About Us
The mission of the Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants is to promote and maintain the highest standards of integrity while helping Maine CPAs manage their practice and keep informed of new regulations, procedures, and trends in accounting. The MSCPA, established in 1924, serves a diverse and growing membership of over 1,000 CPAs and accounting professionals in public practice, industry, government and education.
Additionally, the Educational & Research Foundation of the Maine Society of CPAs provides financial assistance for programs and scholarships that benefit students, educators, MSCPA members, and the public. The Foundation strives to improve awareness by educating students about the exciting and challenging career opportunities available to CPAs and by providing scholarship awards to those pursuing an accounting degree.
Impact the future of the CPA profession! Support the profession that has supported you. Please donate to the Educational & Research Foundation of the MSCPA when you renew your dues.
Press Room
Welcome to the MSCPA's Press Center. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Whiting, Executive Director. The MSCPA welcomes submission of appropriate articles and reports for its quarterly online newsletter "Mainely E-ccounting". Articles for consideration can be submitted to Wendy Whiting and will be edited based on space available.
Media Coverage
Tap Into the Knowledge of a CPA
Contact a CPA to interview, write articles, provide quotes or background information or speak to an audience. Our members specialize in hundreds of areas and are available to meet your deadline. To reach a CPA, contact Wendy Whiting, Executive Director at (800) 660-2721. MSCPA members are qualified to speak on a vast array of topics including:
Tax
Individual tax planningCorporate tax planning
Buying a new home or business
Selling a home or business
Tax consequences of divorce
Tax consequences of stock options
Financial Planning
Saving strategies for individualsEstate planning
Life insurance
Trusts
Credit and debt management
Making college a reality
Retirement planning
Investment strategies for individuals
Disaster Relief
Disaster preparedness-financial issuesDisaster recovery-financial issues
Business Owners
Fraud prevention and detectionInvestment strategies for small business owners
Press Resources
Money Management Articles
Our monthly Money Management articles provide timely financial advice for individuals and small businesses on a variety of topics. If you would like to receive these articles on a monthly basis, e-mail us.
Background Information
Not All Accountants Are CPAs 
CPAs are certified, educated, tested, and regulated.
How to Choose A CPA
An article for businesses and consumers looking to find the right CPA.
Accounting Terminology Guide
Need help with accounting terminology? View this guide from the New York State Society of CPAs.