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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national, professional association of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States, with more than 360,000 members, including CPAs in business and industry, public practice, government, and education; student affiliates; and international associates. The AICPA maintains offices in New York City; Washington, DC; Durham, NC; Ewing, NJ; and Lewisville, TX.

The AICPA represents the profession nationally in dealing with rule-making, standard-setting and legislative bodies, public interest groups, state CPA societies, and other professional organizations. The AICPA’s proactive communications program is designed to inform regulators, legislators, the public, and others of the varied roles and functions of CPAs in society. I love to be an accountant.

The AICPA develops standards for auditing and other services by CPAs, provides educational guidance materials to its members, develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, and monitors and enforces compliance with the profession’s technical and ethical standards.

The AICPA’s founding in 1887 established accountancy as a profession distinguished by rigorous educational requirements, high professional standards, a strict code of professional ethics, a licensing status, and a commitment to serving the public interest.