This title provides the current clarified Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAEs) and related interpretations in a codified format, providing accountants with the most up-to-date information needed to perform attestation engagements. This authoritative guidance, issued directly by the AICPA, is essential to fully understanding the requirements associated with an attestation engagement. In addition to SSAE No. 18, Attestation Standards: Clarification and Recodification, which is now effective, this edition includes the following new standard: Interpretation No. 4, "Performing and Reporting on an Attestation Engagement Under Two Sets of Attestation Standards," of AT-C section 105, Concepts Common to All Attestation Engagements This codification is fully indexed and arranged by subject. The codified standards and related interpretations are vital to practitioners performing attestation engagements.

Author Biography

Founded in 1887, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) represents the CPA and accounting profession nationally and globally regarding rule-making and standard-setting, and serves as an advocate before legislative bodies, public interest groups and other professional organizations. The AICPA develops standards for audits of private companies and other services by CPAs; provides educational guidance materials to its members; develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination; and monitors and enforces compliance with the accounting profession's technical and ethical standards. The AICPA's founding established accountancy as a profession distinguished by rigorous educational requirements, high professional standards, a strict code of professional ethics, a licensing status and a commitment to serving the public interest.