Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

Our purpose — and our promise We exist to empower trust, opportunity and prosperity for individuals, organizations and economies around the globe. Wherever you are and whatever your role in accounting and finance, we’ll help you evolve and excel. Our mission To drive accounting and finance into the future by giving you the support, skills and insights to meet the demands of a constantly changing world. Our strategy To give you the tools to clarify complexity, anticipate risk and develop a rewarding career, and to strengthen and foster trust in our dynamic field. Our history — and your future The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA) and its predecessors have served the public interest for 137 years. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA) was founded in 1919 and has helped shaped the profession for over a century. In 2017, we came together as AICPA & CIMA to forge a powerful international alliance that promotes accounting and finance in every corner of the world. Today, we serve 597,000 members, candidates and registrants in 188 countries and territories. By providing exclusive guidance and specialized resources — including prestigious designations, certifications and credentials — we empower you to create an even brighter tomorrow, both for yourself and for the profession.