

Being an accountant is cool ... being a CPA is even cooler.From high school to graduate school, students are getting the memo. We’re shouting this from the rooftops. Through face-to-face visits, customized enewsletters, special programming, scholarships, and countless resources, we’re making sure everyone knows what it takes to be a CPA – and supporting you on your way.

Putting CTCPA on the map.Connecticut is at the forefront of shaping the future of the accounting profession by attending national conferences, being a part of AICPA Council meetings, sitting on special interest groups, and speaking to other state societies about all the innovative things CTCPA is doing. We may be a small state, but we pack a mighty punch!

We’ve got your back. Always.We’re fighting the unseen battles alongside our resident lobbyist and defeating many injustices:

• Proposed sales tax on CPA services (2004, 2009, 2015).

• Adequate staffing of the State Board of Accountancy (2011, 2015).

• Rollback of monthly and quarterly sales tax filings.

PROTECTING THE PROFESSIONCTCPA: making the world safe for

Connecticut CPAs.

Supporting, educating, and protecting the vitality of the CPA

profession, one day at a time. Here are your dues dollars

at work!

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We know you’re great ... we make sure the public knows it too.Through public relations campaigns, media interviews, and more, we’re always working to get CPAs the praise they deserve. Hip, Hip, CPA! Hip, Hip, CPA!

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