Resource Centers

The AICPA, with the support of technology services offered through its subsidiary CPA2Biz, has developed a series of targeted firm-based voluntary membership Audit Quality Centers, as
well as a series of AICPA Special Interest Centers to provide valuable resources for CPAs in specialized practice areas.

Audit Quality Centers

Employee Benefit Plans
Resources for CPAs who perform employee benefit plan audits, including pension, health & welfare, and 401(k)
plans subject to ERISA.

Public Company Audit Firms
Timely, comprehensive technical and educational information
you need to conduct high quality audits of SEC issuers.

Governmental
The Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) serves as a comprehensive resource provider to support CPA firms in the performance of their GAO Yellow Book audits, including single audits of Governments and Not-for-Profits; audits performed under the HUD Audit Guide and various Education Guides; and numerous other grant and assistance program audits. In addition, the Center keeps firms informed about the latest developments in performing these audits, as well as provides firms with an opportunity to network and exchange information with others within the community of member firms. For additional information, to learn about the membership requirements and benefits, or to join the GAQC, visit the GAQC Website at www.aicpa.org/GAQC or click on Governmental above, or contact the GAQC staff by emailing gaqc@aicpa.org.

Member Interest Centers

Tax
Provides guidance, information, and practice tools
to the tax practitioner.

Personal Financial Planning
Connect to resources in personal financial planning, insurance and
risk management, investment management and advisory services, tax, retirement, and estate planning.

Business Valuation and Forensic & Litigation Services
Guidance and tools covering antifraud/forensic accounting, business valuation, bankruptcy, practice management, and more.

Financial Management
Trends, topics, and tools related to both financial management
and traditional content areas. Includes information on human
resource issues, career & personal development, and ethics.

Information Technology
Leverage technology in ways that add value to clients, customers, and employers. Improve business application processes, system integrity, knowledge management, and more.

PCPS
Resources to build and grow a successful CPA firm including:
staffing, marketing & practice growth, succession planning, and more.

Accounting Education
Tools for educators to enhance their curriculum and to prepare
students as valued and trusted members of the CPA profession.