MACPA

What MACPA does

MACPA (Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Inc.) is a Maryland-incorporated, non-profit professional membership association founded in 1901 that serves over 8,000 licensed CPAs, accounting professionals, students, educators, and firms across the state. The organization delivers continuing professional education (CPE) through in-person, live virtual, and on-demand formats; provides legislative advocacy at the Maryland General Assembly and through a CPA Political Action Committee; and operates an online member community (MACPA Connect) spanning professional interest areas including Tax, A&A, Technology, AI, CAS, and Government/Non-profit accounting. Core products include the digital Statement magazine, Future-Proof and Beyond the Bottom Line podcasts, signature events such as Elevate & Celebrate, CPA Day in Annapolis, and the MACC coastal conference, plus scholarship, mentorship, and leadership development programs delivered through the affiliated MACPA Foundation.

The association monetizes through a diversified non-profit revenue stack: recurring annual membership dues across standard, emerging professional, and corporate tiers; paid CPE courses and event registrations (with complimentary CPE for members and $70 webcast access for non-members); sponsorships and advertising from Preferred Providers and event sponsors; sales from the MACPA Store; and tax-deductible donations to the MACPA Foundation. Technology infrastructure runs on the SailAMX association management platform for member services and learning management for CPE delivery, with no public-facing APIs or proprietary AI systems; AI capability is delivered to members through a strategic partnership with Blue J for generative AI-powered tax research, complemented by internal AI education resources. Customer segments span CPAs in public practice, business and industry, government, and non-profit accounting, plus a growing student and high school pipeline developed in partnership with AICPA & CIMA.

Name

MACPA

Legal name

Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Inc.

Website

https://macpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MACPA is a Maryland non-profit professional membership association serving over 8,000 CPAs and accounting professionals with continuing education, legislative advocacy, community programs, and scholarship support, operating since 1901.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Continuing professional education
• CPA advocacy services
• Accounting professional development
• Peer review services

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide access to member benefits including CPE courses, networking events, publications, preferred provider discounts, and advocacy services. Membership tiers include standard, emerging professional, and corporate memberships.
2. CPE and Event Registration: Revenue from continuing professional education courses, conferences, and signature events. Members receive complimentary CPE options while non-member event registration is available at standard rates.
3. MACPA Store: Sale of apparel and accessories featuring MACPA and CPA logos. A portion of proceeds supports the MACPA Foundation's talent pipeline initiatives.
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from Preferred Provider partnerships, event sponsorships, advertising in member publications including Statement magazine and email newsletters.
5. MACPA Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting scholarships, student programs, mentorship, and diversity initiatives for future CPAs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MACPA is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers continuing professional education (CPE), advocacy, networking, publications, and career development services to more than 8,000 CPAs, accounting professionals, and students across Maryland. Members gain access to a portfolio of programs including MACPA Connect (online community), the Statement digital magazine, in-person and virtual CPE, signature conferences, mentorship, scholarships via the MACPA Foundation, peer review services through Coastal Peer Review, and preferred-provider discounts including the Blue J AI tax research platform.

Product overview

MACPA operates as a membership-based professional association offering a unified portfolio of member services for Maryland CPAs and accounting professionals. Core offerings include the MACPA Connect online community platform and the Statement Magazine (now fully digital). Professional development is delivered through the CPE Catalog with on-demand, live virtual, and in-person courses and certificate programs. Member engagement is supported by the Future-Proof and Beyond the Bottom Line podcasts, the Student Leadership Academy and High School Leadership Academy programs, and a Mentorship Program. The association also provides advocacy services, a Preferred Providers Program, scholarship funding through the MACPA Foundation, and peer review services via Coastal Peer Review. Through a strategic partnership, members also gain access to Blue J's AI-powered tax research platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MACPA Connect: Online discussion community for MACPA members to connect, share knowledge, and engage with peers.
• Future-Proof Podcast
• Beyond the Bottom Line
• The Statement
• The Quarterly Download
• Student Leadership Academy
• MACPA Foundation
• Elevate & Celebrate
• Women to Watch Awards

Products and services

• MACPA Connect Online discussion community where MACPA members can find answers, ask questions, share knowledge, and connect across professional interest areas including Tax, Accounting & Auditing, Technology, AI, CAS, Practitioners, Not-for-Profit, and DE&I.
• Statement Magazine (Digital) Member-exclusive flagship publication reimagined in 2025 as a fully digital format hosted on MACPA News, offering timely community stories, advocacy updates, and professional development content.
• CPE Catalog and On-Demand Learning Continuing professional education offerings including hundreds of in-person, on-demand, and online CPE courses, certificate programs, and complimentary CPE for members across tax, audit, technology, AI, CAS, and other practice areas.
• The Quarterly Download Quarterly 90-minute virtual webcast offering complimentary CPE for members, replacing the traditional MACPA Town Hall format in 2025.
• Future-Proof Podcast Weekly podcast hosted by Bill Sheridan featuring conversations with accounting and finance leaders on trends, technology, and the future of the profession.
• Beyond the Bottom Line Podcast Podcast series hosted by CEO Rebekah Olson featuring conversations that inspire and help shape the future of accounting and finance.
• Student Leadership Academy Events and programs for accounting and finance college students including the Jumpstart Your CPA Career program and Future CPA Internship Bootcamp, providing networking, skill development, and peer connections.
• High School Leadership Academy Program for high school students introducing accounting and finance careers, offered in partnership with AICPA & CIMA and the Youth Apprenticeship in Maryland program, including 230 high school students impacted.
• Mentorship Program Structured program connecting 475+ mentors and mentees within the MACPA community to support professional development and career guidance for Maryland CPAs and emerging professionals.
• MACPA Foundation Scholarships Scholarship programs funded by the MACPA Foundation including academic scholarships, CPA Exam Fee Scholarships, and CPA Exam Review Scholarships for students and CPA candidates in Maryland, with $125,000 in 2026 scholarship commitments and 34 scholarships totaling $70,500 awarded.
• Peer Review Services Quality assurance program for CPA firms administered through Coastal Peer Review, serving members in Maryland and North Carolina.
• Advocacy and Political Action Committee Legislative advocacy services including annual CPA Day in Annapolis, year-round advocacy, political action committee, and successful support for experience-based CPA licensure pathways and interstate practice legislation in Maryland.
• Preferred Providers Program Curated network of preferred providers offering cutting-edge tools and services for accounting professionals, including ADP, Aon, CPA.com, and Ramp, with member-exclusive benefits and exclusive events.
• Blue J AI Tax Research (via Partnership) AI-powered tax law research platform available to MACPA members through a strategic partnership, providing GenAI-driven verifiable tax answers with inline citations, automated drafting of client communications, and access to federal and Maryland state tax content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $21,000 raised at 2026 Fairway to the Future tournament to build next generation of accounting professionals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Waverly Woods Golf ClubminorOthers · 3 June 2026Venue for Fairway to the Future Golf Tournament, third annual event raising funds for MACPA Foundation talent pipeline initiatives.
• Blue JcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 January 2025Strategic partnership bringing AI-powered tax law research to Maryland CPAs. Blue J's generative AI solution provides verifiable tax answers in seconds, automated drafting, and access to comprehensive tax content including Maryland state tax. Samantha Bowling of GWCPA testimonial highlights transformation of firm research processes.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Collaboration providing MACPA members with new learning opportunities and certificate programs through IMA's professional development resources.
• AICPA & CIMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Youth Apprenticeship Program in Maryland and Student Leadership Academy. Joint initiative to inspire and guide next generation of accounting and finance leaders. Includes 230 high school students through AICPA & CIMA partnership.
• Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for MACPA Leadership Academy program offering best-in-class, research-based leadership development customized for accounting and finance professionals.
• Junior Achievement of Central MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for signature events including Elevate & Celebrate, High School Leadership Academy, and Annual Meeting at Junior Achievement facilities in Baltimore.
• Color AccountingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning system partner for High School Leadership Academy delivering accounting literacy, financial skills and business acumen for students.
• ADPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred provider offering exclusive benefits for MACPA members including HR solutions, payroll services, and town hall sponsorship on trends reshaping work.
• AonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred provider delivering expertise in risk consulting, cybersecurity, and professional solutions tailored for accounting professionals.
• RampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred provider sponsor of Quarterly Download events, offering finance automation solutions helping tens of thousands of finance teams modernize operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS): Statewide membership association for Illinois CPAs offering CPE, advocacy, and member community. Directly comparable to MACPA in mission, services, and member-association governance.
• Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA): Statewide CPA membership association serving Texas CPAs with CPE, advocacy, peer review, and publications. Operates the same member-association model as MACPA at significantly larger scale.
• Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA): Florida's statewide CPA membership association providing CPE, advocacy, peer review, and networking. Operates the same member-association model as MACPA.
• New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA): One of the largest U.S. state CPA societies, serving New York CPAs with CPE, advocacy, networking, and publications. Directly comparable to MACPA in mission, member services, and chapter/society structure.
• California Society of CPAs (CalCPA): California's statewide CPA membership association offering CPE, advocacy, peer review, and member benefits. Operates the same member-association model as MACPA at a larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• AICPA & CIMA: National umbrella body for CPAs in the U.S. and a global association for management accountants. Directly comparable as the largest professional membership organization serving the same CPA constituency as MACPA, with overlapping CPE, advocacy, and publication offerings.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): Global association for management accountants and finance professionals. Comparable as a professional membership body serving accounting/finance practitioners; MACPA signed a 2025 partnership with IMA to deliver certificate programs to MACPA members.

Regional players

• Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA): State CPA society serving Pennsylvania CPAs with CPE, advocacy, and member services. Comparable state-society model and a neighboring Mid-Atlantic geography to MACPA.
• New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA): State CPA society serving New Jersey CPAs with CPE, advocacy, and member services. Comparable state-society model and operates in a neighboring Mid-Atlantic/East Coast geography to MACPA.
• Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA): Virginia's statewide CPA membership association offering CPE, advocacy, and networking. Directly comparable to MACPA in services and serves a neighboring Mid-Atlantic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MACPA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MACPANews
• Facebookfacebook.com/macpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-association-of-cpas
• Instagraminstagram.com/macpa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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