The MICPA is a student resource unlike any other, supporting those already on the path to becoming a CPA as well as those just beginning to explore what an accounting career can offer. For instance, the free MICPA college student membership delivers the same benefits our CPA members enjoy, plus exclusive content and resources designed specifically for future professionals.

Student members can build their network, gain experience and grow their leadership skills right on campus as an MICPA Campus Influencer. Working closely with faculty and peers, campus influencers help share the benefits of the MICPA complimentary student membership and the CPA credential. Plus, our campus influencers are given rare opportunities to meet with high profile CPAs across the state and, upon graduation, are gifted with two free years of continued CPA Candidate membership with the MICPA, so they can continue to build their careers while working toward earning the CPA credential.

Beyond campus, MICPA student members are also empowered to explore the myriad career paths available under the accounting umbrella. Our mentorship program allows students to work closely with experienced or emerging CPAs to gain insight and guidance on everything from career paths to CPA Exam preparation. This often leads to unexpected opportunities, like one mentee who was invited by her mentor to attend an exclusive MICPA Accountant 2 movie premiere event and landed an internship the same night! As a more direct approach, student members can also post their resumes and apply for roles posted on the MICPA Career Center, an accounting-focused job board often featuring internships and entry level roles at firms of all sizes, including the Big Four, across the state.

Beyond networking, the MICPA is here for students through every aspect of their educational journey. The MICPA Student Accounting Academy is a portal to resources exploring interview skills, budgeting techniques, industry accounting and more. Moreover, our organization has forged partnerships with top CPA Exam preparation programs, including Becker, Gleim, Surgent CPA Review and UWorld Roger CPA Review, to secure exclusive discounts and rates for MICPA student members. Our partnership with Surgent also includes a free Mock CPA Exam, available twice a year, which provides an immersive test-taking environment that simulates the real CPA Exam with questions laid out in accordance with the Uniform CPA Exam Blueprint.

So, what are you waiting for? Start your journey as an MICPA student member today!