The designated private sector organization in the U.S. that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards. FASB standards are recognized as authoritative by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants... Financial Accounting Standards Board

Investigative arm of Congress charged with examining matters relating to the receipt and payment of public funds... U.S. Government Accountability Office

The SEC is the agency responsible for administering federal securities laws in the U.S... U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

The IRS is the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement. Contains downloadable forms, instructions, and agency publications. It also includes "The Digital Daily," an almost-humorous online newspaper... Internal Revenue Service