Highlights of Board of Directors' February Meeting.

• Position: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Brief Article

Among other actions at its meeting on Feb. 8-9, the AICPA Board of Directors:

* Was updated on the progress of the proposed global business credential, computerization of the CPA exam, and development of new and existing assurance products and accreditations.

* Passed a resolution approving the proposed Public Oversight Board charter.

* Heard 'about the profession's portal, cpa2biz, including funding, hiring of senior staff (see "cpa2biz Puts Senior Leadership Team in Place"), and selection of an audit firm. Was provided the latest U.S. research findings on the global credential initiative (see "Research Results Show Significant Support Among CPAs, Students for Proposed Global Credential") and heard that an advisory task force, chaired by former Chair of the Board Robert K. Elliott, had been formed. The task force includes a cross-section of the membership.

* Was informed that the Center for Investment Advisory Services, which provides CPAs with tools...