What Happens to Your CPA License Account When You Die
Quick Facts
AICPA
Cancel membership
State board
Notify immediately
Contact
1-888-777-7077 (AICPA)
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel AICPA membership
Contact AICPA at 1-888-777-7077 to cancel membership and stop dues. Cancel any AICPA insurance products.
Notify state board of accountancy
Notify the state board of accountancy immediately to deactivate the CPA license. This is required by law in most states.
Notify clients and firm
If the CPA had active clients, their firm or a successor CPA should notify clients and handle file transfers.
Document Now Checklist
- AICPA member number
- State CPA license number and state
- Active clients or firm name
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with CPA License. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Domains expire on a specific date. If not renewed, they become publicly available and can be registered by anyone.
Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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