An eBook is an electronic/digital version of a printed book (some eBooks are exclusively digital). Your eBook can include content that is available in the printed publication, and possibly additional items, such as web page links, and interactive content. On occasion, an eBook may also contain updated content that became available after the printed version of the book went to press.

AICPA eBooks are available immediately after completing your online purchase. eBooks download quickly on high-speed Internet, mobile and Wi-Fi connections. Be sure to first download and install Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE) if you have not already done so. Note: ADE is a FREE program; no cost or fee is involved to install and use it.

The special eBook store page lists all AICPA publications available as eBooks (including free eBook samples). We are rapidly expanding the selection of eBook titles you can purchase through the AICPA Store.

AICPA eBooks are based on the ADE Digital Rights Management (DRM) platform. Adobe’s DRM provides secure encryption for your eBook purchases and protects you from someone trying to copy an eBook that you purchased without your permission. It also protects author and publisher copyrights and distribution rights.

Note: After installing ADE, you will also need to create an Adobe ID with a valid email address, if you don’t already have one. Before you can read any AICPA eBook, you must first download and install Adobe Digital Editions to your PC or Mac.

No. If Adobe® Digital Editions is already installed on your computer and authorized with your Adobe ID, you do not have to install it again; you are ready to start ordering and downloading eBooks from the AICPA Store.

Yes. After installing Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE), we strongly recommend that you download one of our free eBook samples to ensure you can read the eBook on your computer or other supported reading device. If you’re able to open and read your eBook, you can start shopping immediately. Download a free eBook sample now or download a free eBook from the Adobe® Digital Editions Sample Library. If your copy of Adobe® Digital Editions is properly installed and set up, you should be able to download and then immediately read any of these free eBooks. If you experience problems installing ADE or accessing your free eBook, please see Adobe.com's FAQ and support page for help.

If Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE) is properly installed, the eBook title that you download will instantly appear in your ADE download library. It should open automatically and you can begin reading immediately. If you have downloaded multiple titles, you will be able to select the title you want to read.

Download times will vary based on the size of the eBook and your Internet connection speed.

AICPA eBooks can be opened and read on a wide range of devices that support Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE), including PCs and Macs. To make sure your computer or reading device can run the program, see the minimum software requirements. See the question below for instructions on accessing your eBooks on other supported devices.

Many reading devices are supported by Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE).  However, if you want to read your eBooks on a device other than your PC or Mac, you must still first download and install ADE on your PC or Mac. Once you have installed ADE on your computer, follow the step-by-step instructions for your reading device below.

iPad and iPhone: Connect the device to a PC or Mac that has ADE software installed and authorized. Then download the Bluefire Reader from the iTunes App Store. Bluefire must be installed and authorized using your ADE credentials. Next, download the eBook file to your PC or Mac and open it in ADE. Connect your iPad or iPhone to your PC or Mac. Open iTunes and use File Sharing to transfer the eBook to your iPad or iPhone. For more information, please consult the Bluefire User Guide and iTunes File Sharing Help.

Android tablets and mobile phones: Download the Bluefire Reader from the Android Market. Bluefire must be installed and authorized using your ADE credentials. For more detailed instructions, please consult your device's manufacturer and the Bluefire User Guide.

Note: At this time Amazon Kindle is not currently supported by ADE.

NOOK, Sony Reader, and other supported eReader devices: Connect and authorize your device on a PC or Mac that has ADE software installed and authorized. Download the eBook file to your PC or Mac and open it in ADE. Then connect your device to your PC or Mac. The device should be displayed under Bookshelves on the left side of the ADE interface.  Transfer the file to your device by dragging and dropping the eBook file onto the device's icon.  Note: For Nook users, go to “My Library” then “Go to My Documents” to access your publication(s).

Need more information? Consult your device's manufacturer, or read the following:

• Adobe Digital Editions Help: Transferring Items to a Supported Reader
• NOOK Support
• Sony Reader Support

After you complete an online eBook order, you can download your eBook immediately. The download link will appear on the online Order Confirmation page, as well as in your Order Confirmation email. You may also sign in to your account and select "My Downloads" in your account. Simply click the link to download your eBook. If Adobe® Digital Editions (ADE) has been properly installed, the eBook will instantly appear and open in your personal library of downloaded eBooks.

The download link for most AICPA eBooks will be active for 21 days after the purchase date. Sign in to your account, go to "My Account", and click the "My Downloads" tab to access your purchased eBooks.

Up to 6 devices (PC, Mac, iPad, Nook, etc.) can be authorized to view an AICPA eBook at any given time. You can, however, de-authorize a device if you want to authorize a new device.

Yes. AICPA eBooks utilize Digital Rights Management (DRM) that is built into Adobe® Digital Editions. DRM allows the publisher to set security and usage settings, which may restrict or limit how many pages users can print, copy, and download. Usage and security settings for each eBook may vary. You can view DRM settings for your eBook through the Adobe® Digital Editions program.

Generally, you are allowed to copy, paste, and print up to 50 pages every 30 days. Other restrictions and rights appear in the table below:

Note: Some restrictions may vary per eBook publication.

Yes. Copyright and distribution law and all associated restrictions apply universally to both printed paper books and eBooks. The following are some of the more important copyright and distribution restrictions you should know:

At this time, orders for eBooks can be placed only online through the AICPA Store. Phone and paper orders for eBooks are not accepted at this time.

You cannot give away an eBook or transfer the user rights to another individual, group, or organization if it has been purchased under your name. eBooks cannot be shared with your staff. Each member of your staff must purchase and download a separate copy of the eBook.

You are not allowed to sell, lend, or distribute your eBook to another user, group or organization.

You cannot republish or market an eBook.  You cannot distribute an AICPA eBook as a free promotional item or sell it for a profit.

Other restrictions may apply. See the User Agreement.

To protect the rights of authors and publishers, most eBooks limit how much text you can copy, paste, and print.

In some eBooks, certain tables, charts, and images had to be rotated sideways to ensure compatibility with a wide range of reading devices.  To view these items right-side up on a portable reading device, first make sure “auto-rotate” is turned off or locked.  Then simply turn the device in your hand to view the table or image.

On many PCs, you can use the Ctrl+Alt+Arrow keys to rotate your screen display. If this does not work, make sure your screen display position is not locked. (This setting's location varies in different operating systems. For example, on a Windows 7 PC, right click the Windows Desktop, select Graphics Properties, click on Display Settings.) Support for screen rotation is limited on Mac computers.

Yes. As stated above, usage restrictions and/or security settings that will affect your use of an eBook will appear in the User Agreement, which you must accept before completing your purchase.

AICPA 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Refund Policy: If you are not satisfied with your eBook, for any reason, please contact the CPA2Biz/AICPA Service Center at 1-888-777-7077 (9am - 5pm ET, Monday – Friday) or service@cpa2biz.com within 10 days of your purchase date and we will refund the full purchase price.

Prior to completing your AICPA eBook purchase, you will be prompted to read and accept the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement. To read the document now, go to AICPA eBooks End User License Agreement.

Go to the Contact Us page in the AICPA Store and click on the Product or Order Inquiry link. Complete the online form and then click Submit. Or, call the CPA2Biz/AICPA Service Center at 1-888-777-7077 (9am - 5pm ET, Monday – Friday). You can also send an email to service@cpa2biz.com.  Please have your eBook order information handy, including any confirmation e-mails you may have received.