Future CPAs
Get started on your career.
If you're interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or are simply exploring your options, this page is for you. Although becoming a CPA can be challenging, the rewards are significant. Fortunately, the Louisiana Society of CPAs (LCPA) has many resources available to help you get started. From networking events to scholarships, we've got you covered. And if you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to call us. Consider us your personal career GPS – we're here to help you navigate your way to success.
Join Now for Free
Become a student or candidate affiliate member of LCPA and get free dual enrollment with the American Institute of CPAs, qualify for scholarships, and get invited to special events to prepare you for your career. BTW, it looks great on your resume, too!
Becoming a CPA
We know navigating the path to becoming a CPA isn't easy. Consider us your personal GPS. Check out details on colleges with accounting programs and earning the CPA designation.
Student & Candidate Member Benefits
Budgets are tight these days, so we offer Affiliate Membership to students and candidates until you earn your CPA. And just because it's free, doesn't mean we skimp on the benefits. Check out what you'll get.
CPA Exam Review Discounts
Student affiliates qualify for discounts on exam prep courses. Take your pick based on your learning style and budget. We want you to be successful, so we're giving you choices from some of the best providers around.
Apply for a Scholarship
Generously funded through members' contributions, LCPA awards thousands in scholarships to accounting majors at Louisiana universities each year. Scholarship applications are now open.
Scholarship Recipients
In 2024, 17 accounting majors at eight Louisiana universities received a combined total of $33,250 in awards. Meet the exemplary students who completed the scholarship application and were deemed worthy of financial awards.
Connect With Young CPAs
It's never too early to get your name out in the accounting world. We offer networking events specific to our student and candidate members. See which Young Professionals you can talk to and what events may happen near you.
Upcoming Events
Our Student & Candidate Affiliate Members get invited to exclusive events. Some in-person events can build networking skills and other events are social and just to have fun. There's also exclusive learning opportunities to get you ready for the next step in your career.
Upgrading to Licensed CPA
Are you an LCPA Candidate Affiliate Member who recently became licensed? Well, congrats! Now, it's time to upgrade your membership. Call our Member Support Team at 504.464.1040 or complete a Member Type Change Request Form.