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Congratulations to ISCPA's 
Outstanding Accounting Students!

When it comes to a career in accounting…Do you have more questions than answers?

The Iowa Society of CPAs can help you find the answers you need to pursue a career in accounting!

Whether you are taking your first accounting course or your last one before graduation, if accounting sparks your interest, learning as much as you can about the CPA profession is a wise career decision. Here’s a career tip: Become a student affiliate of the Iowa Society of CPAs, the statewide professional association for certified public accountants and others involved in the extraordinary world of accounting!

Eligibility Requirements
Student affiliation is open to any non-CPA taking an accounting course at an accredited post-secondary institution, i.e., a four-year college, university, or community/business college.

If you obtain a bachelor’s degree in accounting, you become eligible to be an exam-qualified affiliate with ISCPA until you successfully pass all four parts of the CPA exam. If you obtain a bachelor’s degree in another field, you are eligible to be a student affiliate as long as you are currently enrolled in one or more accounting courses.

Annual Student Affiliation Fee
$15.00/year (September 1 through August 31).

Student affiliates must reapply and pay the fee each year. An application form is posted online on the ISCPA website. In the fall, printed forms are distributed to students at Iowa colleges, universities, and community/business colleges.

Benefits
Involvement in a professional organization demonstrates a commitment to quality and a strong desire to succeed in whatever career you choose. Future employers will likely find that student affiliation sets you apart from the crowd. In addition, as a student affiliate, you will:

• Receive Iowa CPA. The most recent issue will be in your welcome packet.
• Receive profession-related publications.
• Be eligible for a $300 discount on Becker Professional Education review courses at any Iowa location.
• Be eligible for a 30% discount on Kaplan Schweser products.
• Be able to access to the “Members Only” section of the ISCPA website.
• Be eligible to participate in member buying/affiliate programs that offer a special discount to ISCPA members.
• Receive the member rate on ISCPA-sponsored continuing professional education courses.

Mentoring via Email
The ISCPA Career Awareness Committee offers a project called "e-mentoring" to all student affiliates. Here is a brief description:

• A committee member contacts the student affiliate by email and invites him or her to join the e-mentoring project.

• Student affiliates participating in this project will be encouraged to ask profession-related questions, seek career advice, learn how to access the Members Only section of the ISCPA website, find useful internet links, and so forth.

• Students may opt out of the project at any time.

Request an e-mentor today! Contact Karen at ISCPA (kthuente@iacpa.org, 515-223-8161, or 800-659-6375).

ISCPA website
The keyword searchable site lists benefits and programs; CPE courses; information about internships available for students; and links to relevant sites. If you are a student affiliate, you also have access to recent ISCPA publications and the online membership directory.

Questions?
Contact Karen Thuente, director of communications, 515-223-8161, 1-800-659-6375 (in Iowa), or by email (kthuente@iacpa.org).

How to Apply
Complete the application form and return it with a check for $15 (student affiliation fee) to ISCPA, 950 Office Park Road, Suite 300, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2548, or complete the student affiliation form on the ISCPA website and submit it electronically with credit card information.

Iowa Society of CPAs - 950 Office Park Rd., Ste. 300 - West Des Moines, IA 50265-2548
Phone 515-223-8161 - 800-659-6375 - Fax 515-223-7347 - Email iacpa@iacpa.org