Why Become a Member?

Pave the way to your career dreams.
Join the Illinois CPA Society as a student member for only $20.

Student membership resources include:

• Resume and interviewing tips galore. Make sure your first impression is going to get you that job.

• Job and Internship Email Alerts. Targeted for accounting majors. Be the first to get information on jobs that require 0-3 years experience.

• Year-round networking opportunities and social events. ICPAS has over 22,000 members. Meet and greet your future bosses.

• Seven issues of INSIGHT magazine. Stay on top of industry news and read what other Illinois CPAs read.

• Members-only Business Research Library. Online or in-person, get quick answers to your research questions.

• Annual scholarship support. Ease student loan debt through the support of the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois.

• Cut and Simplify Your Monthly Student Loan Repayments – Introducing the Student Loan Consolidation Program. The Student Loan Consolidation Program, a federally guaranteed student loan consolidation program enables borrowers with greater than $7,500 in outstanding student loans to have only one monthly payment, a variety of flexible repayment plans to choose from, and a substantially lower monthly payment. As a reward for consecutive on time payments, members of Illinois CPA Society are eligible to receive an additional 1.0% reduction on their interest rate after just 3 years (36 payments). Within the first six months after graduation, you are also eligible to lock-in an interest rate 0.60% lower than it would be after you start repayment. Payments can be automatically deducted from your bank account, which results in an even greater interest rate reduction. There are no credit checks, origination fees, or penalties for early pre-payment, so you can theoretically pay off your loan as quickly as you can afford. Personal loan counselors are available to walk you through the entire process and to answer any questions that you may have.

  Visit https://icpas.slcp.com or call toll-free 866-304-4520 to learn more about consolidating your student loans.

Mission Statement

To provide the highest value knowledge, information services, and advocacy to help members be successful.

• Provide a vehicle for member interaction and knowledge exchange.

• Assist members in their professional growth and development.

• Enhance the quality of performance of CPAs.

• Represent the professional views of members.

• Promote public awareness of the value and diversity of CPAs.

• Attract quality individuals to the CPA profession.

Young Professionals Group

The Young Professionals Group is made up of CPAs in their 20's, who plan social programs and networking events for the Society's young professional members. Events have included informational seminars and pre-work breakfasts, sporting and charity events. For further information visit our Young Professionals Group web page or contact:

Jacqueline Berk Babb, Director, Students and Young Professionals
312/993-0407 ext. 293 or 800/993-0407 (Illinois only)

Leadership & Networking Opportunities

There are many great leadership opportunities available to Illinois CPA Society members. ICPAS maintains more than 30 committees and task forces and more than 20 Special Interest Groups. In addition to the groups mentioned above, members can get involved in chapter planning, volunteer service, student outreach and several other areas.