American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Established in 1887, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) serves as the primary professional body for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) across the United States. With a membership exceeding 400,000 individuals in 145 countries, the AICPA encompasses professionals from various sectors, including business, public practice, government, education, as well as student and international affiliates. The organization is responsible for setting ethical guidelines and U.S. auditing standards for audits conducted on private firms, non-profit entities, and government bodies at all levels. Additionally, it is involved in creating and evaluating the Uniform CPA Examination. The AICPA has offices located in New York City, Washington, DC, Durham, NC, and Ewing, NJ. In 2012, the organization marked its 125th anniversary.