Professional Organizations

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners student membership is available to graduate and undergrad college and university students who have an interest in fraud prevention and detection. Graduate students should currently be enrolled in 6 semester hours and undergrad students currently enrolled in 9 semester hours. 

Fees are based on country of residence. 

Current U.S. fees are: Electronic Associate - $25 with substantiated enrollment.

Become a student member of the ACFE today by applying online!
 
A few of the student membership benefits include:

• Student Package at 65% discount – CFE exam prep course, CFE exam, and one year of membership after passing exam.  
• Online Career Center – connect with experienced professionals
• Reduced membership dues with full access to all member resources

Joining the Ohio Society of CPAs is easy and free. It’s Ohio’s premier professional association for CPAs and those in the accounting and business profession. The student membership can provide invaluable resources such as networking, a career center, and more. Jump start your career before graduation!

Become a student member of the OSCPA today by applying online!

• A few benefits a student affiliate member will enjoy:
• Members-only college scholarship opportunities
• Discounts on CPA exam review courses
• Internships and job opportunities through the Career Center Access to networking and social events with young CPAs

The Institute of Management Accountants offers student member access which includes many of the benefits of regular Professional memberships at a significantly discounted rate. Students must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours at a college or university to qualify. The IMA provides you the ability to network, learn about the roles of accountants and financial managers, build your resume and more.

Fees:

• One-year student membership - $39
• Two-year student membership - $78

Some benefits include:

• Plan and advance your career with CMA certification and job search
• Continuously learn with discounts on 500+ NASBA CPE credits
• Build networks by connecting with professionals through myIMA network

Become a student member of the IMA today by applying online!

The Financial Planning Association is the membership organization and professional home for committed practitioners who want to master the practice of financial planning and help shape the future of the profession. 

Fees: Aspiring Financial Planner - $50 annually (including chapter dues)

This membership is available to those who do not yet work in financial planning or financial services industry but aspire too. This type of membership may be held for a maximum of four years.

Become an Aspiring Financial Planner today by applying online!

Some benefits that will be available as a member:

• Events and conferences to network
• Continuing education and discounts
• Online communities and local chapters

The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is the country’s leading professional association of fee-only financial advisors – highly trained professionals who are committed to working in the best interest of those they serve.

Requirements: Applicant must be pursuing a degree or designation that will lead to a career in financial planning. Part-time students may be employed by a fee-only financial planning firm but may not work for a commission-earning firm. Full-time students may be exempt from the requirement if paid or unpaid employment by commission-earning firm is in connection with school related internship program. Exemptions require prior approval by NAPFA’s membership lead.

Fee: $150 part-time student $35 full-time student

Become a student affiliate of the NAPFA today by applying online!

Benefits of becoming a student affiliate:

• Network with other members
• Reduced rate for in-person conferences to network
• Discounts on products and services appropriate for a fee-only advisor