Investopedia

Continue to Site »

American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA

Filed Under » ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA'

The non-profit professional organization of certified public accountants in the United States. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants was founded in 1887, under the name American Association of Public Accountants, in order to ensure that accountancy gained respect as a profession and that it was practiced by ethical, competent professionals. The AICPA exists to provide more than 370,000 members with the resources, information and leadership to provide CPA services in the highest professional manner.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA'

Members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants represent professionals in business and industry, public practice, government and education. Offices are located in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Durham, N.C.; Ewing, N.J.; and Lewisville, Texas. The AICPA is integral to rule-making and standard-setting in the CPA profession, and serves as an advocate before legislative bodies and public interest groups.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    CPA, CFA Or CFP® - Pick Your Abbreviation Carefully

    A couple of letters can mean a big difference. Find out which designation you need and how to get it.

  2. Crunch Numbers To Find The Ideal Accountant

    The phone book isn't the best place to start your search. Learn some shopping tips here.

  3. The Alphabet Soup Of Financial Certifications

    We decode the meaning of the many letters that can follow the names of financial professionals.

  4. Find The Right Financial Advisor

    Learn how to weed out those who are just out to make a quick buck.

  5. Designations For The Buy Side

    For those interested in picking securities and financial planning, these certifications could be just what your buy-side financial career needs.

  6. Making It Big On Wall Street

    Read about some of the most glamorous Wall Street jobs and what it takes to land one.

  7. Depreciation: Straight-Line Vs. Double-Declining Methods

    Appreciate the different methods used to describe how book value is "used up".

  8. Quants: The Rocket Scientists Of Wall Street

    Blend math, finance and computer skills to command a high - and well deserved - salary.

  9. Financial Career Options For Professionals

    Find out if spreading your wings to try a new career will make you soar or fall flat.

  10. Decline Of The Independent Broker-Dealer

    Since the financial crisis of 2008-2009 the numbers of independent broker-dealers have been steadily declining. Find out why, and if the trend will continue.
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Cost-Push Inflation

    A phenomenon in which the general price levels rise (inflation) due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.

  2. Happiness Economics

    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.

  3. Affluenza

    A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.

  4. Icarus Factor

    The term Icarus factor describes a situation where managers or executives initiate an overly ambitious project which then fails. Fueled by excitement for the project, the executives are unable to reign in their misguided enthusiasm before it is too late to avoid the failure.

  5. Angelina Jolie Stock Index

    An index made up of a selection of stocks from companies associated with actress Angela Jolie.

  6. Consequential Loss

    The amount of loss incurred as a result of being unable to use business property or equipment.
Trading Center