Why Join?
Becoming a Member of MTCPA
The Montana Society of CPAs is a professional community of CPAs and financial professionals who work in business and industry, education, government, not-for-profit organizations and public accounting. With more than 1,400 members, MTCPA is the only organization in the State of Montana dedicated to serving the professional needs of CPAs, educating consumers about CPAs and the services they provide, and encouraging students to study accounting and enter the profession. MTCPA members are CPAs, financial professionals, students and retirees.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
From continuing professional education to networking, MTCPA offers the services and programs that you need as a CPA in Montana. When you join MTCPA, you receive services, benefits and opportunities to advance and enhance your career.
- Stay informed with our customized weekly newsletter, eConnect.
- Discounts on other CPE courses and conferences.
- Engage with peers on our member-only forum, MT Roots.
- Advocate for the advancement of the profession through our government relations efforts.
- Advance your career or recruit new talent with the MTCPA's Job Board.
- Access MTCPA's Knowledge Hub - our library of free downloadable content including white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, industry analysis and much more.
- Grow your business with our Find a CPA referral service.
Public Practice: CPAs working for a public accounting firm; living in Montana
Bus / Ind / NFP / Gov (BING): CPAs in Business, Industry, Nonprofit, Government not working for a public accounting firm; living in Montana
Non-CPA (public practice): Owners or staff working directly with/for certified public accountants; do not hold a certificate themselves; live and/or work in the U.S.
Non-CPA (BING): Accounting professionals in business, industry, non-profit or government OR educators teaching accounting or accounting-related courses; do not hold a certificate themselves; live and/or work in the U.S.
Educator: Any full-time accounting educator or CPA working in administration at the College of Business at a Montana university
Associate: Degree-holding; working towards their CPA certification
Out-of-Country: CPA in Public Practice or BING; living in another country (must hold a certificate of membership with the Association of CPAs International)
Out-of-State: CPA in Public Practice or BING; living in another state
Inactive: CPA who has temporarily left the workforce (i.e. illness, raising children); living in Montana
Retired: 60 years of age or older; fully retired; member in good standing for 10+ years; has not been granted Honorary Life status
Student: Enrolled in Accounting program and at least a sophomore standing
The below membership dues are current for the upcoming 2025-2026 FY, which runs from February 1 to January 31. After that date, dues are prorated based on the time of the year you join (prorated quarterly) and your dues class.
| Member Type | Dues | Member Type | Dues |
| Public Practice | $345 | Non-CPA | $150 |
| Bus / Ind / NFP / Gov | $315 | Associate | $150 |
| Out-of-State | $285 | Out-of-Country | $400 |
| Inactive | $50 | Student | $0 |
| Retired | $50 | Educator | school pays |