Definitions of VSCPA Membership Terms

The following is a list of definitions for certain membership terms. If you have questions about any of the definitions, please contact membership@vscpa.com or call (800) 733-8272.

Accounting doctoral candidate
Fellow members may qualify for a full dues waiver so long as they have given up full-time employment to pursue a doctoral degree in accounting on a full-time basis. To receive the waiver, the member must apply for a dues waiver along with his/her application, or with his/her annual dues bill.

CPA candidate dues rate
Associate members may qualify for the CPA candidate dues rate if they have completed a bachelor's degree within the last five years and are pursuing a CPA license.

Educator dues rate
The reduced educator dues rate applies to all fellow and associate members who teach full-time on the college or university level.

Equivalent certificates
The VSCPA recognizes the same foreign credentials as the Virginia Board of Accountancy (BOA). If you hold one of the credentials recognized by the BOA, you are eligible for fellow membership in the VSCPA.

Firm administrator dues rate
Associate members may qualify for the firm administrator rate if they hold the positions of firm administrator, chief operating officer, director of administration, administrative manager, office manager or other human resources, hiring, training or professional development position within an accounting firm or company. Members who qualify for firm administrator membership shall not be licensed CPAs or be primarily responsible for finance and/or accounting duties at their firm or company. 

Life status
If a fellow or associate member has accumulated 40 consecutive years of VSCPA membership, he/she is eligible for life status. Dues are waived for members with life status.

Retired, part-time or seasonal worker rate
Fellow and associate members qualify for the retired, part-time or season worker rate if they work less than 1,000 hours/year.

Unemployed or leave of absence rate
Fellow and associate members qualify for the unemployed or leave of absence rate if they are unemployed or taking a leave of absence.