indiana cpa society

Name

indiana cpa society

Legal name

Indiana CPA Society

Website

https://incpas.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Accountants

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE) (EDAAALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Continuing professional education
• CPA advocacy
• Accounting career development
• Membership networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: INCPAS operates primarily as a membership-based professional association. Members pay dues to join and access benefits including networking, CPE, advocacy representation, ethics resources, and member discounts.
2. CPE and Events: Revenue generated from CPE courses, conferences, seminars, and webinars. The organization offers both free CPE (member benefit) and paid courses. Additional revenue from sponsorship opportunities for conferences.
3. Scholarships and Foundation: The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation provides scholarships funded by member donations to support students pursuing accounting careers and CPA licensure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) is a nonprofit professional membership association that sells individual CPA memberships and delivers continuing professional education (CPE) courses, live and on-demand webinars, specialty conferences, ethics guidance, advocacy representation, and career resources to nearly 6,000 CPAs and accounting professionals in Indiana. It also runs student pipeline programs such as the INCPAS Scholars Program, ACAP outreach, and CPA Week, plus scholarship programs administered through the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation.

Product overview

The Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) is a professional association serving nearly 6,000 CPAs and accounting professionals in Indiana. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of member services organized around four core pillars: (1) Learning & CPE — including INCPAS On-Demand, webinars, conferences, and free CPE through In the Know and Town Hall Series; (2) Membership & Networking — encompassing member sections, career center, and the Open Forum community platform; (3) Advocacy — including the Indiana CPA-PAC, ethics hotline, and peer review support; and (4) Workforce Development — featuring the INCPAS Scholars Program, ACAP outreach, and CPA Week initiatives. The portfolio is delivered through a member portal, event catalog, and in-person programming, with no standalone software product or public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual CPA Membership Annual membership product for individual CPAs and accounting professionals in Indiana granting access to CPE, networking, ethics hotline, advocacy representation, member discounts, member sections, and the Open Forum community platform.
• INCPAS On-Demand CPE Online self-study CPE course catalog accessible anytime through the INCPAS member portal for CPA professionals needing flexible credit fulfillment.
• Webinars (Live CPE) Live virtual CPE webinar events enabling real-time participation and interaction for CPA professionals across Indiana on a scheduled catalog.
• Conferences Suite of annual in-person and hybrid specialty conferences (Controllers, Educators, Corporate Finance Forum, NFP, Women's Leadership, CPA Technology, K2 AI, K2 Excel Mastery, Multistate Tax, Indiana Tax Forum, Federal Tax Updates, Don Farmer Tax Education, CPE Cluster, Young Pros Summit) addressing specialized practice areas for CPA members.
• INCPAS Update & Annual Meeting Annual flagship event combining regulatory and legislative updates from Indiana accountancy leadership with networking and professional development sessions for INCPAS members.
• Member Section Education Specialized CPE programming and content organized by Member Sections (Tax, Audit, Client Advisory Services, Corporate Finance, Human Resources, Not-for-Profit, Practice Management, Technology) for INCPAS members.
• Career Center Online job board and career resources platform connecting accounting professionals and CPA candidates with employment opportunities at Indiana firms and organizations.
• College Scholarship Annual scholarship awards of $1,000-$2,000 (renewable up to $5,000 total) provided to Indiana college students pursuing accounting degrees and CPA licensure, funded by the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation.
• CPA Exam Scholarship Scholarship covering out-of-pocket CPA Exam-related costs for Indiana candidates pursuing the CPA credential, administered in partnership with the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation, ALPFA Indianapolis, and NABA Greater Indianapolis Chapter.
• Ethics Hotline Free confidential guidance service staffed by experienced CPA volunteers to help members navigate ethical questions, professional judgment issues, and concerns about the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
• INCPAS Scholars Program Multi-year scholarship and mentorship initiative providing financial assistance, networking, and professional development for Indiana accounting students pursuing CPA licensure.
• Peer Review Support Services Peer review resources and support for CPA firms, including access to the PRIMA peer review platform (AICPA partnership), reviewer selection guidance, and preparation materials to help firms meet professional standards requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,636 high school students reached through CPA Week presentations, doubling high school membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ALPFA IndianapoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on CPA Exam scholarships presented in partnership with the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation to support diverse candidates in pursuing the CPA credential.
• Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NABA Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on CPA Exam scholarships presented in partnership with the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation to support diverse candidates in pursuing the CPA credential.
• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on CPA licensure and mobility issues; worked together on the 120-hour rule change to allow candidates to sit for the CPA Exam earlier.
• AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Ethics Enforcement Program (JEEP) partnership for ethics complaint handling; collaboration on professional standards and Code of Professional Conduct; PRIMA peer review platform.
• Indiana Board of AccountancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory body overseeing CPA licensure. INCPAS maintains ongoing relationship for advocacy, regulatory updates, and representation of member interests.
• Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrative agency supporting the Indiana Board of Accountancy. INCPAS works with IPLA on rule changes and licensure matters.
• The Corydon GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal lobbying firm representing INCPAS at the Indiana Statehouse. Led advocacy efforts for HB1373 (120-hour rule change) and ongoing legislative agenda.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kentucky Society of CPAs: Kentucky's statewide CPA professional association offering continuing education, advocacy, and member benefits. Closely mirrors INCPAS's mission and product mix in a neighboring Midwestern state.
• Illinois CPA Society: A directly comparable state CPA society serving Illinois CPAs with CPE, advocacy, networking, and workforce development. Operates with a similar membership association model to INCPAS, making it the most natural geographic neighbor peer.
• Michigan Association of CPAs: Statewide CPA society serving Michigan CPAs with CPE, advocacy, and member resources. Operates the same membership-driven professional association model as INCPAS.
• Ohio Society of CPAs: Statewide CPA society providing CPE, advocacy, and member services to Ohio CPAs. Comparable to INCPAS in mission, structure, and revenue model (membership dues plus events), differing only by geographic footprint.

Others

• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy): National association supporting state boards of accountancy on CPA licensure, mobility, and exam administration. INCPAS works directly with NASBA on the 120-to-Sit rule and licensure reform; comparable as a governance and standards body in the same professional ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.
• CPA Crossings: Provider of online CPE courses for accountants. INCPAS lists CPA Crossings as an Online Learning Package partner on incpas.org, making it a direct supplier/adjacent partner in the CPE delivery ecosystem rather than a competing membership association.

Broad incumbents

• AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants): The national professional association for CPAs in the U.S. AICPA is the broader incumbent counterpart to INCPAS, providing national-level CPE, ethics enforcement (via the JEEP program INCPAS participates in), and standards-setting that INCPAS extends to the Indiana state level.

Regional players

• Indy Chamber: Greater Indianapolis regional chamber of commerce offering advocacy, networking, and professional development. Comparable as a regional membership-based advocacy and networking organization serving Indiana businesses, with INCPAS executive committee overlap via E. ZeNai Savage.

Emerging players

• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): Global association for management accountants, offering CPE, certification (CMA), and advocacy. Adjacent rather than direct competitor to INCPAS, but serves an overlapping accounting professional audience with similar membership and education products.
• The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA): International professional association for internal auditors providing certification, CPE, and advocacy. Comparable membership-driven model to INCPAS, serving an adjacent accounting/audit professional segment with overlapping CPE delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/INCPAS
• Facebookfacebook.com/IndianaCPASociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-cpa-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/incpasociety

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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