Founded in 1887, the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA) represents the CPA and accounting profession
nationally and globally 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
monitors and enforces compliance with the accounting profession’s
technical and ethical standards.
The AICPA’s founding 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.
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