AICPA Publishes Guidance on Next Generation of SAS 70

Press Release:  Cloud computing providers and healthcare claims processors are among the information system service organizations who will benefit from new CPA reporting options developed by the AICPA.
Published on February 01, 2011

AICPA Infographics

News:  A collection of links to all AICPA infographics.
Published on February 11, 2013

AICPA to Host Webcast on SSAE No. 16 The Next Generation Planning for the New Service Organization Standards

Media Advisory:  The AICPA will host a special live webcast to help auditors understand the changes recently made to the audit and attest standards related to service organizations
Published on June 25, 2010

AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Accounting, Auditing and Regulatory Update Conference, Dec. 12-13

Media Advisory:  Join Phyllis C. Borzi, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and Ian Dingwall, EBSA’s Chief Accountant, for a discussion about the latest standards and regulations governing audits of employee benefit plans, as well as insights into the effects of the struggling economy on employee benefit plans
Published on December 08, 2011

Leading Cloud Security Group Endorses AICPAs Reporting Framework for Evaluating Controls Over Cloud Providers

Press Release:  The AICPA's framework for evaluating technology-related controls and other safeguards used by cloud service providers has been endorsed by the Cloud Security Alliance, a leading group that promotes the use of best practices on security assurance within cloud computing.
Published on February 26, 2013

AICPA Publishes New Attest Guidance for Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization

Press Release:  As companies take advantage of new technologies, such as cloud computing, and increasingly outsource functions to service organizations, these companies are requesting  information and assurance that will enable them to assess and address the risks associated with an outsourced service. The American Institute of CPAs has issued new guidance that enables
Published on June 29, 2011

Recent Changes to Professional Standards Literature Effective Dec. 15

Press Release:  As the Dec. 15 effective date of several new standards rapidly approaches, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is providing accountants with an updated source containing all current AICPA standards so they can stay up to date on the rules governing the profession and better serve their clients
Published on December 09, 2010

Wanted CPAs Who Can Vet Outsourced IT Systems

Press Release:  CPAs with information technology systems expertise are finding it can lead to a beneficial new line of business when companies outsource all or part of their information technology.
Published on July 05, 2012

Speakers at AICPA International Business Conference to Discuss Global Business

Media Advisory:  AICPA International Business Conference, June 11-12.
Published on June 04, 2012