Free On-line Access to Professional Literature

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have teamed up to offer eligible CPA Exam candidates a free six-month subscription to professional audit and accounting literature. The on-line package includes AICPA Professional Standards, FASB Current Text, and FASB Original Pronouncements. Only candidates who have applied to take the CPA exam, and have been deemed eligible by state boards of accountancy, will receive access to this package of professional literature.

Paid Subscription Access to Professional Literature

AICPA Student Affiliate/Recent Graduate Members (who pay annual dues of $30) can subscribe to AICPA Resource at a special price of $75 for a one-year subscription. Students or recent graduates who wish to become AICPA members should go to https://www.aicpa.org/nolimits/nav/benefits.asp.

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has available on its website http://www.fasb.org the full text of all FASB Statements issued since 1973. Please note that FASB statements are presented as originally issued, are not in a searchable format, and may not be stored on your computer in any archival system. Additionally, superseded sections of the standards are not highlighted and it is difficult to identify such sections.

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