| National_Association_of_Black_Accountants,_Inc_ Developing, encouraging and serving as a resource for greater participation by African Americans and other minorities in the accounting profession. |
| National_Association_of_Black_Accountants_Southern_Region Organization of minority accounting professionals. |
| National_Association_of_Enrolled_Agents Organization for Enrolled Agents, who are persons licensed by the U.S. government to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service. |
| National_Association_of_Forensic_Accountants_(NAFA) An international organization of professional forensic/investigative accounting firms who provide expert forensic accounting investigations to individuals, corporations, attorneys, and the insurance i |
| National_Association_of_Small_Business_Accountants Represents certified public accountants, public accountants, and enrolled agents who provide accounting services to small businesses throughout the United States. |
| National_Association_of_State_Boards_of_Accountancy NASBA, organization of the boards of accountancy of the United States. Contains the downloadable text of the Uniform Accountancy Act. Offers CredentialNet - helps track continuing professional educati |
| National_Association_of_Tax_Practitioners The largest tax association serving Tax Preparers, Enrolled Agents, Certified Public Accountants, Certified Financial Planners, Accountants, and Attorneys. Offers education, tax supplies, and tax rese |
| National_Institute_of_Accountants_(NIA) Representative professional organisation for Australian accountants. Provides news of the profession, standards information, and technical updates for practitioners. Includes public and member-only a |
| National_Institute_of_Certified_Public_Accountants_(NICPA) Offers a professional certification program in accountancy in India. |
| New_Jersey_Society_of_Certified_Public_Accountants Resource for and about CPA's in New Jersey includes technical content for CPA's, information on how to become a CPA, and tax and financial tips. |
| New_Jersey_Society_of_Enrolled_Agents State society for licensed Enrolled Agents. Includes events calendar, newsletter, tax tips, and organization information. |
| New_York_State_Society_Of_CPAs NYSSCPA has over 33,000 members, eleven local chapters, state-level committees and their online CPA services. |
| The_Oklahoma_Society_of_CPAs_Internet_Resource Includes online CPE course search, online enrollment, membership information, consumer information, financial advice, CPA referral service, and student information. |
| Oregon_Society_of_CPA\'s Professional organization for Oregon Certified Public Accountants. Offers research and resources for members, non-member CPA's, students, and the public. |
| Pakistani_Professionals_Forum Evolved to address the issues of Pakistani professionals - in the fields of accounting, finance, taxation and banking - who have immigrated to Canada. |
| Richmond_Metropolitan_Chapter_of_National_Association_of_Black_Accountants Includes activities, history, and membership information for Richmond, VA organization. |
| Society_of_Certified_Management_Accountants_of_Sri_Lanka Organization promotes the practice of management accountancy. |
| Society_of_Management_Accountants_of_Canada Includes information about management accounting practices including tables of contents and selected articles from the CMA Magazine (in English and French). |
| South_African_Institute_of_Chartered_Accountants Includes a searchable members directory and a description of accounting practice structures and certifications in South Africa. |
| Sox_Australia Sox Australia is a not-for-profit Australian organisation helping people with training on the US accounting rules of Sarbanes-Oxley. |
| A_I_S_E_ Represents the soap, detergents and maintenance products industry for consumers and professional users with international and European official and professional bodies. |
| Alberta_Petro-Chemical_Safety_Council_(Northern) Industry association in Canada aims to share information about and resolve occupational health and safety issues. Includes news, events, and training materials. |
| Alliance_for_the_Polyurethanes_Industry Information regarding recyling, environmental regulation, stewardship and other aspects of the polyurethane industry. |
| American_Chemical_Society A resource for chemistry and chemical applications, including databases, publications, career information and educational resources. |
| American_Chemistry_Council Represents the American chemical industry. Information about the Responsible Care initiative, news articles, press releases, research and testing, and public health. |
| American_Solvents_Council Trade association promotes the benefits and safe use of solvents in manufacturing. Information provided for product uses, handling, regulation and disposal. |
| Association_of_Chemical_Industry_of_Texas ACIT represents the chemical industry in Texas. Environmental, educational, economic, and safety information as well as information regarding meetings and related sites. |
| Association_of_the_Dutch_Chemical_Industry Represents the chemical industry in the Netherlands. Press releases, an annual report, a profile of the Dutch chemical industry, and information about Responsible Care initiatives. |
| Australasian_Institute_of_Dangerous_Goods_Consultants The AIDGC (Australasian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants)provide advice on storage and handling of all hazardous materials classes, and services including WorkCover License plan stamping. |
| Baltimore_Chemical_Association BCA promotes the chemical industry in Baltimore, MD and offers scholarships to study chemistry or chemical engineering in the state of Maryland. News, information about events, and scholarship informa |
| Canadian_Chemical_Producers\'_Association Represents the majority of Canadian chemical manufacturers. Includes member directory, policy initiatives, and national industry overviews. |
| Canadian_Urethane_Manufacturers_Association Association of processors and suppliers of castable polyurethane materials in Canada. |
| Chemical_and_Allied_Industries\'_Association CAIA launched Responsible Care in South Africa to respond to public concerns about the manufacture, storage, transport, use, and disposal of chemicals. |
| Chemical_Industries_Association The Chemical Industies Association (CIA) is the UK chemical industry's leading trade and employer's association. |
| The_Chemical_Industry_Vision_2020_Technology_Partnership_ Focuses on the technology needs in new chemical science and engineering. Including supply chain management, information systems, manufacturing and operations. Association goal is to maintain U.S. lead |
| Commercial_Development_and_Marketing_Association A professional association dedicated to fostering, promoting and sharing business processes for long term growth and value creation in the chemical and allied industries. |
| Crystal_Faraday_Partnership A virtual center of excellence in green chemical technology accessing the resources of its industrial and academic participants to promote lower-cost, sustainable manufacturing solutions for the chemi |
| IMPACT_Faraday_Partnership Faraday Partnerships promote improved interactions between UK industry and the science, engineering and technology base of colloid technology through the involvement of intermediate organisations. |
| International_Council_of_Chemical_Associations ICCA is formed by national associations around the world. Information regarding issues and compliance with Responsible Care initiatives. |
| Louisiana_Chemical_Association Represents the chemical industry in Louisiana. Information about environmental, health and safety concerns, governmental affairs, work force development, and the Responsible Care initiative. |
MAPA...AT A GLANCE
The Massachusetts Association of Public Accountants was organized in 1946 with the dedication to
improve the accounting profession and the status of its individual practitioners. It also serves
as a liaison for its members to build rapport with state and federal agencies, and the financial
communities throughout the state. The association is affiliated with the National Society of
Public Accountants and is a member of the New England States Association of Public Accountants.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Professional Development Continuing Education
MAPA professional development programs are approved by the Massachusetts Board of Public
Accountancy and the Accreditation Council For Accountancy.
Professional Development Seminars
Seminars are held each year at various locations throughout the state. Topics and materials
presented at the seminars are by acknowledged experts chosen on the basis of keeping the
practitioner up to date on new and emerging developments which affect the profession.
Annual Conference on Taxation
Each year, MAPA co-sponsors with the Internal Revenue Service programs to update and
exchange expertise in tax law procedures.
State Tax Seminar
In January of each year, MAPA invites representatives from the Department of Revenue
to brief members concerning new developments and procdural changes of the Department.
Referral Service
The MAPA Office maintains a file of members interested in obtaining clients in their
geographic area. This service is available at no cost to members.
Tax Form Service
Copies of out-of-state individual and corporation tax forms are available to MAPA
members at no cost.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
MAPA is organized into a wide range of committees that deal with current and continuing
issues. Members are appointed annually to committees such as: Education and Program, State,
Federal and Financial Community Liaison, Legislative, Ethics, Practice Continuation, Insurance, and Awards and Scholarships.
PUBLICATIONS
MAPA-GRAM
Bimonthly Bulletin containing news and photos concerning accounting and taxation,
along with news and features about the activities of individual members, and of the Association.
MAPA Directory
The annual Membership Directory listing members' names in alphabetical order and by city and
town. The Directory is mailed to government agencies, banks, IRS, and other financial institutions.
Special Mailings
Special mailings are made from time to time to keep members up-to-date on recent changes in laws or
policies that may affect accounting procedures.
COLLEGE RELATIONS
An important part of MAPA's public service program is its College Relations Program.
Each year, the Association awards several scholarships to upper class undergraduates who are
preparing for a career in public accounting. In addition, the Association invites students
to join while in school at no cost.
SERVICES
Continuous Education
Numerous varied programs are offered constantly throughout the year for educational development
and for satisfactory completion of mandatory certification requirements.
Membership Certificate
Every full MAPA member receives an attractive Membership Certificate, which is suitable for framing, and provides visible testimony to professional standing.
Membership Pocket Card
All members of MAPA receive a pocket card which is evidence of your being a member in good
standing in your professional organization.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics serves as a hallmark of the practicing accountant who renders the highest level of professional services, and who observes a strict standard of ethics.
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Massachusetts Association of Public Accountants
607 North Avenue, Building 16 - 2nd Floor
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: 781-246-7788 Fax: 781-246-7873
Email: mapa@mapaweb.org
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