Connection & Advocacy

The MECPA staff and Board of Governors work with our lobbyists to protect your CPA license and to promote legislation that supports a strong Maine economy, enabling the accounting profession and business to succeed. Our efforts affect your practice and career,  ensuring the continued value and integrity of the CPA license.

Get the Latest Legislative News

The MECPA provides members with a weekly update of pertinent legislative activity while the state legislature is in session. Access these here.

Contact Your Legislator

You can serve as a valuable resource to help your state legislators understand financial issues. Consider reaching out to share your views on issues related to you and the profession.

      Contact your Senator                    Contact your Representative

AICPA/State Society Key Person Program

Through the Key Person program, MECPA members connect with Maine’s state and federal legislators who have jurisdiction over bills affecting the accounting profession. Key Persons cultivate relationships with these individuals providing education and technical expertise on tax, accounting, and financial legislation.

The MECPA provides guidance and talking points about issues facing the profession to help Key Persons fulfill their roles most effectively. For more information or to volunteer as a Key Person, contact Patricia Brigham, MECPA Executive Director, by email or phone (207) 761-0925.