The Center for Public Company Audit Firms (www.aicpa.org/CPCAF) is a firm-based, voluntary membership center designed to promote the high quality of public company audits and to educate and inform member firms and external audiences on issues that impact their public company audit practice.

"Our goal is to provide an online resource for CPA firms in the business of auditing public companies – an area where they can find resources, tools and professional guidance on how to audit a public company all in one place," said Robert J. Kueppers, chair of the Center for Public Company Audit Firms Executive Committee.

"The Center is intended to make a direct statement to members of our profession about the importance of their audit performance," said Susan Coffey, AICPA Vice President of Audit Quality and Professional Ethics. "CPA Firms demonstrate their commitment to audit quality by agreeing to and meeting specific Center membership requirements. They also show their dedication to sharing best practices, learning about emerging issues, and taking steps to enhance quality in their practices." 

The information on the CPCAF Web site is organized around five core areas -- Resources, Community, Events, Membership and Products. The site is designed for any CPA firm who provides services in public company audits. Members of the AICPA Center for Public Company Audit Firms can access premier technical content, publications and practice aids. New tools and resources will be added regularly in order to keep the content fresh and relevant for members.