!!! Overview[1]
[{$pagename}] ([AICPA]) is the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession, with more than 418,000 members in 143 countries, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. 

[{$pagename}] members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting. 

[{$pagename}] sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. [auditing] standards for private companies, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local governments. 

[{$pagename}] develops and grades the Uniform [CPA] Examination, and offers specialty credentials for CPAs who concentrate on personal financial planning; forensic accounting; business valuation; and information management and technology assurance. Through a joint venture with the [Chartered Institute of Management Accountants], it has established the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation, which sets a new standard for global recognition of management [accounting].

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* [#1] - [AIPCPA ABOUT|http://www.aicpa.org/ABOUT/Pages/default.aspx|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2017-03-16-