I am also a member of AIPB. I honestly don't think one designation is better than the other, they all provide the required training. The really is no difference between a "certified bookkeeper" or a "professional bookkeeper".

I would just compare to see which membership provides the most benefits and the most training for the money. It's been a while since I looked into them, but it seems like AIPB had the best prices on training at the time. You also want to make sure they have nationally recognized testing that requires continuing education (CPE credits). If it doesn't then you will just wind up paying all that money for a certificate at the end that doesn't mean squat.

I know I get a 20% discount on my E&O insurance for being a member of AIPB, which basically pays for the cost of the annual membership.

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