Member Benefits and Services

The Tennessee Society of CPAs is the official representative of the CPA profession in Tennessee. Some of the many member services offered to enhance the value of your CPA certificate include those listed here.

Award Programs

TSCPA offers a variety of award programs to recognize special achievements of members. These include awards for outstanding educators, public servants, authors, CPAs in industry and government, and discussion leaders, among others.

Insurance

TSCPA offers members an exclusive group insurance program at competitive rates. The portfolio includes:
. accidental death and dismemberment,
. group long-term disability income, and
. group term life.

These plans are carefully selected and monitored by the society. Each program has been determined to be uniquely suited to the needs of TSCPA members, employees of members and members' families.

For information on medical coverage, call 866/896-1775. For information on professional liability coverage, call 1-800/247-3694 or visit the Members Only section.

Legislative and Regulatory Activities

One of TSCPA's most important member services is acting as a "watchdog" on legislative issues. Under the direction of the Legislation Committee, the society staff and outside legal counsel regularly review legislative and regulatory proposals for provisions affecting the accounting profession. When such issues are identified, TSCPA works to shape these proposals to promote the interests of the public and the profession. TSCPA also works closely with the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy to ensure fair administration of the Tennessee Accountancy Act.

Member Discount Programs

TSCPA MasterCard ®
The TSCPA has made special arrangements with Bank of America to offer WorldPoints ® rewards – the credit card rewards program that absolutely puts you first. WorldPoints rewards gives you the option of travel, cash, brand-name merchandise, even gift certificates; all with No Annual Fee. You'll earn 1 point for every dollar you spend in net retail purchases. It's that easy! Reward yourself with the credit card that gives you low interest rates along with the recognition of being a TSCPA member! To take advantage of this special offer, login to the Members Only section.

The TSCPA and CCH have joined together to offer an incredible new member benefit that provides a 30% discount to all members on more than 175 CCH tax and accounting books including U.S. Master Tax Guide, U.S. Master Depreciation Guide, Internal Revenue Code, Income Tax Regulations, State Tax Handbook and Miller Guides! Some titles are available online or as a CD-ROM! To take advantage of this special offer, login to the Members Only section.

CompuPay offers a variety of ways in which we can assist in streamlining your payroll involvement and thereby help your firm increase profitability. Teaming up with CompuPay can give your clients access to not only a variety of payroll options but also human resource services and After Payroll Solutions^sm such as 401(k) plans, health insurance, section 125 plans and workers' compensation insurance. With so many options from which to choose, CompuPay will help you count the ways you can better service your clients.

To take advantage of this special offer, login to the Members Only section.

Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and DHL have joined forces to offer the DHL Partner Savings Program. These member benefits are just a phone call or fax away and can save members up to 25% over standard rates.

• Members Only Pricing saves your business up to 25% over DHL’s standard rates. Our 2007 pricing includes aggressive discounts on Ground and International shipping services!
• Free program enrollment with no monthly fees or minimum spending requirements. Your exclusive discount levels apply as long you remain a member.

To take advantage of this special offer, login to the Members Only section.

TSCPA has partnered with ExamMatrix to provide their ExamMatrix-MicroMash CPA Review software and reference books to members for $795, a $200 discount on their software review course, as well as the ExamMatrix "Pass or Refund" guarantee. If you don't pass the CPA exam the first time after using their review course, they'll refund your money or give you a free update of their software. To take advantage of this special offer, login to the Members Only section.

The Tennesssee Society of CPAs has recently partnered with First Horizon Msaver Inc.,  to offer health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans to TSCPA members.

HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that let you set aside money for current and future medical expenses. When used with a qualified high deductible health plan (HDHP), you can also benefit from reduced insurance premiums.

First Horizon Msaver and its affiliate, First Horizon Insurance Services, Inc., provide HSAs and HSA-qualified health plans for individuals, families, and groups. With First Horizon, TSCPA members have a single source of information, service and support, whether you're an individual looking for an alternative to traditional health care or an employer wanting to make cost-effective coverage available to employees.

For more information, please visit the Members Only section.

First Tennessee, the official financial services provider of the TSCPA, offers you savings and extra benefits on everything from checking and savings to financial planning, insurance and treasury management tools. A few of the offers you'll find include:

• $500 cash back on a First Tennessee mortgage
• No annual fee for a year on a line of credit
• Open a trust and get 10% off first year's fees

Login for more information and access to First Tennessee's dedicated Web site for CPAs.

JoS. A Bank Clothiers specializes in Professional, Corporate Casual and Casual men's clothing. Members of TSCPA may apply for the JoS. A. Bank Corporate Card and receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise (sale items excluded).  The discount is valid for in-store, catalog and Internet orders.

TSCPA and Shared Services, LLC have formed a new strategic relationship to bring TSCPA members many benefits and services provided by the Office Depot Business Services Division. Office Depot will provide members with world-class service when it comes to purchasing office supplies, paper, toner and other office products. Benefits include:

• Negotiated deep discounts on Office Depot's entire in-stock assortment of over 14,000 name-brand office products. Select items are 50% off the retail price.
• Next business day delivery in major metropolitan areas.
• Office Depot's award-winning Internet site offers reduced transactional costs and timesaving measures through an efficient Internet ordering system.
• Outstanding customer service and local sales representation.
• Customized reporting options.

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TSCPA has joined with PICA Group Services, Inc. to offer TSCPA Member Plans - a selection of insurance plans designed with your financial needs in mind.

• Term Life Insurance
• Business Overhead Expense
• Professional Liability
• Member Disability Plan
• Member Firm Short & Long Term Disability

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Receive a 15% Discount on the ProfitCents Suite of Products When You View a Web Workshop

Sageworks has developed a patented expert system, ProfitCents, which takes financial statement numbers and converts them into easy-to-understand but meaningful analytical reports that evaluate business performance. The ProfitCents applications are designed to assist business advisors, such as CPAs and bankers, with a tool to help explain a company's financial position and assess its financial needs. ProfitCents also provides automation of the pre-audit process using the Analytical Procedures tool.

ProfitCents Suite of Products

Participants are invited to invest 35 minutes to see how to add tens of thousands to their bottom line in 2007. Don't miss this opportunity to see how you can easily provide a highly valued service offering to existing client relationships. The same process can help you differentiate yourself and develop more new client relationships on a consulting level.

Your Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants has negotiated a 15% member discount for those who view the 35 minute web workshop. You can't make an informed decision if this tool is what we say it is without investing the 35 minutes. ProfitCents is a powerful tool that helps accountants easily create more value for their clients by translating financial statements into plain English, and saving time through automating analytical procedures during audits and reviews.

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Scholarship Programs

The Educational & Memorial Foundation of TSCPA awards scholarships each year to Tennessee college and university students majoring in accounting. The Scholarship Committee's highest honor, the Paul L. Royston Award is granted each year to the top accounting student in Tennessee.

Tennessee's successful CPA exam candidates also regularly qualify for national recognition from the AICPA. The top 100 scorers across the country receive Elijah Watt Sells Awards.

TSCPA Web Site

Include the TSCPA Web site, www.tscpa.com, on your list of resourceful Internet addresses. TSCPA Online provides instant information on what is happening, CPE registration, ordering information and more. It gives you quick access to information about group discounts through the society's affinity programs. If you've moved and want to let us know your new job or address, just visit us online. And that's just the beginning. Check out the CPE schedule of what's available, view your CPE transcript, list your resume, join a discussion group, search the member directory, download resources for presentations or place a classified ad. There's also valuable information for your clients, including Find-a-CPA, an online CPA firm directory, the Small Business Resource Center and articles on personal finance.

Chapters

TSCPA's eight chapters provide members with local continuing education programming, as well as networking and leadership opportunities.

Continuing Professional Education

TSCPA members receive substantial discounts on their CPE registration fees. Programs are conveniently held throughout the state.

TSCPA offers extensive CPE information online in a convenient format. It contains up-to-the minute information, including cancellations and location changes.

When planning your CPE schedule, take advantage of our online catalog.

Image Enhancement and Public Relations

The society is committed to enhancement of the CPA profession and making the certificate CPAs hold more valuable. TSCPA takes advantage of and initiates opportunities with the media and with students to promote the CPA image and maintains an active campaign to shape public opinion.

TSCPA helps to enhance the image of CPAs in our state through news releases, weekly columns on personal finance in newspapers statewide and tax season consumer programs across Tennessee on radio and television with CPAs as guest speakers. A section of the TSCPA Web site at www.tscpa.com is devoted entirely to the public and includes information on finding a CPA, starting a business, and planning for taxes, among other topics.

Peer Review

TSCPA administers reviews for Tennessee firms that are members of the AICPA according to AICPA standards. Through an agreement between the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy and TSCPA, all firms enrolled in the program are exempt from the mandatory review program conducted by the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy.

Publications

TSCPA publications offer members the benefit of information. The Tennessee CPA Journal provides technical articles relevant to CPAs as well as new laws and information impacting the profession, while TSCPA Hotwire is an electronic newsletter providing members with current news and announcements. The CPE Guide, a comprehensive listing of all courses and conferences sponsored by TSCPA is sent to all members once a year.

TSCPA Annual Convention and Educational Conference

This yearly three-day event gives members the opportunity to hear current issues and informative speakers, earn CPE credit, and network with other members from around the state.

TSCPA Committees

Committees are responsible for much of the work that TSCPA does on behalf of its members and the accounting profession. It is the various committees that develop, recommend and implement programs which help make TSCPA a viable, valued organization that benefits its members.

More information on specific member benefits may be obtained by calling the society office at 1-800/762-0272 or by e-mail.