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• Business: Associations  (16)

ACAUS  www.acaus.org Association of Chartered Accountants in the U.S. is a professional, nonprofit organization that represents the interests of US based chartered accountants in Australia, Canada, England, Wales, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and South Africa.

Accounting and Finance Benchmarking Consortium  afbc.org Association of accounting and finance professionals in companies identifying the practices that improve the overall operations of the members.

Accounting Associations  www.taxsites.com/associations2.html A directory of state, national, and international accounting and professional organizations.

Accounting Group International  www.agiamericas.com Association of small- to medium-sized firms with 14 U.S. and European firms and representation in 27 locations.

AccountingWEB  www.accountingweb.co.uk A virtual community for accountancy professionals. Services include biweekly newswire, online news, questions and answers, accountant and corporate advisors directory, reference material and an online mall.

AGN International Ltd.  www.agn.org Worldwide association of separate and independent accounting and consulting firms.

All India Cost and Management Accountants  www.aicmas.com Discussion board and articles for members of the International Cost and Works Accountants of India.

American Accounting Association  aaahq.org Accounting education and research, includes members from academic institutions from around the world. Publishes journals and holds conferences on various accounting-related topics.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants  www.aicpa.org National professional association for CPAs in the United States.

American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers  www.aipb.org Professional association and certifying body offering bookkeeping news, continuing education, job information, and a members-only area.

Andersen Alumni  www.andersenalumni.com Forum reuniting former employees, coworkers and colleagues of Arthur Andersen to help maintain their professional network.

The Arab Society for Certified Accountants (ASCA Society)  www.ascasociety.org Organization for advancing the profession of accounting, auditing management, and related disciplines in the countries of the Arab League.

Association for Accounting Marketing  www.accountingmarketing.org Provides marketing support and education to accounting marketers, CPAs and consultants. Includes chapter information, job bank and educational programs.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Australia  www.aat.org.au Professional body for Accounting Technicians in Australia. Includes organization's mission, course listings, and membership information for support staff working in accounting and finance with qualified accountants.

Association of Certified Bookkeepers Inc.  www.cbk.org.au Not-for-profit association represents the interests of professional Australian bookkeepers and provides accreditation for suitably qualified bookeepers.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)  www.accaglobal.com Professional worldwide organization for chartered certified accountants.

The Association of Corporate Treasurers  www.treasurers.org The only professional body for corporate treasurers in the UK, promoting the study and practice of finance and treasury management.

Association of Government Accountants  www.agacgfm.org Educational organization focused on the enhancement of public financial management in the United States. AGA serves financial managers from local, state and federal governments. Includes group's history, news, events calendar, membership application, and members-only section.

The Association of Independent Accounting Professionals  www.aiaponline.com AIAP sees a changing profession for the independent accountant and is trying to help lead the way.

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)  www.alpfa.org Professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions.

Association of Public Pension Fund Auditors, Inc.  www.appfa.org Encourages cooperation among public pension fund auditors, provides professional development opportunities on pension-related topics, promotes professional standards for internal auditors of public retirement systems, and encourages research, publication, and dissemination of information among the membership.

ATMA - Association of Taxation and Management Accountants  www.atma.com.au Recognised Professional Association (RPA) serves small-business accounting and tax practitioners in Australia.

ATT - The Association of Taxation Technicians  www.att.org.uk Professional body for taxation technicians in the UK. Members provide tax compliance advice to individuals.

AutoCPA Group  www.autocpa.com A nation wide association of certified public accounting firms, each of whom specializes in providing professional services to automobile dealerships.

Big 4 Alumni  www.big4.com Provides news services, information, discussions, career services, and networking opportunities to alumni from the Big 4 firms.

Bombay Chartered Accountants Society  www.bcasonline.org An association of chartered accountants to disseminate information to the public and to organise workshops for the knowledge of its members. Runs clinics for solving problems of non-profit organizations.

Canadian Bookkeepers Association  www.canadianbookkeepersassociation.com A non-profit organization for the advancement of Bookkeeping Professionals. Includes information on the organization, membership instructions, financial articles, and a search feature.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants  www.cica.ca Information about the CA profession and activities, courses and conferences offered by the Institute and a catalogue of over 200 products aimed at accountants and business professionals.

CCAF-FCVI Inc.  ccaf-fcvi.com National research foundation with publications and focus on non-financial performance reporting for public sector and corporations.

Certified General Accountants' Association of Canada  www.cga-canada.org Self-regulating, professional association of 68,000 students and Certified General Accountants. Includes annual reports, organization information and current articles from the organization's magazine (in English and French.

Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia  www.cmabc.com Provides studies and professional development for Management Accountants.

Chamber of Income Tax Consultants  www.citcindia.org A professional body for tax consultants with headquarters in Mumbai, India.

Chartered Accountants In India  www.cainindia.org Extensive list of articles, forum discussions, and links to external sources on a site operated by an anonymous webmaster.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants  www.cimaglobal.com CIMA, founded in 1919, is one of the oldest professional organizations devoted to financial management and cost accounting.

CIPFA  www.cipfa.org.uk Accountancy body for public services - providing education and training in accountancy and financial management. Offering a publications shop with information for members, students and customers.

Colorado Society of CPAs  www.cocpa.org Supporting members in providing quality professional services to serve the public interest.

Consultant Industry CPA's and Consultants Association  www.cicpac.com A not-for-profit association of CPA firms providing financial and consulting services to construction firms.

CPA Associates International (CPAAI) - Europe  www.cpa-europe.com A world-wide operating network of auditors, tax advisers and accountants. Firms must demonstrate a high level of competence and quality to become a member of CPAAI. Membership directory and a members-only area.

CPA Australia - CPA Online  www.cpaaustralia.com.au Provides public information on finance, business resources, and financial FAQ as well as member-only pages for Australia's largest accounting organization.

CPA's for the Public Interest  www.cpaspi.org Illinois organization provides volunteer professionals with financial, tax, technical, accounting and management expertise to nonprofit organizations in order to improve financial management.

Dallas/Fort Worth State Tax Association  www.dfwsta.org A not-for-profit organization providing a forum for sharing state tax information among tax professionals.

European Accounting Association  www.eaa-online.org Organization aims to link together the Europe-wide community of accounting scholars and researchers, to provide a platform for the wider dissemination of European accounting research and to foster and improve research. Includes history, news, publications, and event information.

European Federation of Accountants  www.fee.be Group member and membership details, current issues, publications, news and reports.

Financial Reporting Council  www.frc.org.uk The parent of the Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Reporting Review Panel, the three together promoting good financial reporting.

Florida Institute of CPAs  www1.ficpa.org/ficpa/Home Works to advance the accounting profession in Florida. Includes information for the general public and for accounting professionals.

Forensic Accountants Society of North America (FASNA)  www.fasna.org Organization of independently owned CPA firms that provides a national network for conducting forensic accounting assignments.

Fort Worth Chapter Texas Society of CPAs  www.fwtscpa.org Extensive CPE classes for accountants who need continuing education. Referrals available for a CPA in specific area matching specific needs of clients.

Herpers Gowling Chartered Accountants  www.herpersgowling.com Full-service 11 office Ontario chartered accountants, trustee in bankruptcy providing accounting, income tax, debt restructuring, and financial management services helping small business succeed.

Hong Kong Society of Accountants  www.hkicpa.org.hk Information about the practice of public accounting and accounting standards in Hong Kong. Includes indices to the Society's publications, membership lists, and professional information.

Illinois CPA Society  www.icpas.org Offices in Chicago and Springfield, Illinois. News and issues, professional education and job opportunities, member directory, and membership benefits and obligations.

Independent Accountants Association of Illinois (IAAI)  www.illinoisaccountants.com Supports individual accountants throughout the state. Includes details of its programs and services, events and meetings, links, and contacts.

Information Systems Audit and Control Association  www.isaca.org Worldwide association of Information Systems professionals dedicated to the audit, control, and security of financial and operating information systems.

Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia  www.ipaa.com.au For professionals who specialise in the field of insolvency and for people who think their business may be insolvent, bankrupt or in financial difficulty. Find an insolvency practitioner, do our quiz.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers  www.icb.org.au Offering certificate programs and professional development activities. Australian branch of international organization.

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore  www.accountants.org.sg The professional accounting organization of Singapore.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia  www.icaa.org.au The ICAA is the Australian professional body for Chartered Accountants.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales  www.icaew.com The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales with over 128,000 members.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland  www.icai.ie The ICAI site includes information about the practice of accounting in Ireland, with table of contents and selected articles from its journal.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  icai.org Regulates the profession of Chartered Accountants in India. Includes. Includes member services, public information, reference sources, and student section.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan  www.icap.org.pk The ICAP is the professional association for Chartered Accountants in Pakistan. Includes a brief history of accounting and auditing regulation in Pakistan.

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan - North American Chapter  www.crescan.com/pakistanicma Forum for ICMA members in Canada and the United States.Facilitates professional development of Pakistani CMAs and CMA students, and helps them into the mainstream of management accounting in North America.

Institute of Management Accountants  www.imanet.org An association dedicated to the educating, certifying, and training management accountants and corporate financial managers.

Institute of Management Accountants - Lynchburg, VA Chapter  www.geocities.com/lynchburgima Includes information about the Lynchburg Chapter and its activities. Including details of meetings, community affairs, and newsletter.

Institute of Management Accountants - Memphis Chapter  www.imamemphis.org Provides members with personal and professional development opportunities through education, association with business professionals, and certification in management accounting and financial management skills. Newsletter, membership details, meeting schedule and job noticeboard. Memphis, Tennessee.

International Association of Accounting Education and Research  www.iaaer.org Global not-for-profit organization to promote excellence in accounting education and research.

International Federation of Accountants  www.ifac.org An organization of national accounting associations and other groups interested in accounting matters.

Iowa Society of CPA's  www.iacpa.org Information for members, people interested in the accounting profession, and the general public.

Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants  www.jicpa.or.jp/index.html Includes information about the practice of public accounting today in Japan. Also includes a brief history of accounting and auditing in Japan (in Japanese and English).

Jersey Shore Chapter American Payroll Association  www.apajerseyshore.com Membership organization for payroll professionals in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware region.

KASB(Korea Accounting Standards Board)/KAI(Korea Accounting Institute)  www.kasb.or.kr KASB is a private sector organization in charge of establishing Korean accounting standards and KAI as a research center supports KASB in its activities.

Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants  www.micpa.com.my Includes a list of Malaysian accounting and auditing standards and a directory of member firms.

Massachusetts Association of Public Accountants  www.mapaweb.org Offers seminars, referral services and conferences to its members. Affiliated with the National Society of Public Accountants and New England States Association of Public Accountants.

Massachusetts Society of CPAs Inc  www.mscpaonline.org Serving nearly 9,000 members, includes up-to-date information on accounting and tax issues. Search online business directory to find a CPA firm.

Massachusetts Society of Enrolled Agents  www.maseaonline.org Includes FAQ, search for professionals, and member-only content.

Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants  www.michcpa.org Organization provides tools for practitioners. Includes referral resources, ethics standards, and other information for the public.

Minnesota Society of CPAs  www.mncpa.org Professional organization that provides Minnesota CPAs and financial professionals with CPE, legislative advocacy, financial reporting review, and networking opportunities.

Missouri Association of Tax Practitioners  www.motax.org Meeting schedule, officers, pictures, and membership details.

Missouri Society of Accountants  www.missouri-accountants.com A member guided organization designed to promote education and standards for all accountants. Providing tax preparation, estate planning, and business management.

National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.  www.nabainc.org Developing, encouraging and serving as a resource for greater participation by African Americans and other minorities in the accounting profession.

National Association of Black Accountants Southern Region  www.nabasr.org Organization of minority accounting professionals.

National Association of Bookkeepers  www.nationalba.org Association of individuals who want to learn bookkeeping or enhance their bookkeeping knowledge and skills. Training and chapter information.

National Association of Enrolled Agents  www.naea.org Organization for Enrolled Agents, who are persons licensed by the U.S. government to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service.

National Association of Forensic Accountants (NAFA)  www.nafanet.com An international organization of professional forensic/investigative accounting firms who provide expert forensic accounting investigations to individuals, corporations, attorneys, and the insurance industry.

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy  www.nasba.org NASBA, organization of the boards of accountancy of the United States. Contains the downloadable text of the Uniform Accountancy Act. Offers CredentialNet - helps track continuing professional education hours.

National Association of Tax Practitioners  www.natptax.com The largest tax association serving Tax Preparers, Enrolled Agents, Certified Public Accountants, Certified Financial Planners, Accountants, and Attorneys. Offers education, tax supplies, and tax research.

National Institute of Accountants (NIA)  www.nia.org.au Representative professional organisation for Australian accountants. Provides news of the profession, standards information, and technical updates for practitioners. Includes public and member-only areas.

National Institute of Certified Public Accountants (NICPA)  www.cpaindia.org Offers a professional certification program in accountancy in India.

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants  www.njscpa.org Resource for and about CPA's in New Jersey includes technical content for CPA's, information on how to become a CPA, and tax and financial tips.

New Jersey Society of Enrolled Agents  www.njsea.org State society for licensed Enrolled Agents. Includes events calendar, newsletter, tax tips, and organization information.

New York State Society Of CPAs  www.nysscpa.org NYSSCPA has over 33,000 members, eleven local chapters, state-level committees and their online CPA services.

New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants  www.nzica.com Represents the interests of nearly 29,000 members of the accounting profession working in New Zealand around the world. Includes organization information and standards and policies.

The Oklahoma Society of CPAs Internet Resource  www.oscpa.com Includes online CPE course search, online enrollment, membership information, consumer information, financial advice, CPA referral service, and student information.

Oregon Society of CPA's  www.orcpa.org Professional organization for Oregon Certified Public Accountants. Offers research and resources for members, non-member CPA's, students, and the public.

Professional Association of Small Business Accountants  www.pasba.org Represents certified public accountants, public accountants, and enrolled agents who provide accounting services to small businesses throughout the United States.

Richmond Metropolitan Chapter of National Association of Black Accountants  www.richnaba.org Includes activities, history, and membership information for Richmond, VA organization.

Society of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka  cma-srilanka.org Organization promotes the practice of management accountancy.

Society of Management Accountants of Canada  www.cma-canada.org Includes information about management accounting practices including tables of contents and selected articles from the CMA Magazine (in English and French).

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants  www.saica.co.za Includes a searchable members directory and a description of accounting practice structures and certifications in South Africa.

South African Institute of Professional Accountants  www.saipa.co.za Professional body of more than 6000 accountants in practice, commerce and industry, government, and academia. Information on the organization and professional standards.

Trainee Accountants Society of the Western Cape  www.tas-wc.co.za Representing Trainee Accountants contracted to SAICA and a 3rd Party in the Western Cape, who are undergoing training to become a Chartered Accountant (SA)