Professional Associations
Professional associations are an excellent source of information for accounting and finance professions. The professional associations listed here are comprised of individuals working within these professions. They are excellent resources for networking, professional development, certifications, and more niche areas of research covering narrow accounting and finance topics.
Generally, professional associations require a paid membership to join, and while the library does not generally offer access to paid memberships, these associations often offer limited free content, and they are excellent resources to keep on your radar as an emerging professional. Reduced price memberships might be available for students and new professionals.
- American Bankers AsssociationA professional organization dedicated to the training a bringing together of professionals working specifically in banking positions.
- American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)A longstanding professional organization dedicated to the task of educating future accountants through certification of the well known CPA exam.
- The Association for Finance Professionals (AFP)A professional organization providing access to a long standing network of financial and accounting professionals. This organization provides access to numerous professional training opportunities and certification programs.
- CFA InstituteA professional organization committed to globally promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence in the investment profession for the ultimate benefit of society.
- The Council of Insurance Agents & BrokersA professional organization for commercial insurance and employee benefits intermediaries around the world.
- Financial Planning AssociationA professional organization for Certified Financial Planners and others engaged in the financial planning process.
- International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP)A professional organization committed to the advancement of the insurance industry by connecting members and building careers.
- National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (NAPIA)A longstanding professional organization for independent insurance agents.
- New York State Society of Certified Public AccountantsSociety aims to educate, connect, and grow membership within the CPA industry.
- The Professional Accounting Society of America (PASA)A newer professional association offering networking and professional development opportunities with a focus on entry and mid level professionals in the accounting profession.
- Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA)A professional organization providing an open forum for the development and promotion of the risk profession.
- Risk Management Association (RMA)A longstanding professional organization serving risk professionals at financial institutions with education, products and community.
- The Risk Management Society (RIMS)A professional organization providing networking, professional development, certification, advocacy, and research for risk management professionals.