The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional body established in 1980 by the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) to provide a second-tier accounting qualification. This qualification can enable individuals to eventually obtain a full CCAB qualification.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), formerly known as the General Accounting Office, is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress, investigating how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.
