NEW IN PEER REVIEW: Peer Review Integrated Management Application (PRIMA) now required in getting your peer review done. - Getting Started
I. Peer Review FAQs
For answers to the most common questions about the NYSSCPA administered Peer Review program, visit the Peer Review page.
II. Firm Registration Renewal
Firms that are required to register with the NYSED are required to renew their registration every three years. If your firm provides attest or compilation services to New York State clients, or uses “CPA,” “Certified Public Accountants,” “PA,” or “Public Accountants in your firm name, you are required to register as a public accounting firm with the New York State Education Department.
Public Accounting Firm Registration FAQs
Form 6R. Application for Public Accounting Firm Registration (For Firms Other Than Professional Corporations). This form must be completed by the CPA or PA responsible for this firm.
III. Facilitated State Board Access (FSBA)
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) created this process to help address the evolving changes in the business and regulatory environments and to address the demand for greater peer review transparency. For answers to the most frequently asked questions about this program, visit the FSBA FAQs page.
IV. Finding a Peer Reviewer
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V. 2019 AICPA Peer Review Conference
The 2019 Peer Review Conference will be taking place on August 5-7 at the Marriott Washington Wardman Park in Washington, DC. Click here for additional information and to register.
VI. Information and Reports Regarding NYSSCPA Administration of the Peer Review Program
1. AICPA Reported Results of the Oversight of the NYSSCPA Administration of the Peer Review Program
The main objectives of the Peer Review Board bi-annual oversight program are to provide reasonable assurance that:
(1) the participating administering entities are complying with the administrative procedures established by the board as set forth in the AICPA Peer Review Program Administrative Manual; (2) reviews are being conducted and reported upon in accordance with the standards; (3) results of reviews are being evaluated on a consistent basis in all jurisdictions; (4) and information provided to firms and reviewers (via the Internet or other media) by administering entities is accurate and timely.
A. AICPA Report on 2014 Oversight of NYSSCPA Administration of the Peer Review Program
B. AICPA Report on 2016 Oversight of NYSSCPA Administration of the Peer Review Program
2. Annual Report of the NYSSCPA Peer Review Committee to the AICPA on Over sight and Other Activities
A. 2015 NYSSCPA Annual Report on Oversight Activities.
3. NYSSCPA Peer Review Committee Annual Internal Inspection
A. 2016 Administrative Oversight Visit Letter of Procedures and Observations
B. NYSSCPA Letter of Response- 2016 NYSSCPA Administrative Oversight Visit
C. 2017 NYSSCPA Administrative Oversight Visit
D. NYSSCPA Letter of Response- 2017 NYSSCPA Administrative Oversight Visit
VII. Peer Review Staff
Beginning March 16, 2018, questions regarding administration of your peer review should be directed to the PICPA: (267) 675-6250 or peerreview@picpa.org.