Professional Affiliations The CPA or Certified Public Accountant is the designation for an accounting professional who has passed a comprehensive exam prepared by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and undertaken several years of work experience. One of the world’s leading licensing examinations, the CPA Examination serves to protect the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The Mississippi Society of CPAs is the premier professional development organization dedicated to certified public accountants in the state of Mississippi. The MSCPA represents members in public practice, industry, government, and education. Established in 1920, the MSCPA provides members with continuing education, governmental advocacy, and networking opportunities, while working to further the future of the CPA profession through student-focused initiatives. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients. The National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts is a global, professional association that supports the business valuation, litigation consulting, and fraud deterrence disciplines within the CPA and professional business advisory communities.