AICPA, the world's largest member association representing the accounting profession sets ethical standards, auditing standards and develops the CPA Exam.
Promulgates accounting principles for federal government reporting entities. Provides access to publications, newsletters, minutes and meeting agendas.
An independent, private-sector organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut, that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments that follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The PCAOB is directed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to establish auditing and related professional practice standards for registered public accounting firms to follow in the preparation and issuance of audit reports.
A bureau of the U.S. Treasury, FinCen's goal is to safeguard the financial system and promote national security through the collection, analysis and dissemination of financial intelligence.
An independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congressand whose goal is to investigate how the federal government spends taxpayer money. Also produces The Yellow Book which provides a framework for conducting high quality audits.
It is a nonpartisan committee of the United States Congress, with an experienced professional staff of economists, attorneys, and accountants, that assists Members of both houses of Congress on tax legislation.
The mission of the SEC is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation. The SEC strives to promote a market environment that is worthy of the public's trust.
