The plural of CPA is CPAs. The plural possessive of CPAs is CPAs'
Yes, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are independent professionals. They work in various fields such as auditing, taxation, and financial management, providing objective advice and services to their clients. They are bound by a code of ethics that requires them to be independent and impartial in their professional judgments.
Since the early part of the twentieth century, CPAs have audited financial statements.
Not all accountants work as public auditors. Those who work for corporations as financial managers, management accountants, and internal auditors may be CPAs, but a significant number are not.
It also promotes public awareness of and confidence in the integrity, objectivity, competence, and professionalism of CPAs.
In addition, many accountants who do not have a CPA designation perform services similar to some of the services--but not audits--performed by CPAs.
Such societies provide CPAs with common interests and goals a wide range of professional activities. The societies are also avenues for members to become leaders in their profession.
CPAs who do not audit the financial statements of publicly listed companies do not fall under the jurisdiction of the SEC and the PCAOB.
Public Accounting: Best known for providing audits, CPAs who work in public accounting review company financial records for accuracy and accountability.
The AICPA is a national professional society founded in 1887. The majority of AICPA members (350,000 in 2005) are licensed CPAs, with some limited specialty categories for non-CPAs.
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CPAs in Idaho are required to report their Continuing Professional Education credits for the preceding calendar year annually by January 31st.