AICPA launches online center for reporters.

In its continuing efforts to reinforce media relationships and serve as an outlet of information for the press, the AICPA last month unveiled a new online resource center for reporters (www.aicpa.org/mediacenter/welcome.htm). The media center is designed to educate and update the press on the AICPA, its mission, programs and initiatives, and leadership, as well as issues affecting the CPA profession as a whole.

The press plays a critical part in presenting and illuminating financial and economic issues. The Media Center's goals are to help make reporters' jobs easier and to continue serving as...