The CPA firm you work for insists that the partners join the AICPA; for all other staff members the firm does not encourage membership, nor will it pay dues if they join. The partners feel that the AICPA only looks out for the biggest firms, and the only reason the partners are members is to get the insurance benefits.

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Do you agree with this attitude? Is it right to join and pay dues just for the insurance benefits, or should you be more involved? 

In this situation, would you join and pay the dues yourself? Why?

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Whether or not it is right to join a professional organization like the AICPA solely for the insurance benefits depends on various factors and individ... View the full answer