Obtaining access to the Center's valuable information makes a powerful statement about your firm's dedication to achieving audit quality, particularly in the U.S. marketplace. It is important for all international firms who are interested in gaining access to the Center's educational materials to understand that the Center is primarily a "Voluntary Membership Organization" for domestic firms. As an international firm that is granted access to educational resources, your firm will also be entitled to many of the Center's other benefits. The benefits of international firm access include:

• Receipt of CAQ Alerts via email which consists of a snapshot summary view of current developments with the relevant links to detailed information related to public company audits.
  
  
• Access to restricted premium content on the Center's Web site at www.aicpa.org/CAQ
  
  
• Discounts on products when offered
  
  
• Center Web casts*
  
  
• Center conference calls*
  
  
• Center surveys*
  
  
• Center roundtables/meetings*
  
  
• Best practices guidance
  

(*) Only if the topic is relevant and needed. To be determined by the Executive Committee and Center staff.

We welcome and encourage your firm's input and feedback, so if your firm has additional comments or questions on the Center or its benefits to international firms, please contact the Center by email at Center@thecaq.org or by phone at 888-817-3277.