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| NATIONAL: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) |
| The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.
| - Student Affiliate Membership in the AICPA is available as early as your freshman year in college through graduate school (only graduate students who are not already CPAs qualify).
- Only students residing in the U.S. are eligible for membership
- Dues = $35/year
- A subscription to the Journal of Accountancy, The Tax Adviser, The CPA Letter
- Ability to apply for two $2,500 AICPA/Accountemps scholarships (Available only to AICPA Student Affiliate Members)
- Access to AICPA resources
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| ARKANSAS: Arkansas Soceity of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) |
| The Arkansas Society of CPAs (ASCPA) is an active professional organization of CPAs working together to improve the profession and serve the public interest.
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| NATIONAL: Institute of Certified Management Accountants (IMA) |
| The world's leading association for management accounting and finance professionals. To provide a dynamic forum for management accounting and finance professionals to develop and advance their careers through certification, research and practice development, education, networking, and the advocacy of the highest ethical and professional practices.
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| NATIONAL: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) |
| Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
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| CENTRAL ARKANSAS REGIONS: Central Arkansas Chapter of the IIA (Affiliate 107) |
| The Central Arkansas chapter of the IIA has been providing networking and informational meetings to its membership since 1972.
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| OTHER ARKANSAS REGIONS: North Arkansas Chapter of the IIA (Affiliate 234) and AR-LA-Tex Region Chapter of the IIA (Affiliate 54) |
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| NATIONAL: Association of Government Accountants (AGA) |
| AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability. AGA members come from many different discipline areas – accounting, auditing, budgeting, consulting, finance, grants, investigation, management and systems.
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| CENTRAL ARKANSAS: AGA Central Arkansas Chapter |
| This chapter covers all communities in the Little Rock area. Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of each month at St. Vincent's Infirmary, 2 St. Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR.
| Additional $5 membership dues for regional chapter. Visit the website for meeting dates and times.
| - Get to know leaders in the government financial management profession through business meetings
- Community service and social events
- Access to job opportunities through AGA's online career center
- Assistance with the cost of the Government Financial Management certification examinations
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| NATIONAL: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) |
The mission of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and to assist the Membership in its detection and deterrence. To accomplish our mission, the ACFE: - Administers of the CFE Examination
- Sets high standards for admission and continuing professional education
- Requires CFEs to adhere to a strict code of professional conduct and ethics
| Open to undergraduate students enrolled at least 12 semester hours (or equivalent) or graduate students enrolled at least 9 semester hours (or equivalent), in a college or university or equivalent. Student applicants cannot apply online. Student membership = $25
| Benefits of Student Membership include:- Reduced Membership Fees
- Career Center where you can search for career opportunities, read career-related articles, use our salary calculator, discover tips about the future of the anti-fraud profession and more.
- Professional Community of a 38,000 member-strong network of anti-fraud specialists. You will discover ways to share ideas, learn best practices from industry leaders, share what you know and participate in provocative presentations and intensive tutorials. ACFE members collaborate, investigate and learn worldwide.
- Access to professional resources and information
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| ARKANSAS: Little Rock Arkansas Chapter #84 |
| ARKANSAS: Northwest Arkansas Chapter #131 |
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| NATIONAL: American Women’s Soceity of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA) |
| The AWSCPA is a national organization dedicated to serving all women CPAs. The AWSCPA provides a supportive environment and valuable resources for members to achieve their personal and professional goals through various opportunities including leadership, networking and education.
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| NATIONAL: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) |
Since 1969, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. has been the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. The goals of the Association include, but are not limited to, the following:- To promote and develop the professional skills of our members;
- To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession;
- To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility;
- To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs; and
- To represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals.
Student membership = $20
| NABA sponsors several key programs and services designed to address the needs of students majoring in the fields of accounting, finance, or business administration. If you are a student interested in obtaining the grooming necessary to begin a successful career in business, obtaining competencies that are not taught in the classroom such as Business Etiquette, Networking, and Money Management, then NABA can equip you with these and more. NABA also provides student scholarship opportunities. |
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| NATIONAL: Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting |
| Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. ALPFA is a not-for-profit entity registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Membership is open to anyone who shares our values, mission, and principles.
| Student Membership ($20) Requirements: Any person who shares our values, mission, and principles; and, provides evidence of current enrollment in an accredited high school, college, or university.
| ALPFA provides many programs and benefits to aspiring Latino students interested in accounting, finance or related career professions. Benefits of student membershipinclude- Access to scholarship opportunities,
- Skills development workshops,
- Networking with key hiring professionals and sponsors,
- Discounts on various ALPFA events,
- Student Workshops - career-enhancing workshops designed to prepare students for the work environment.
- Case Study Competition - case study competition where the student teams demonstrate their knowledge of accounting issues.
- Career Fair & Expo - dozens of companies share and highlight the careers, products or services that their organization offers to students and professionals.
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