About The AICPA

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the professional association of CPAs in the United States. The AICPA works to regulate the body of practicing CPAs by providing programs and services that ensure CPAs maintain a level of professional competence in keeping with its high ethical standards, auditing standards and firm practice quality standards.

The AICPA has been serving the accounting profession for over 120 years and is committed to representing both members and the public interest. With more than 330,000 members from a wide range of fields including public and private practice, industry, education, government and international associates, it is also responsible for promoting and enhancing the profession of accounting. It does this through a variety of methods such as operating public relations programs, preparing the CPA Examination, providing group member benefits, offering technical support to CPA members and representing the profession in matters involving Congress and federal agencies.