AAA stands for the American Accounting Association, a leading professional organization dedicated to the advancement of accounting education, research, and practice.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is an organization headquartered in New York whose members are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). The AICPA prepares the CPA examination and provides educational and newsworthy information to its members.
An organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is international in structure, self-supporting, and independent. It is the oldest and sole major appraisal organization representing all disciplines of appraisal specialists, originating in 1936 and incorporating in 1952.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is a global professional organization with over 35,000 members dedicated to combating fraud and providing anti-fraud education and training in the business sector. The ACFE awards the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation, which is recognized worldwide.
Designated Professional Body (DPB) refers to professional organizations authorized to supervise and regulate specific activities, such as investment business, by their members who are professionals like accountants or solicitors.
The IFRS Foundation oversees the activities of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee, and aims to develop globally accepted financial reporting standards.
