There is no cost to becoming a Pro2Net member, but there are charges for some services. The Internet is just another medium. The hour-long workshops, which usually attract about 25 participants, are scheduled and listed on the site for those interested. Topics have included Writing a Winning Proposal and Your Tax Questions Answered. AccountingWeb was launched in the United States last summer and has since attracted about 5,000 registered members, says Platt, and gets about 10,000 hits a week.
Membership is free of charge.
I think CPAnet is like a Yahoo for accountants and CPAs. It is a Web portal where they can go and easily find information, says Mizgorski. Site content is free of charge and available to the public. But users must be registered to receive a newsletter and access the forums. Registration is free.