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The Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC) is the AICPA’s senior committee for compilations or reviews and is designated to issue pronouncements in connection with the unaudited financial statements or other unaudited financial information of nonpublic entities. Its mission is to develop and communicate comprehensive performance and reporting standards and practice guidance to enable accountants of nonissuers to provide high quality, objective compilation and review services in the best interests of the profession and the users of compiled and reviewed financial statements, with the ultimate purpose of serving the public interest. Learn more about ARSC in its Operating Policies.
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The Auditing Standards Board (ASB) is the AICPA’s senior committee for auditing, attestation, and quality control applicable to the performance and issuance of audit and attestation reports for non issuers. Its mission is to serve the public interest by developing, updating and communicating comprehensive standards and practice guidance that enable practitioners to provide high-quality, objective audit and attestation services to nonissuers in an effective and efficient manner. Learn more about ASB in the Auditing, Attestation and Quality Control Standards Setting Activities - ASB Operating Policies, 2022-2023 ASB Strategy Work Plan, and ASB Strategic Plan.
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Alternate Name(s) Encyclopedia Britannica
To use this resource, you must create a Britannica account using your alamo.edu account.
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Alternate Name(s) Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
A comprehensive database that covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. It combines authoritative periodical and reference content to support prospective and current entrepreneurs as well as business students. Experience an easy-to-browse interface mapped to four key stages—plan, fund, start, and manage—to fit your research needs at any point in your business's development.
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Provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today. This resource offers detailed content to simplify even the most complicated tasks.
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Alternate Name(s) CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide.

CPJ is made up of about 40 experts around the world, with headquarters in New York City. When press freedom violations occur, CPJ mobilizes a network of correspondents who report and take action on behalf of those targeted.

CPJ reports on violations in repressive countries, conflict zones, and established democracies alike.
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification® (Codification or ASC) is the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. All other accounting literature not included in the Codification is nonauthoritative. See Codification Topic 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, for additional details.
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The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Governmental Accounting Research System™ (GARS) provides access to all U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for state and local governments. It includes material from the GASB’s Codification, Original Pronouncements, and Comprehensive Implementation Guide, as well as related resources and tools.
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IFRS Accounting Standards are developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The IASB is an independent standard-setting body within the IFRS Foundation.

IFRS Accounting Standards are, in effect, a global accounting language—companies in more than 140 jurisdictions are required to use them when reporting on their financial health. The IASB is supported by technical staff and a range of advisory bodies.
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The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) sets high-quality international standards for auditing, assurance, and quality management that strengthen public confidence in the global profession.
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act directs the Board to establish auditing and related professional practice standards for registered public accounting firms to follow in the preparation of audit reports for public companies, other issuers, and broker-dealers.

The PCAOB seeks to establish and maintain high quality auditing and related professional practice standards for audits of public companies and other issuers, and broker-dealers in support of our mission to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.

PCAOB rules require registered public accounting firms and their associated persons to comply with all applicable auditing and related professional practice standards.

In the event of typographical or other technical errors in the standards presented on this website, the rule text adopted by the Board and approved by the SEC in adopting releases shall govern.
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The mission of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is to protect the public by ensuring that persons issued certificates as certified public accountants possess the necessary education, skills, and capabilities and that they perform competently in the profession of public accountancy.
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Alternate Name(s) Newsletter containing articles, evidence-based insights, and more aimed to help faculty improve their teaching, share best practices, and stay current on the latest pedagogical research.
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