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Foreword
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The mission of the Accounting Education Change Commission (AECC) is to improve the academic preparation of accountants, so that entrants to the profession will possess the skills, knowledge, and values and attitudes required for success in accounting career paths. This mission is consistent with the objectives of the American Accounting Association's "Bedford Committee" report and the Sponsoring Firms' white paper, "Perspectives on Education: Capabilities for Success in the Accounting Profession." The AECC has undertaken a number of initiatives to carry out its charge, including the publication of two position statements and six issues statements. The purpose of this publication is to provide a convenient resource document for all of these publications. Because the AECC was established as an entity of limited life, originally five years and subsequently extended to slightly over seven years, we felt that the AAA Accounting Education Series would be the appropriate ongoing source for this material. We sincerely hope that this information is useful to you in your efforts to enhance the quality of accounting education.
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