Why Join the LCPA?
Membership has its benefits.
We get it — there are a lot of professional associations out there. So, how do you choose the best association to complement your career as a CPA? Besides being the premier association for CPAs in Louisiana, we're giving you ten more reasons to be — and stay — an LCPA member.
1. Access to high-quality CPE at member discounts
LCPA’s CPE program provides you with hundreds of educational opportunities -- all at substantial member discounts. Whether in industry, public practice, government, or education, you can choose from seminars, workshops, conferences, self-study and in-house courses, and chapter-sponsored CPE events to improve your professional and personal development. We also extend the member discount on CPE to your non-CPA staff members.
2. Networking and leadership opportunities
Networking is indispensable and critical to your success. As an LCPA member, you have many opportunities to network with your fellow CPAs. Involvement in local chapter activities and statewide committees and task forces enables you to network with other members who share your ideas, interests, and concerns. These opportunities build valuable leadership skills and lifetime friendships.
3. State chapter membership at no extra cost
LCPA is comprised of nine geographic chapters, providing members with access to chapter-sponsored activities such as monthly meetings, industry programs, CPE, and social events that facilitate networking opportunities with colleagues.
4. Savings on products and services you need
Take advantage of several outstanding member discount programs. Save on everything from CPE to document destruction to office supplies and everyday products and services to make your personal and professional life easier. CPAs look to the bottom line, and there’s no reason that you can’t be the one saving money.
5. Lagniappe member magazine delivered the way you prefer
You’ll stay current on the issues affecting the CPA profession through LCPA’s print and online publications. Published six times a year, the Society’s magazine,
Lagniappe, brings members the latest technical and professional developments and legislative updates. Choose to receive it in print, digitally, or both.
6. News alerts to keep you up to date
One of the most valuable of LCPA's member services, our Advocacy/Tax Alerts provide "real-time” technical information when you need it fast. Distributed via email and posted online, our Alerts keep you informed of the latest legislation, tax interpretations affecting your practice, and federal, state, and local tax issues throughout the year.
7. Advocacy to preserve the integrity of the CPA designation
Ongoing relationships with the State Board of CPAs of Louisiana, Internal Revenue Service, Louisiana Department of Revenue, and Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office help the LCPA keep up-to-date with new developments affecting business and the CPA profession. LCPA has organized a list of key LDR and IRS contacts to make communication easier.
8. Career resources to keep you on the path to success
LCPA members can have their resumes professionally reviewed to ensure they put their best foot forward. LCPA's classifieds remain one of the top-visited pages on our website listing job openings. Whether you're looking to find a job or fill a position, we can help.
9. Peer review to maintain high standards
Our knowledgeable Peer Review Team works with you to better understand the peer review process from enrollment to preparation to review to reporting. We're here to be your advocate and help you ensure that each step is completed efficiently and in compliance.
10. Trusted support staff whenever you need us
LCPA members have easy access to qualified senior staff to answer technical questions. Executive Director & CEO Ron Gitz assists members with issues related to the profession and serves as a liaison with state and federal agencies.