AICPA

Founded in 1887, the AICPA represents the CPA profession nationally regarding rule- making and standard-setting, and serves as an advocate before legislative bodies, public interest groups and other professional organizations. The AICPA develops standards for audits of private companies and other services by CPAs; provides educational guidance materials to its members; develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination; and moni- tors and enforces compliance with the profession’s technical and ethical standards.

The AICPA’s founding established accountancy as a profession distinguished by rigor- ous educational requirements, high professional standards, a strict code of professional ethics, a licensing status and a commitment to serving the public interest.

CPA.com

CPA.com brings innovative solutions to the accounting profession, either in partnership with leading providers or directly through its own development. The company has estab- lished itself as a thought leader on emerging technologies and as the trusted business advisor to practitioners in the United States, with a growing global focus.

Our company’s core mission is to drive the transformation of practice areas, advance the technology ecosystem for the profession, and lead technology research and innova- tion efforts for practitioners. A subsidiary of the American Institute of CPAs, the com- pany is also part of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the world’s most influential organization representing the profession.