Associations

ACAUS - 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.
www.acaus.org/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Australia - 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.
www.aat.org.au/

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

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

Association of Government Accountants - 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.
www.agacgfm.org

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

Association of International Accountants - An international accountancy and accountancy examining body, recognised in the UK under the Companies Act 1989.
www.aia.org.uk

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

Association of Public Pension Fund Auditors, Inc. - 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.
www.appfa.org/

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

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

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

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

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

Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation - National research foundation with publications and focus on non-financial performance reporting for public sector and corporations.
ccaf-fcvi.com

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

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

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

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

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

CIPFA - 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.
www.cipfa.org.uk

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

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

CPA Associates International (CPAAI) - Europe - 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.
www.cpa-europe.com/

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

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

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

European Accounting Association - 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.
www.eaa-online.org/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia - 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.
www.ipaa.com.au

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

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

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

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - The ICAEW is one of Europe's major professional accountancy organizations.
www.icaew.co.uk/

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

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

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

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan - North American Chapter - 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.
www.crescan.com/pakistanicma/

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

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

Institute of Management Accountants - Memphis Chapter - 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.
www.imamemphis.org/

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

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

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

Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants - 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).
www.jicpa.or.jp/index.html

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

Local Government Finance Professionals of New South Wales, Australia - Includes constitution, regional chapter information, executive contacts, strategic plan, publications, and conference information.
www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/dlg_home.asp

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

Massachusetts Association of Public Accountants - 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.
www.mapaweb.org/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Association of Enrolled Agents - 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.
www.naea.org/

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

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy - 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.
www.nasba.org/

National Association of Tax Practitioners - 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.
www.natptax.com/

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

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

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants - 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.
www.njscpa.org/

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

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

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

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

Pakistani Professionals Forum - Evolved to address the issues of Pakistani professionals - in the fields of accounting, finance, taxation and banking - who have immigrated to Canada.
www.ppfcanada.com/

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

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

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

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

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