Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) - Firm membership

Successfully managing a CPA firm means cultivating a vibrant culture and fostering talent while serving clients in a constantly changing environment. The Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) supports CPA firms of all sizes in the everyday intricacies of running a practice by providing practical and customizable practice management resources.

PCPS is an add-on firm membership section within the AICPA, with membership starting at only $50 per CPA, up to a max of $850 per firm. Membership benefits include benchmarking data and customizable tools, along with articles and podcasts, networking opportunities, and discounts on AICPA professional liability insurance and select AICPA conferences and webcasts.

Your firm’s membership investment garners a wealth of resources you can use in your practice, regardless of your size. Plus, all firm staff (not limited to AICPA members) are eligible for the benefits and discounts of PCPS membership!

PCPS Firm Membership Requirements
Membership is open to firms meeting the following requirements. To join, a firm partner or owner must complete the online application.

• Majority of the firm’s financial and voting interest must reside with CPAs. All eligible CPA owners/shareholders must be AICPA members

• Firm must be a U.S. based public accounting firm (consulting firms may be approved on a case-by-case basis)

See the PCPS Governance Overview and Membership Eligibility Guidelines download below for additional section details, including membership and enrollment specifications.

Firm Membership Tiers and Dues
Membership dues (August 1- July 31) are based on the number of CPAs in the firm

Experience PCPS and Join
Register for an interactive PCPS overview or watch a prerecorded PCPS overview and learn how to get the most out of PCPS membership. We’ll explore PCPS member-only benefits and discounts, highlight and demonstrate turnkey tools, and provide tips on how to access resources easily. Or watch this overview session from a past session at AICPA's ENGAGE conference.

Do you have questions?
For more information on the Private Companies Practice Section, or if you have questions about the dues structure, email pcps@aicpa.org