FAQs About Your Dues
Your 2011-2012 Connecticut Society of CPAs membership dues are payable upon receipt. Please remember that your timely payment means you won’t miss a beat when it comes to CPE discounts, your subscription to Connecticut CPA, member electronic news, and outstanding networking opportunities.
Here are some FAQs about the whole dues process. If you have any other questions, contact Membership Coordinator Liz Frazza at 860-258-0220 or lizf@cscpa.org.
What happens if I wait to pay my dues?
Due to the high costs associated with multiple printing and mailing, payments postmarked on or after July 1 will be subject to a multiple billing fee in the amount of $10. Payments received after August 1 will be subject to a multiple billing fee of $20.
What do I get for my dues?
Members benefit from opportunities to network with fellow CPAs and other professional affiliates (including the IRS and DRS), advocacy at the state capitol, the publication you’re reading right now, discounts on CPE, complimentary programming, career guidance, and more!
If you don’t pay your dues by July 1, you’ll miss out on lots of member benefits including the CPE member discount, up to $100 per course!
We’ll also be unable to award CPE credit for complimentary members-only programs such as CONNection and Friday Focus meetings.
How can I pay my dues?
The quickest and easiest way to pay your dues is online at www.cscpa.org/dues. You’ll be done in minutes, save the cost of a stamp, and receive an instant payment confirmation via email.
As an added convenience, when you log in to pay your dues, you’ll be asked to view and update (if necessary) some basic contact information. It’ll take 10 seconds to do, and all of your information will be up-to-date in our database.
You can also send your dues directly to the CSCPA office at 716 Brook Street, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3433.
Can I pay dues for everyone at my firm at once?
Yes, you can!
When you log into the website at www.cscpa.org/dues, and click “I want to renew my membership,” you’ll see two options: “I want to renew membership for myself” and “I want to renew membership for multiple people.”
If you select “I want to renew membership for multiple people,” you can just check off the names of the employees at your firm or company whose memberships you wish to renew and pay the total amount with your credit card. You’ll receive an instant confirmation.
You can also mail one check for the firm; just be sure you include all of the individual invoices.
When is payment due?
Membership dues are payable upon receipt.
I received my dues notice and the billing class listed is incorrect or will be changing this year. Can I change it myself and pay the new amount?
Your billing class is based upon your status as of March 31, 2011. If your circumstances changed after that date, it will be reflected in next year’s dues invoice. If your circumstances changed prior to March 31, please contact Liz at 860-258-0220.
You can update your employment status online at any time at www.cscpa.org/FirmUpdate. Keeping your information up-to-date helps keep your billing status correct and your member benefits as relevant and helpful as possible.
At this time, I no longer wish to remain a member. Can I just ignore the statement?
We’d love to talk with you first and see if we can help you discover more value in your membership. Please call Liz at 860-258-0220.
If you don’t want to be a member anymore, you do need to mail or email (to lizf@cscpa.org) a letter of resignation to the Society. The resignation must be received no later than August 18, 2011.
What form of payment does the Society accept?
You can pay your dues with a personal check, firm check, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.
I’ll turn 65 during the fiscal year and plan to retire. Can I just pay the retired rate?
Not yet; billing codes are based on your status as of June 1. Let us know when you retire and we’ll switch your billing class so you’ll be all set for next year.
I’m semi-retired, only working during tax season; can I pay the retired rate?
No, you must be fully retired from all employment to pay that rate.
Are my CSCPA annual dues tax-deductible?
Dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of your dues, however, is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense because the CSCPA engages in lobbying on your behalf. The non-deductible percentage is noted on the dues statement.
What is the ETF?
The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) is the scholarship arm of the CSCPA and your contribution to the ETF is tax-deductible. The ETF provides valuable scholarships to students and aid to accounting departments and societies at Connecticut colleges and universities to allow more potential Connecticut CPAs the chance to pursue their dreams.
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