Accounting Resources Guide

AICPA, the world's largest member association representing the accounting profession sets ethical standards, auditing standards and develops the CPA Exam.

Promulgates accounting principles for federal government reporting entities. Provides access to publications, newsletters, minutes and meeting agendas.

The designated private sector organization in the U.S. that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards.

GASB is an independent, private-sector organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut, that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments that follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies. The bureau establishes auditing and related attestation, quality control, ethics, and independence standards and rules to be used by registered public accounting firms. Standards are available online .