Organizations Of Interest

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 580,000 members, candidates and registrants in 150 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.

The Alliance of M&A Advisors (AM&AA) is the leading association and credentialing body for 1,000 Middle Market M&A professionals in 25 countries, providing connections, best practices and education. Our leadership and people have unrivaled multidisciplinary expertise in the financial services industry.

Formed in 1998, The Alliance of M&A Advisors (AM&AA) members represent sellers and buyers of businesses ranging from $5 to $500 million in transaction value. Their services are due diligence, accounting financing, business valuation, tax planning legal, strategic, other advisory and transaction support services.

The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the global community for middle market M&A dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth. ACG members have access to data, content and networking opportunities to find the opportunities, capital and knowledge they need to drive and sustain corporate growth. Founded in 1954, ACG has grown to more than 14,000 members organized in 56 chapters throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit:

The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) in Bethesda, Maryland, serves more than 14,000 individual members in corporate treasury and financial management. AFP provides professional certification, continuing education, public policy research, development of industry standards, financial tools and publications, training and career development, and representation to legislators and regulators.

The Committee on the Investment of Employee Benefit Assets (CIEBA), an AFP affiliate, represents more than 110 plan sponsors who collectively manage approximately $1 trillion in total plan assets.

The CFO Leadership Council boasts over 3,000 members across the US and Canada, CFO Leadership Council epitomizes collaborative spirit, fostering impactful conversations and lasting relationships both in person and online.

CFO Leadership Council is owned by the Chief Executive Group, a global leader in business leadership communities, acquired us. Known for their engagement with the c-suite (CEOs, Board Members and CFOs), Chief Executive Group engages with over 300,000 senior executives through peer networks and research surveys.

This partnership marks a significant milestone, offering countless opportunities for our community and reinforcing our dedication to strengthen business leadership.

FEI provides networking, timely updates, and continuing professional education (CPE) on subjects including: financial management and reporting; Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance; regulatory updates from the SEC and FASB; career management & executive level finance jobs and other finance & accounting jobs.