Professional Memberships

The Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) is an alliance of major independently owned accounting and consulting firms that share an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to be the premier provider of professional services in their chosen markets.

• 220 member firms with 620 offices in 110 countries
• Annual revenues of about US $3.2 billion

PKF International is among the world’s top international business advisory organizations, measured by revenues and quality.

• 400 offices in 150 countries
• Annual revenues of about US $1 billion
• Member of the Forum of Firms – an organization dedicated to consistent and high quality standards of financial reporting and auditing practices worldwide.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States.   

The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) is a nonprofit, voluntary, professional organization representing Texas CPAs in public practice, business & industry, government and education.

The Houston CPA Society, a Society of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, was organized in 1928 for the purpose of networking and social interaction. In the 1940s, the Society began offering continuing education for its members. Since then the organization has become a permanent source of continuing education as well as a professional network for CPAs, not only in Houston, but throughout Texas.

The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) is dedicated to enhancing investor confidence and public trust in the global capital markets by fostering high quality performance by public company auditors; convening and collaborating with other stakeholders to advance the discussion of critical issues requiring action and intervention; and advocating policies and standards that promote public company auditors’ objectivity, effectiveness and responsiveness to dynamic market conditions.

To help CPAs meet the challenges of performing quality audits in this unique and complex area, the AICPA has established the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center, a firm-based voluntary membership center for firms that audit employee benefit plans.

The AICPA Not-for-Profit Section supports not-for-profits (NFPs) and the professionals who serve NFPs. The Section produces and delivers information, tools and resources that facilitate timely compliance with standards and regulations, promote the excellence of our members as leaders in the NFP sector and serve as a hub for peer-to-peer learning and information sharing. Topics cover NFP requirements in Accounting & Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, Governance and Assurance.

The AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) supports CPA firms in the everyday intricacies of running a practice. PCPS partners with firms of all sizes, creating targeted and customizable practice management resources, networking opportunities and is a strong, collective voice within the CPA profession.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and the public interest by promoting informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. The PCAOB also oversees the audits of brokers and dealers, including compliance reports filed pursuant to federal securities laws, to promote investor protection.

The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) is a national trade association and a one-of-a-kind network of marketing, business development and growth strategists. The association was formed in 1989 to provide education, community and resources for accounting firms, CPAs, consulting firm marketing and sales professionals, partners, firm administrators, and representatives of businesses offering products and services to the accounting industry and marketing professionals.

The CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA) is a recognized leader in CPA firm practice management delivering valuable education and collaboration opportunities for those interested in elevating their practice and strategically growing their firms. CPAFMA is a strategic enabler of relationships and provider of valuable connections, resources and education to support holistic CPA firm practice management in areas such as strategy/partner issues, human resources, technology, finance, marketing and business development, in-firm communications, client service, operations and facilities.