The Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals (MSATP) was established in 1959 when proposed legislation threatened to make the word “accountant” exclusive to those individuals who passed their CPA exam.
We felt this was unjust to those professionals practicing accounting who decided not to sit for the exam, so we created a society to ensure all accounting, tax, and other financial service individuals and organizations had proper representation. Ultimately, we won the battle and the legislation was not passed, but we realized this was only the beginning of a journey.
We scoured the country, enrolled national speakers, and started to build a best-in-class curriculum that was affordable for small to mid-size businesses.This allegiance to quality education, active advocacy, and entrepreneurship and small business still sits at the heart of the Society. We are committed to maintaining the professional integrity of our members and lobbying to create an environment where small to mid-size firms can thrive.
Maryland Saves Webinar
Virtual Roundtable
Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Young Professionals Leadership Program
MSATP’s Young Professionals Leadership Program is a year-long educational training and development program designed to encourage qualifying individuals who display leadership skills to take charge in the new wave of accounting and tax preparation.
The Program curriculum specifically fosters a path to partnership within a firm or a path to starting their own practice. Each year, up to 10 professionals and students are accepted into the program.
The Business Builders ThinkTank
We get it, owning a business can be lonely. Staying on top of regulations, managing client communications, working long hours, trying to figure out the best advisors and resources...it can all feel extremely challenging and overwhelming.
That’s why MSATP has an exclusive, members-only program called The Business Builders ThinkTank (BBTT). The BBTT is a practice owner peer group, similar to Vistage, EO, or other CEO peer groups, designed to create a safe and open space where business owners in the accounting and tax profession can connect with each other to discuss and work through challenges as you focus on scalability and development.
Interview Bootcamp
To help job seekers prepare, MSATP offers an exclusive, interactive event: Interview Bootcamp For Tax & Accounting Job Seekers & Students.
When you attend this event, you'll have the opportunity to practice interview skills with an accounting HR professional, learn from mock interviews, and receive immediate feedback on your resume. We’ll also cover topics like how to dress and present yourself to increase your chances of moving past the initial round of interviews.
How to Get the Most Value Out Of Your Participation:
• Bring 2-3 copies of your resume
• Come dressed like you're attending a real interview
• Come with questions for the HR professionals