American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Description

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States.

Member benefits

Complimentary subscription to the Journal of Accountancy
Complimentary subscription to The CPA Letter
Access to the Technical Information Hotline
Access to the Professional Ethics Hotline
Access to the AICPA Library
Exclusive offers and discounts from our Elite Values partners
Insurance programs
Retirement programs
Exclusive content for members only

Mission / Aims

AICPA Mission:

To provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.

In fulfilling its mission, the AICPA works with state CPA organizations and gives priority to those areas where public reliance on CPA skills is most significant.

AICPA Objectives:

Advocacy:
Serves as the national representative of CPAs before governments, regulatory bodies and other organizations in protecting and promoting members' interests.

Certification and Licensing:
Seeks the highest possible level of uniform certification and licensing standards and promotes and protects the CPA designation.

Communications:
Promotes public awareness and confidence in the integrity, objectivity, competence and professionalism of CPAs and monitors the needs and views of CPAs.

Principal activities

By engaging in activities to achieve their mission, the AICPA develops standards for audit and other services provided by CPAs, provides educational guidance materials to its members, creates and grades the Uniform CPA Exam, and monitors and enforces compliance with the profession's audit, technical and ethical standards.

Training / Licensing / Certification

We offer specialized credentials in personal financial planning, technology consulting and business valuation.

Affiliations

We are member of:

Global Accounting Alliance (GAA)

International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)