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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is a self-regulatory organization of certified public accountants (CPAs) in the U.S.. The AICPA authors the CPA exam and is a major organization to develop generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) along with SEC, FASB, and GASB. It is a major contributor to the Republican party.