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Accountants (AICPA) represents the CPA and accounting
profession nationally and globally regarding rule-making and
standard-setting, and serves as an advocate before legislative
bodies, public interest groups and other professional
organizations. The AICPA develops standards for audits of private
companies and other services by CPAs; provides educational guidance
materials to its members; develops and grades the Uniform CPA
Examination; and monitors and enforces compliance with the
accounting profession's technical and ethical standards.
The AICPA's founding established accountancy as a profession
distinguished by rigorous educational requirements, high
professional standards, a strict code of professional ethics, a
licensing status and a commitment to serving the public
interest.
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