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To apply online, complete the application here. The annual dues fee will be charged to your credit card. This is a Secure Server. If you prefer, you can mail or fax a printable version of the full form.
By submitting your application for membership, you agree to the following:
- Bylaws of the Society
- Membership Requirements and Dues Rates (June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011)
Regular Member ($225/year)
In possession of a valid and unrevoked certified public accountant certificate issued by a legally constituted state authority ("state" shall include the states, territories and territorial possessions of the United States of America and the District of Columbia) and practices public accounting.
Industry/Government Member ($210/year)
In possession of a valid and unrevoked certified public accountant certificate issued by a legally constituted state authority ("state" shall include the states, territories and territorial possessions of the United States of America and the District of Columbia) and practices in private industry or government.
Associate/CPA Candidate ($190/year)
College accounting graduates who are preparing for or who have passed the exam but are not yet certified.
Educator ($150/year)
A CPA who is a full-time educator at an accredited Maine college or university whose primary income is not derived from public accounting.
Retired ($35/year)
Retired status shall be granted to a member who has been a regular member and has voluntarily ceased to engage in all major occupational activity or is permanently disabled.
Student (One time fee $25)
Full-time accounting students attending an accredited college or university in Maine.
Inactive ($100/year)
Temporary status granted to MSCPA members in good standing at the time of request due to unemployment, leave of absence, maternity leave, military leave, etc.
Professional Affiliate ($140/year):
A person employed by a CPA firm as a firm administrator; or, a non-CPA partner of a firm; or, any persons such as non-CPA accountants, managers, CEOs, CFOs, business/finance analysts, actuaries, marketing directors, consultants, administrators, training professionals, accounting system specialists, personal financial analysts, etc., employed in a professional firm whose duties actively support a CPA.
Contributions or gifts of income to associations are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary business expense subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities. The Maine Society of Certified Public Accountants is required, under Internal Revenue Code Section 6033(e), to notify dues-paying members that 10% of your dues payment is nondeductible for federal income tax purposes for 2007. The following is presented in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6113. Payments to the Maine Society of CPAs are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. They may, however, be deducted under other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.