Welcome to the AICPA's new Financial Reporting Center

As an AICPA member you will find resources to assist you across the entire financial reporting process. Whether you are involved in accounting, preparing financial statements, or performing compilation, review, audit, attest, or assurance and advisory engagements, this new Center will support you in the execution of high-quality financial reporting by providing:

Financial reporting news and developments
Financial reporting guidance and resources such as articles, presentations, and frequently asked questions
Industry insights on important financial reporting topics
A Standards Tracker to help you stay current on recently issued FASB, ARSC, and ASB standards
Insight and guidance to help you avoid common financial reporting pitfalls

We welcome your feedback on the new Center.

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How to Become a CPA for International Candidates

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Start Here Go Places
Are you a high school student interested in exploring the accounting field? Check out our website created for students just like you!

This Way to CPA
College students and CPA Candidates: take a look at our website specifically designed to give you the information and community needed to get you past the CPA finish line!

Steps to Become A CPA
This powerpoint presentation includes information on eligibility requirements, testing, and steps to take toward certification. It can be used as general information or to talk to students about the requirements of the CPA journey.

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2011 AICPA Accounting Competition
The AICPA Accounting Competition is students’ chance to craft, refine and present their smartest accounting solutions on a specific theme. Last year it was sustainability; this year we’re taking on fraud and forensics. Learn more at www.thiswaytocpa.com/competition.