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Your Path to Growth and Impact in Accounting

Engage with a dynamic community of accounting educators, professionals, and researchers with access to exclusive resources, networking, and growth opportunities.

 Important Updates for 2025

 Membership Cycle Change

Our membership year now begins on June 1st. Join or renew today for membership until May 31, 2026.

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 Tiered Pricing Now Available

Tiered pricing is now available based on the country where you work or attend school.

Select your country below to learn more.

 High School Teacher Memberships

AAA now offers discounted full membership for High School teachers with great benefits for accounting curriculum

Select Your Country to Begin:

Select the country you work or study in to find your tier.

Learn more about our membership tiers

You qualify for Tier 1 Membership

Full Membership

$250

  • Accounting Faculty
  • Accounting Researchers
  • Accounting Practitioners
  • Retired Faculty*
  • High School Teachers*

* discounted rates

Join as a Full Member 
Two-Year College Faculty Membership

$90

  • Full Membership benefits at a discounted rate for Two-Year College Faculty
Join as a Two-Year College Member 
Student Membership

$75

  • Full time students, including:
  • Doctoral/PhD Students
  • Master's Program Students
  • Undergraduates
Join as a Student Member 

You qualify for Tier 2 Membership

Tier 2 Full Membership

$75

* discounted rates

  • Accounting Faculty
  • Accounting Researchers
  • Accounting Practitioners
  • Retired Faculty*
  • High School Teachers*
Join as a Full Member 
Tier 2 Two-Year College Faculty Membership

$40

  • Full Membership benefits at a discounted rate for Two-Year College Faculty
Join as a Two-Year College Member 
Tier 2 Student Membership

$25

  • Full time students, including:
  • Doctoral/PhD Students
  • Master's Program Students
  • Undergraduates
Join as a Student Member 

You qualify for Tier 3 Membership

Tier 3 Full Membership

$40

* discounted rates

  • Accounting Faculty
  • Accounting Researchers
  • Accounting Practitioners
  • Retired Faculty*
  • High School Teachers*
Join as a Full Member 
Tier 3 Two-Year College Faculty Membership

$25

  • Full Membership benefits at a discounted rate for Two-Year College Faculty
Join as a Two-Year College Member 
Tier 3 Student Membership

$15

  • Full time students, including:
  • Doctoral/PhD Students
  • Master's Program Students
  • Undergraduates
Join as a Student Member 

 About Our Memberships

Full Membership
For Accounting Faculty, Researchers, Practitioners

Benefits
  • Digital Library Access with teaching notes
  • Discounted Meeting Registrations
  • Submission Fee Savings
  • CPE Opportunities
Extra Discounts For:
  • Two-Year College Faculty
      Select “Two Year College Member” when joining
  • Retired Members
      Email info@aaahq.org to request retired member status
  • High School Faculty
      Select "High School Faculty Member" when joining
Select your country above to begin.

Student Membership
For Full-Time Students

Benefits
  • Reduced Membership Rate for Students
  • Digital Library accesswith teaching notes (New for 2025!)
  • Discounted Meeting Registrations
  • Submission Fee Savings
  • CPE Opportunities
Extra Discounts For:
  • Undergraduate/Master's Program Students *
      Membership from $20
  • * No access to teaching notes
Select your country above to begin.

Tiered Membership Pricing
Based on Where You Work or Study

Benefits:
  • Membership at a Reduced Rate
  • Digital Library access
  • Discounted Meeting Registrations
  • Submission Fee Savings
  • CPE Opportunities
Eligibility:
  • Three Tiers Available
  • Based on World Bank's GNI per capita figures per country
Select your country above to begin.
Learn more about tiers

Renew/Update Your Membership

Current AAA members - renew your membership below.

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Print Membership Forms

Printable membership forms are available from the dropdown below. Complete the form and email it to AR@aaahq.org.

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Stay Up to Date on Membership

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Member Benefits

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Save Money With Membership

  • Discounted Meeting Registration Fees: AAA members are entitled to exclusive discounts on meeting registration fees, ensuring you can network, learn, and collaborate without breaking the bank.
  • Submission Fee Savings: Preparing to contribute to the accounting discourse? AAA members enjoy reduced submission fees when submitting their research to our prestigious journals.
  • Full members typically save $400-$600 per year.

Find Community in the AAA

  • AAA Sections and Regions: Join one of the AAA's 17 special interest sections, where you'll find a community of peers who share your interests and expertise.
  • Networking Opportunities: Whether it's at conferences, workshops, or webinars, AAA provides the perfect platform to build relationships that could shape your career trajectory.
Your career isn't just about what you know—it's about who you know. By becoming an AAA member, you're stepping into a world of endless possibilities, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing drive your success.
Learn About Sections
AAA Community
AAA Meetings

AAA Meetings

  • Experience Thought Leadership in Accounting: Yearly events are an opportunity to learn, network, earn CPE credits, present your research, and much more.
  • Section Meetings: The AAA's 17 special-interest sections host meetings throughout the year.
  • Spark: The AAA Regions come together each year to jointly hold the Spark meeting.
  • Network: Our meetings attract a diverse group of individuals, making it an ideal place to connect with potential mentors, partners, or collaborators who can help you advance your career or personal goals.

Webinars

  • weARE Webinar Series: Focused on accounting research and education, the weARE Webinar Series is offered free to members. Webinars are scheduled regularly and offer CPE credits for attendance.
  • Pipeline Webinar Series: In order to address accounting pipeline issues, the AAA, in conjunction with the Leadership Section, launched the Pipeline Webinar Series in 2023. These webinars, offered free to members, offer CPE credits for attendance.
  • Sponsored Webinars: The AAA partners with industry leaders to bring you exclusive webinars for AAA members.
AAA Meetings
Webinar Participant

Elevate Your Expertise with Free CPE Opportunities

  • Supercharge your professional growth and stay ahead in the dynamic world of accounting.
  • 30+ hours of FREE online CPE through weARE and Pipeline Webinar Series .
  • In-Person Meetings with CPE Granting Sessions.
  • Diverse range of trending topics, ensuring you're up-to-date with the latest industry insights.

Unlock Boundless Knowledge with AAA Journals

  • Unparalleled Resources: Unlimited access to our 17 journals - FREE with membership!
  • Teaching Notes: Enhance your teaching prowess with carefully curated teaching notes (non-student members only).
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Delve into thought-provoking research, groundbreaking discoveries, and new perspectives that shape the accounting and business landscape.
Journals
AAA Education

AAA Education and Career Center

  • New Education Site: New in 2023, the AAA's Learning Management System offers free courses for members.
  • Learn With Purpose: Our initial offerings centered around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) will help you gain insights and will equip you with practical skills that drive positive change.
  • AAA Career Center: The AAA Career Center is your trusted resource for career connections as a job candidate or employer.