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One Membership. Endless Value.
Most associations make you pay more as you grow — adding fees for connection, programs, and education.
SCACPA believes growth should be standard.
Your All-Inclusive Membership puts everything you need in one place and one price: advocacy, education, growth, and community. No hidden costs. No barriers to progress. Just maximum value for one consistent investment in your career and your profession.
How SCACPA Compares
Typical CPA Association
SCACPA All-Inclusive Membership
Total Savings: $1,500+ annually!
Membership Types & Benefits
Every membership includes statewide networking, flagship events, connection to a 4,000+ member community, and unlimited education.
A licensed CPA working and/or living in South Carolina.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues Affecting the Profession
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline for the Profession
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $940
A licensed CPA working and/or living in South Carolina averaging less than 20 working hours a week and 62 years of age or older; OR, CPAs who are properly registered with the South Carolina Board of Accountancy in “Retired” status.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues Affecting the Profession and Your Legacy
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong and Lasting Talent Pipeline
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $555
A licensed CPA or accounting professional working and/or living in South Carolina and employed by a government agency or department, including school districts.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Regulatory and Legislative Issues that Impact the Public Sector
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline for the Profession
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $555
A licensed CPA, or non-CPA teaching accounting.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues Impacting the Future of the Profession
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline for the Profession
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only SCACPA Communications Tailored to Educators and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $555
A professional actively pursuing CPA licensure.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues that Shape Your CPA journey
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only SCACPA Communications Tailored to Educators and Networking Platforms
Financial and Career Support Resources, Including Free Quarterly Mock Exams and Exclusive Discounts on CPA Exam Preparation Resources
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $555
A full-time student currently enrolled in the study of accounting at a 2 or 4-year college, university, or high school in South Carolina with an interest in the CPA profession.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues that Shape Your CPA journey
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications, Curated for Students
Statewide Student Member Community and Professional Networking Opportunities
Financial and Career Support Resources, Including Scholarships
To apply, please complete the Student Member Application.
Annual Dues: $50
A licensed CPA working and/or living in South Carolina.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues Affecting the Profession
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline for the Profession
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $940
A licensed CPA working and/or living in South Carolina averaging less than 20 working hours a week and 62 years of age or older; OR, CPAs who are properly registered with the South Carolina Board of Accountancy in “Retired” status.
Advocacy Representation on Issues Affecting the Profession and Your Legacy
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong and Lasting Talent Pipeline
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $555
A licensed CPA or accounting professional working and/or living in South Carolina and employed by a government agency or department, including school districts.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Regulatory and Legislative Issues that Impact the Public Sector
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline for the Profession
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education, Including Topics Relevant to Government Accounting and Ethics
Annual Dues: $555
A licensed CPA, or non-CPA teaching accounting.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues Impacting the Future of the Profession
Investment in the Next Generation of CPAs, Ensuring a Strong Talent Pipeline for the Profession
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only SCACPA Communications Tailored to Educators and Networking Platforms
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $555
A professional actively pursuing CPA licensure.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues that Shape Your CPA journey
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only SCACPA Communications Tailored to Educators and Networking Platforms
Financial and Career Support Resources, Including Free Quarterly Mock Exams and Exclusive Discounts on CPA Exam Preparation Resources
Unlimited South Carolina-Specific Education
Annual Dues: $555
A professional actively pursuing CPA licensure.
Includes
Advocacy Representation on Issues that Shape Your CPA journey
Participation in SCACPA’s Premier Events at No Additional Cost
Access to Member-Only Communications, Curated for Students
Statewide Student Member Community and Professional Networking Opportunities
Financial and Career Support Resources, Including Scholarships
To apply, please complete the Student Member Application.
Annual Dues: $50
The SCACPA Experience: Built on Five Core Values
Advocate — Protecting the Profession
SCACPA is the only organization actively protecting and promoting the CPA profession in South Carolina.
We ensure your professional interests are protected by maintaining strong relationships with legislators, regulatory agencies (LLR, SCDOR, SCDEW), and business leaders.
Membership Value:
- Hiring a private lobbyist: 90,000+ per year
- Included with membership: SCACPA advocacy on behalf of all members
Thank you for all you do to provide valuable education for members, keep us informed on current trends in the profession, and work with state leaders to help make South Carolina a better place to call home.
John Horton, CPA (Member since 1975)
Your voice. Your future.
Grow — Investing in the CPA Pipeline
SCACPA invests in future CPAs — from the classroom to licensure. Through initiatives like Junior Achievement and dual enrollment partnerships, SCACPA introduces the CPA profession to students as early as elementary and high school, helping them envision a future in the profession.
Through SCACPA, students and CPA Candidates gain access to the tools they need to launch successful accounting careers, including scholarships, CPA Exam review discounts, and connections to peers and career opportunities.
By engaging directly with educators, firms, and aspiring CPAs across South Carolina, SCACPA builds and sustains a strong pipeline of talent for the profession.
Membership Value:
- Recruiting visits: $3,000+ per visit in lost billable time
- Included with membership: SCACPA builds the pipeline — so you don’t have to
Thank you, SCACPA, for the scholarship. It’s truly helped take the pressure off as I work toward my CPA while paying for my master’s degree. It’s a fantastic opportunity, especially for those who might not have thought graduate school was within reach. It’s definitely been a weight lifted off my shoulders.
Olivia Van Houten, University of South Carolina
A stronger profession. A sustainable future. Powered by you.
Connect — A Statewide Community That Feels Local
From signature conferences to social and networking events throughout the year, SCACPA creates opportunities to develop valuable relationships that propel your career.
Online, SCACPA Connect lets you collaborate, share ideas, and get answers instantly without the noise of social media.
Membership Value:
- Typical professional networking memberships, platforms or events: $2,000+ annually.
- Included with membership: Year-round conferences, events, and peer networking that fosters professional development and valuable relationships
Busy Season Bingo (member social event)
We ordered lunch and played bingo with our tax team — a fun way to unwind, connect, and strengthen our team. Getting the job done matters, but so does enjoying the people we work with.
Beth Bauknight, CPA (Member since 1997)
Meaningful connections. Enduring relationships. Real impact across South Carolina.
Communicate — Clarity That Cuts Through the Noise
Your time is valuable. SCACPA cuts through the clutter to bring you curated news and updates that matter most to South Carolina CPAs.
The Current Assets newsletter, South Carolina CPA Report quarterly magazine, and regular updates via Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram deliver relevant and actionable information.
Membership Value:
- Your time: Invaluable
- Included with membership: Communication that’s personalized, intentional, and built around your professional life
I enjoy the new ways SCACPA operates, offers education opportunities, and reaches out to the community of CPAs. Good job!
Wyche Scarimbolo, CPA (Member since 2011)
Delivering the news you need when you need it.
Educate — Expertise that Goes Beyond the Classroom
Members enjoy unlimited access to high-quality, South Carolina-specific education programs — in-person and online.
Leading industry experts help SCACPA members make sense of complex tax, audit, and business issues that uniquely impact South Carolina CPAs. But their insight doesn’t stop when class ends. These experts contribute to our publications, share updates in SCACPA Connect, and stay engaged year-round to keep members informed and prepared.
In a profession that changes at lightspeed, education isn’t an event — it’s an ecosystem. At SCACPA, learning is built into everything we do so you can stay confident, current, and connected every day.
Membership Value:
- Average cost of 40 continuing education credits: $2,000 per person, per year
- Included with membership: Unlimited education – no additional registration fees required
SCACPA Con (Spring Splash)
The 2025 Spring Splash was an excellent conference — and one more SCACPA members should consider attending. The Association invests significant resources into both the spring and fall conferences, bringing in top-tier speakers to address timely, relevant topics. Beyond the education, it also offered great networking, good food, and a relaxed happy hour with adult beverages. It struck a great balance between professional development and fun.