Audit Committee Resources

Overview:  Resources for audit committee members for public, private, not for profit and government organizations
Published on November 01, 2012

Audit Committees An Often Overlooked Resource

Article:  Audit committees by nature are not glamorous, and seem to have earned necessary-evil status at most companies. However, an audit committee can be a very effective tool to ensure proper and consistent financial reporting. Whether your company has an audit committee or is thinking about forming one, now is a
Published on March 25, 2010

Financial Literacy

Overview:  The financial literacy efforts of the CPA profession and combine grassroots financial literacy efforts with free resources for the public and tools that CPAs can use at a local level to volunteer to educate Americans of all ages on financial topics
Published on January 15, 2013

For the Public

Overview:  As the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants, the AICPA's mission is to provide members with the resources, information, leadership and tools that enable them to provide valuable services to benefit the public as well as employers and clients. From financial literacy to public policy issues and...
Published on May 09, 2013

Managing the Business Risk of Fraud A Practical Guide

Guide:  ...theories for fraud risk management and describing how organizations of various sizes and types can establish their own fraud risk management program. Includes examples of key program components and resources that organizations can use
Published on May 03, 2013

Enterprise Risk Management and Audit Committees

Article:  ...Businesses are turning to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to identify and address risks on a company-wide scale. Learn about ERM strategic planning, important frameworks, developing &recommended practices, resources, and much more in this informative article
Published on February 07, 2010

Risk Assessment Standards Key Points to Remember

Article:  Provided for practitioners working for the first time with Statements on Auditing Standards Nos. 104 through 111, are significant changes contained in the new standards, implementation suggestions, and resources available
Published on February 07, 2010

Audit Committee Effectiveness Center in Cooperation with CNA

Article:  ...of the AICPA’s Audit Committee Effectiveness Center is to improve audit committee performance to the benefit of an organization’s many stakeholders. The array of current and future resources available through this online center will support and promote effective audit committees and position the CPA – who has
Published on March 06, 2011

360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Overview

Article:  In May 2004, the CPA profession launched a unified financial literacy initiative: 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy. The effort brought together the AICPA, state CPA societies and individual CPAs to address a growing public issue: financial illiteracy.
Published on May 21, 2010

Audit Committee Effectiveness Center E-Alert

Newsletter:  Audit Committee E-Alerts from the Audit Committee Effectiveness Center.
Published on November 27, 2012

Total Tax Insights Calculator

Article:  As part of the AICPA’s position as a leading advocate for sound tax policy and effective tax administration, including a transparent and simpler tax system, the Institute has introduced the Total Tax Insights calculator.
Published on May 16, 2012

Center for Audit Quality Releases Report on Lessons Learned in Performing an Integrated Audit Committee - March 2009

Article:  ...public companies that will help them improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their audits. The publication is based on: information benefits audit committee members and serves as a useful resource for members who take an active role in reviewing how company
Published on April 30, 2013

Audit Committee Briefs

Article:  Audit Committee briefs and other information for audit committees of public companies, private companies, not-for-profit organizations and government organizations.
Published on May 08, 2013

Audit Committee Briefs - 2009

Overview:  Audit Committee briefs and other information for audit committees of public companies, private companies, not-for-profit organizations and government organizations.
Published on April 24, 2013

Audit Committee Briefs- 2010

Newsletter:  Audit Committee briefs and other information for audit committees of public companies, private companies, not-for-profit organizations and government organizations.
Published on November 02, 2012