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Technical Hotline
877.242.7212

The AICPA's accounting and auditing technical hotline provides members with free, high-quality technical assistance by phone concerning issues related to: accounting principles and financial reporting; auditing, attestation, compilation and review standards. The hotline is available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. Questions may be submitted electronically by filling out the Technical Inquiry Form.

Resources for Technical Issues

Accounting or auditing matters including attestation engagements and review services
Auditor Independence
(Ethics hotline: 1-888-777-7077, or ethics@aicpa.org)
Recently Issued Technical Questions and Answers
AICPA Industry Insights
AICPA IFRS Resources
SEC regulations or rulings
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Governmental Audits
CPA Exam
Peer Review
Taxation related matters (taxsection@aipca.org)
Documents from the AICPA Library (866-806-2133)

Industry Expert Panels

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About the Technical Hotline

The AICPA Technical Hotline is intended to enhance members' knowledge and application of professional judgment by providing free, prompt, high-quality technical assistance. The team staffs the technical hotline service from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time and answers around 23,000 calls annually.

Hot Topics

SSARS 19, Compilation and Review Engagements
- Toolkit
SSAE 16, Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization
403(b) Plan Resource Center

Audit and Accounting CPE

Compilation and Review Engagements – AICPA Guide

Provides interpretive guidance on the requirements of Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) for compilation & review engagements. Contains illustrative engagement and representation letters, illustrative accountants compilation and review reports, detailed illustrations (including illustrative client inquiries), and case studies.

Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization - SSAE No. 16

This SSAE is effective for service auditors' reports for periods ending on or after June 15, 2011. Earlier implementation is permitted.