What is the goal of the CPA Vision Project?

A) To eradicate fraud in public companies
B) To increase the role of CPAs in providing consulting services to corporate managers
C) To better identify core competencies needed for noncertified public accountants in the public sector
D) To better define the role of accountants in the world economy
E) To lobby for laws that better support the accounting field and eliminate fraud

Answer: D
Explanation: D) With grassroots participation from CPAs, educators, and industry leaders, the AICPA, through its CPA Vision Project, is redefining the role of the accountant for today's world economy. The Vision Project identifies a unique combination of skills, technology, and knowledge, called core competencies for accounting that will be necessary for the future CPA.