Membership Categories
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LCPA is dedicated to providing the best in professional education, networking opportunities, and resources to help all members make sense of a changing and complex world. Whether just starting out or approaching retirement, we're here to help you along every step of your evolving career.
LCPA's membership year runs May 1 through April 30.*
Simplified Billing – One Invoice. One Payment.
LCPA’s annual Simplified Billing lets you receive one invoice and make one payment for all your staff’s membership renewals. If your firm/company wants to enroll in simplified billing, contact Diedra Allen, 504.904.1131.
CPA Members
Includes current CPA Active (licensed), Inactive CPA, or Retired CPA with a valid CPA certificate (in good standing with the State Board). Your membership category is based on your current position or the type of industry in which you work.
| CPA Member Member who holds a valid CPA certificate with the State Board | |
| Out of State Member who holds a valid CPA certificate with a State Board and resides outside of Louisiana | |
| Retired Member who has reached age 65 and works less than 10 hours per week on average as calculated on an annual basis | |
| *Annual dues are payable June 30. After June 30, all member benefits, including CPE discounts, will be unavailable until dues are paid, and a $30 late fee will apply. Dues paid after August 31 are subject to a $50 late fee. Membership will be terminated if not paid in full by November 1. |
Students+Candidates
LCPA also offers affiliate categories for future CPAs. Affiliates do not have voting rights but do qualify for other benefits such as discounted CPE and CPA Exam Prep discounts. If you already qualify for a CPA license, please apply for the LCPA membership type above that aligns with your status.
| Exam Candidates Graduated from college and studying/sitting for the Uniform CPA Exam, or has passed the Uniform CPA Exam and is working toward meeting the experience requirement for licensure (subject to renewal) | free |
| Students Enrolled in a Louisiana college working toward the 150-hour requirement to become a CPA; this is a dual membership in LCPA and the American Institute of CPAs (subject to renewal) | free |
Membership Category Change Request
Already a member (or non-member) and need to change your membership category? Contact our Member Support Team at 504.464.1040 or complete a Membership Type Change Request Form.
Does your employer pay for your membership?
Many do! If you're not sure whether your firm/company has already arranged to pay for your membership, please check with your administrator or contact Diedra Allen to avoid duplicate payments. If you think your employer may need a little convincing, check out this sample message you can personalize and share — Why Support My LCPA Membership.
Tax Information for Your Dues
While your dues payment is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution, it may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses or under other provisions of the IRS Code, subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities. LCPA estimates the non-deductible portion of your 2024-25 dues allocable to lobbying is 10%.