Private Companies Practice Section

Practical tools, networking, expert insights, and discounts.

PCPS offers numerous resources, roundtables, toolkits

“Essentially, when the profession encounters issues where we feel our members could better thrive, we develop resources to help make that process and that journey a lot smoother.”

George Forsythe, CPA, Chair of the PCPS Executive Committee

PCPS offers numerous resources, roundtables, toolkits

“Essentially, when the profession encounters issues where we feel our members could better thrive, we develop resources to help make that process and that journey a lot smoother.”

George Forsythe, CPA, Chair of the PCPS Executive Committee

Important resources and FAQs to help you renew your PCPS membership.
From $50.00/yr

Successfully managing a 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, it’s a great investment for the 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!

Important resources and FAQs to help you renew your PCPS membership.
From $50.00/yr

Successfully managing a 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, it’s a great investment for the 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 Membership Requirements (Full Requirements available below)

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)

Tiers

Firm sizeAnnual dues
1 CPA$50
2-5 CPAs$100
6-10 CPAs$300
11-24 CPAs$550
25-99 CPAs$700
100+ CPAs$850


Register for an interactive PCPS overview session or watch a prerecorded PCPS overview and learn how to get the most from your PCPS membership. We’ll highlight member‑only benefits and discounts, demonstrate turnkey tools, and share tips for accessing resources quickly and easily.

PCPS Overview Session Schedule:

Register for an interactive PCPS overview session or watch a prerecorded PCPS overview and learn how to get the most from your PCPS membership. We’ll highlight member‑only benefits and discounts, demonstrate turnkey tools, and share tips for accessing resources quickly and easily.

PCPS Overview Session Schedule:

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

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

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