MACPA member benefits

More member benefits

MEMBERS: These member benefits are only the beginning! The MACPA offers an exclusive line of products and business solutions at deep discounts for members.

Read more about our products and business solutions here.

Take a closer look at just a few of the many benefits available only to MACPA members.

Legislation that protects the CPA brand

The MACPA works closely with state legislators and the State Board of Public Accountancy to protect the public interest and promote the CPA profession. MACPA members present issues and represent the profession at our annual CPA Day in Annapolis, where they mingle with state senators, delegates and other professionals and make important connections. The MACPA also provides members with a library of legislative issues and regulatory affairs, articles and resources. Get complete details here.

Efforts to help attract / retain talent in the profession

The MACPA’s student recruitment program is positioned as a grassroots effort starting in high schools and colleges, and continues with research to follow the path of young professionals in the workforce to see where they are migrating. These efforts will help restock the pool of CPAs in the face of a tight labor market — not just for today or tomorrow, but for years to come. The MACPA has created a separate Web site — TomorrowsCPA.org — just for students. The Web site includes internship opportunities, CPA exam tips and review courses, advice for a career in accounting, resources, scholarship information and more. Students can join the MACPA for free. They receive e-communications, a student newsletter and access to "Members Only" on the student Web site. We also offer an extensive candidate membership for young professionals who have graduated from college and are working toward becoming CPAs.

Professional development

Training includes formats such as satellite training, self-study — available online and on disk — and seminars. Get details here.

Technical training

The MACPA’s “nuts and bolts” curriculum includes seminars on accounting and auditing, consulting services, employee benefits, estate and financial planning, government and not-for-profit issues, management, personal development, taxation and technology. Search for courses here.

The Business Learning Institute

The BLI delivers competency-based curriculum, courses, content and community to enhance learning and grow intellectual capital for organizational and executive leadership. Get details here.

Customized training

The MACPA can customize any course in our curriculum to fit the needs of your staff or clients to save time and money. Get details here.

Self-study CPE

Enjoy the convenience of learning from your own home or business. Get details here.

Discounts

Members receive discounts on all CPE and products. Check out the different programs available. (Additional benefit: Discounts are available to YOUR clients at YOUR member price!)

ProPay: Low-cost, low-risk credit card processing

ProPay enables CPAs to accept credit cards from their customers easily and affordably without special equipment, high monthly fees or contractual commitmens. No matter how small or large your firm, you can benefit from ProPay's low-cost, low-risk credit card processing. Get complete details here.

Online print services

The MACPA is pleased to announce an online customized stationery print service brought to you by FedEx Kinko's. The print service will enable you to order customized products such as business cards, letterhead, envelopes, labels, Post-Its and rubber stamps. Get complete details here.

Retail discounts

The MACPA has secured relationships with the following businesses to grant MACPA members discounts on services and merchandise.

Kinko's Mobile Professional Program: Discounted pricing to MACPA member organizations on most services offered at any of FedEx Kinko's 1,000-plus domestic locations.

3 cents for black-and-white copies (8.5 x 11, camera-ready*)
59 cents for color copies (8.5 x 11, camera-ready*)
25 percent savings on all applicable products and services.

Camera-ready means to be printed "as-is" with no prep work needed by Kinkos. If work is required by Kinko's to get the original to camera-ready status, additional fees will be charged.)

Office Depot— special pricing for MACPA members: The MACPA is pleased to offer a member service for purchasing office supplies through an innovative relationship with Office Depot. This new strategic relationship features many benefits and services provided by Office Depot Business Services Division.

As an MACPA member, you and your firm or organization are eligible to receive substantial purchasing savings on office supplies, paper, toner and other office products. The solution also offers automated processes designed to accelerate the procurement process of your office supply purchases. MACPA staff have been using this service for the past six months and have found it to be cost-effective and very easy to use.
Apparel — save on men's and women's clothing and accessories at these stores. (Note: You must contact each vendor for a corporate card.)

Jos. A. Bank: Save 20 percent on regularly priced merchandise. Visit a local Jos. A. Bank store and ask a salesperson about an MACPA corporate card.
Brooks Brothers: Save 15 percent on regularly priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers stores, including Anne Vittadini and Carolee stores nationwide.

Brand management / image enhancement

The MACPA continues to work on changing the stereotypes of the CPA profession through ad campaigns, student recruitment, and self promotion. To that end, the MACPA has created a new logo to help promote its mission.

The MACPA is also a leader in keeping up with trends in the profession and communicating these trends through town hall meetings, the Statement and our Web site. Get further details here.

CPA Referral Bureau

The Referral Bureau is a members-only service that matches callers (both individuals and businesses) looking for CPAs with MACPA members who can provide the services needed. Each year, the bureau gives out more than 800 CPA referrals statewide. The Referral Bureau is heavily promoted through Yellow Pages advertising (and online services) and advertising in publications such as Baltimore SmartCEO and the Baltimore Business Journal, press releases, brochures, the MACPA Web site and at MACPA conferences. Get details here.

Insurance

The MACPA offers a comprehensive insurance program that can meet all of your personal and professional insurance needs. Association members receive individualized attention and superior service on such products as health, major medical, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, long-term care, professional liability, business overhead expense, property & casualty, and more — including new risk liability insurance. Get details here.

Speakers' Bureau

Looking for a speaker or need one? The MACPA's Speakers Bureau can provide you with a dynamic CPA speaker to address your group, class, organization or company on a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to:

small business start-up issues;
saving money for college;
planning for retirement;
becoming a CPA and accounting careers;
concerns of non-profit organizations.

Get details about the Speakers' Bureau here.

Employment services

Whether you're looking for a career change or to fill a position, the MACPA can help. Member rates are discounted for members through our Career Bank or the classified ads. Get details here.

Regional access and state-wide communications

The MACPA reaches members through several venues — radio, newspapers, magazines, e-mails, e-newsletters, snail mail, telephone, fax and finally, through local and regional events. The MACPA holds seven annual conferences and in addition, plans special events throughout the year. "Welcome to the Profession" night is held in the spring where new CPAs meet and network with MACPA members in a fun, casual atmosphere. The conferences include CPE, but the other events may be social or networking ventures. The MACPA is able to communicate with members through:

Chapters: MACPA chapters are set up across the state to accommodate members wherever they may live or work. Chapter leaders work with MACPA to schedule seminars, computer classes, town hall meetings and special events. Members can get details about our chapters here.
Town hall meetings: The MACPA also holds annual town hall meetings throughout the state to discuss current issues affecting the profession and business world.
E-newsletters: The MACPA has created e-newsletters that center around and cater to "communities." Once a month, we send out e-newsletters to subscribers. Members can read archived newsletters here.
Professional affiliations: The MACPA is always looking for opportunities to partner with other businesses and organizations to sponsor special events and arrange discounts on products and resources. For instance, the MACPA partners with Amazon.com to receive discounts for members and plans an annual conference with MICPEL. The MACPA also sponsors events such as the National Association of Black Accountants annual awards banquet. Professional affiliations like these help the community, solidify the CPA brand, and enhance the learning and networking experiences for our members.

Technology

State-of-the-art computer labs in Towson and Columbia provide hands-on computer training for you and your staff in a variety of applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, presentation and accounting software. The MACPA also has a Tech Forum group that schedules discussions on software, hardware and technology.

We also offer our members a comprehensive Web site with the latest news, listserves and resource centers created around areas of interest; 24/7 online access to your professional development transcripts (manage your own transcripts in one record); easy online registration, product ordering, membership and renewal payment; links to professional and business related sites; and much, much more.

Networking opportunities

MACPA events include seven annual, regional conferences and special events planned throughout the year where fellow CPAs and other business professionals share information and network.

Publications and resources

The MACPA publishes the Statementnewsletter six times a year. The Statement is our printed membership communication. The PD Source, a bulletin that lists upcoming seminars and resources, is also mailed to members six times a year. The Professional Development Catalog is the listing of all CPE for the year and is also available online. The MACPA offers resources such as self-study CD-ROMs, best-selling books for businesses and other great must-haves for any professional.

For more information on MACPA member benefits, call our Member Service Center at (800) 782-2036 or e-mail us at MemberServiceCenter@macpa.org.