Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal legislation that sets enhanced standards for public company accounting and financial reporting, including internal controls and corporate governance

Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax regulations that govern tax accounting requirements and reporting standards

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): The standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting and reporting in the United States

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA): Federal law that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations and assets against natural or human threats

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data

State-Specific Accounting Standards: Various state-level regulations governing accounting practices, which may vary by jurisdiction

AICPA Professional Standards: Comprehensive guidelines and rules set by the American Institute of CPAs for professional accounting practice

PCAOB Standards: Standards set by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board for public company audits and attestation

GDPR Compliance: European Union data protection regulations that may apply when handling EU resident data

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California state law providing data privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of business laws regulating commercial transactions in the United States

E-Sign Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions

State CPA Board Requirements: Licensing and professional practice requirements set by state-level CPA boards

HIPAA: Federal law governing privacy and security of healthcare information, relevant when handling healthcare client accounting