Two web-based specialized centers launch: financial management, tax.

As part of its effort to improve services for members in special interest areas, the Institute recently launched the Financial Management Center and the Tax Center.

CPAs working in business and industry now have better access to the resources, tools and guidance they need. The Financial Management Center (www.aicpa.org/fincenter) provides a wide variety of information about financial and management accounting, including the traditional areas of financial reporting and tax, in one convenient location. While primarily designed for CPAs working in business and industry, CPAs in other practice areas also will find helpful resources.

The Financial Management Center provides financial executives and their organizations with the tools and resources they need to move their organizations forward. It also aims to serve as a comprehensive, top-of-mind resource for financial executives and managers, and creates a community resource where financial executives and financial managers can exchange ideas and discuss issues.

Tax practitioners can turn to the AICPA Tax Center (www.aicpa.org/tax) for information on tax professional standards and the AICPA's tax advocacy in Washington, D.C. Additional resources include...