Connection & Advocacy

Advocacy Connections 2025

Advocacy is an important part of our mission. To make the most of this valuable member benefit, here is a Resource Guide

 

The DEI Journey of the Accounting Profession

The Center for Accounting Transformation published this inciteful and informative report on why the accounting profession needs DEI to survive and thrive. 

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Center for Accounting Transformation- Talent Strategies Report

Maine's Governor & Climate Council Release Climate Plan 2.0

BOI Reporting Guidance- Webinar for Members

This 30 minute video provides pertinent information for CPAs providing Business Ownership Information reporting services to clients. Provided by Fincen Fetch.  

Resources for Meeting New Quality Management Standards

Effective December 15 2025, all firms who provide accounting and attest services must be in compliance. Find resources here. 

Need some additional help?  Four part webinar series here. 

New Quality Management System for Attest Services

Effective December 15 2025, firms performing attest services will need to comply with the AICPA's new Quality Management System. Originally released in June 2022, the effective date was extended to allow ample time to prepare. For more information and resources go here.

Advocating for STEM designation to support pipeline expansion

Great day at St. Josephs College- Is Business for Me?

The MECPA partnered with St. Josephs College and Wipfli, to welcome high school students to St. Joseph's College beautiful campus in Standish for an opportunity to learn about career opportunities in accounting and other business fields.  It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas and information with highly engaged high school and college, students, their teachers and accomplished business professionals from Wipfli, NBT Bank and Empeople Credit Union. To view the recording of this event  go here. 

Substantial Equivalency FAQs

MRS's Maine Tax Portal -Tax Professional Tips & Instructions

NASBA & AICPA Revise CPE Standards

Substantial Equivalency and 150 Hour Requirement

Accounting Career Opportunities are Limitless! Watch the Video

CPAs have an endless array of exciting and interesting career opportunities. Learn more here!

Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Accounting Profession

DEI is " good business" for firms and employers of all sizes according to this recent CPA Journal article