ey comply with the proper controls set by the AICPA. The CPA WebTrust seal lets customers know that a CPA has checked the web site out to see if the business practices and controls meet the WebTrust criteria. CPA's that are licensed by the AICPA are the only people that can offer verification for the !
web site. Obtaining his license is fairly easy. CPA's must attend the AICPA sponsored seminar and they have to pay the licensing fee. After completing this process CPA's are then certified to perform the WebTrust assurance services.
The WebTrust program would be very beneficial to small start up Internet companies. It is very hard to convince a potential customer that the Internet business is trustworthy. The WebTrust seal would help customers decide if the Internet site they are using is trustworthy. The seal is designed to build tru
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