Merged in 2017, AICPA & CIMA promote accounting and finance worldwide, providing exclusive guidance and specialized resources including prestigious designations, certifications and credentials. Maintains standards including the Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS) and the Code of Professional Conduct.
The global professional accounting body that offers the Chartered Certified Accountant (CCA) and various other credentials based on continuing education offerings in accountancy.
Establishes and improves standards of financial accounting and reporting that foster financial reporting by nongovernmental entities that provides decision-useful information to investors and other users of financial reports.
Establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments that follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Develops standards through two standard-setting boards, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).