 | Accounting Guide - Brokers and Dealers in Securities 2018 An industry-specific accounting guide for brokers and dealers The Accounting Guide: Brokers and Dealers in Securities 2018 is provided by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. It details specialized accounting and regulatory requirements for the broker-dealer industry. Detailed chapters provide comprehensive examinations of timely subjects. For example, the chapter on the securities industry covers discount brokers, investment bankers, government securities dealers, clearing brokers, and other professions. Additional chapters cover: regulatory consideration, internal control, accounting standards, and financial statement considerations. Broker-dealers gain guidance in financial statement preparation while following the best practices and accounting principles outlined. 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. |
