The Arizona Society of CPAs

The Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) is an active professional organization of CPAs working together to enhance the profession and better serve the public. Since its establishment in 1933, the ASCPA has grown from a small group of 10 founding members to more than 5,300 CPAs Statewide today. A variety of issues brought the founding members together to form the Society, which was the culmination of a drive to advance and organize accountants in Arizona as an advocacy group that would address issues important to individual members. The Society also was intended to serve as a vehicle for enhancing the status of accountants within the state, increasing their influence with public officials, and linking them directly to the work of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The business environment of the new millennium is quite different from 1933, but many of the Society's goals have remained the same. The Society continues to work toward enhancing the image and status of accountants, as well as be an active voice and participant in the legislative process when issues affect the profession. With today's diverse membership including CPAs in public accounting, education, industry, and government, the ASCPA strives to enhance members' technical skills and professional knowledge by providing high quality continuing professional education, as well as fellowship with other members.