Emerging PROFESSIONALS

Thrive & grow as an accounting professional.

MACPA is here to provide you with the professional learning, resources, guidance, and support needed to help you succeed in your accounting & finance career.

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GETTING STARTED AS AN ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Beginning a new career isn't about age—it’s about aspiration.

Choosing a career in accounting & finance is about your desire to make smart decisions and take advantage of growth opportunities within the profession. It involves a commitment to achieve goals and recognizing the importance of building a supportive network for success.

At the MACPA, our 8,000+ members have navigated similar challenges and uncertainties. That's why we offer tailored resources to support your journey, covering vital skills like communication, analysis, problem-solving, ethics, time management, technical proficiency, business acumen, and client relations.

MACPA CONNECT

Ask questions, get answers, and engage with your professional community on MACPA Connect. Explore this online forum to learn about the profession and gain career advice.

On-Demand Professional Learning for Emerging Professionals

Earn CPE anytime, anywhere with these on-demand products

Video Series: Real Talk About Being a CPA

Watch engaging video profiles of CPAs who love what they do. Meet Nik, Tricia, Jessica, and David—they're passionate professionals making a difference in their dream roles and earning well while doing it.

Resources for Emerging Professionals

Discover articles, guides, podcast episodes, videos and more to help you thrive in an ever-evolving profession.

Guide to Becoming a CPA

The Guide to Becoming a CPA

You're on the way to becoming an esteemed professional and one of the pillars of our economy: a certified public accountant. We've created a tool that outlines everything you need to get you there:

  • CPA Exam Application Checklist
  • Apply for the CPA Exam
  • State Licensure Application Checklist
  • Apply for State Licensure
Legislative & Regulatory Involvement

The Guide to Becoming a CPA

You're on the way to becoming an esteemed professional and one of the pillars of our economy: a certified public accountant. We've created a tool that outlines everything you need to get you there:

  • CPA Exam Application Checklist
  • Apply for the CPA Exam
  • State Licensure Application Checklist
  • Apply for State Licensure
Legislative & Regulatory Involvement

Highlights from the MACPA Resource Library

MACPA Resource Library: Featured Resources

The MACPA Resource Library offers exclusive content to help members:

  • Stay future-ready
  • Tackle emerging trends
  • Solve relevant issues
  • Navigate professional complexities

MACPA Resource Library: Featured Resources

The MACPA Resource Library offers exclusive content to help members:

  • Stay future-ready
  • Tackle emerging trends
  • Solve relevant issues
  • Navigate professional complexities

Future-Proof Podcast

Future-Proof with Bill Sheridan

Host Bill Sheridan of the Maryland Association of CPAs gets answers from today’s most forward-thinking thought leaders.


Each week, a guest speaker is featured to discuss recent topics and trends relating to the CPA profession. Listen and gain insight into developments involving advocacy, culture, technology, and more.

Future-Proof with Bill Sheridan

Host Bill Sheridan of the Maryland Association of CPAs gets answers from today’s most forward-thinking thought leaders.


Each week, a guest speaker is featured to discuss recent topics and trends relating to the CPA profession. Listen and gain insight into developments involving advocacy, culture, technology, and more.

Are You an Accounting Student?

A rewarding CPA career awaits, and MACPA will help you get there. Through the MACPA Foundation, you can apply for scholarships to help support your career path.

New Member Benefit: Conscious CPA now offers MACPA student and CPA Candidates $100 of CPA Exam Coaching.

During this two-month coaching experience, you will implement new behaviors, experience success and setbacks, and fine-tune your study plan as you go. This intimate group setting provides support from others who are going through similar challenges. This approach moves you from isolation to continuous support. Your coach and peers will encourage you to become the best version of yourself in the workplace and beyond. Find out more here.

Questions?

Contact our team to learn more about MACPA and membership.