about nepr

In 1989, the four state societies of Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont elected to operate the AICPA Quality Review Program on a cooperative basis under the name New England Quality Review (NEQR), with the administration coordinated by the New Hampshire Society of CPAs. In July, 1991, this group of states became a separate incorporated entity, the only one of its kind in the United States. It is supported independently of the four member state societies by annual and scheduling and evaluation fees.

On October 24, 1994, the AICPA council unanimously voted to combine the Quality Review Program with the Private Companies Practice Section peer review program and subsequently, changed the name to the Peer Review Program. In January, 1995, the New England Quality Review Executive Committee voted to apply for a name change to New England Peer Review, Inc. The change was granted and became effective May 1, 1995.

New England Peer Review is governed by an executive committee comprised of two representatives from each of the four states who are appointed by their respective state society board for three year terms.

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New England Peer Review

Mission Statement

To administer the AICPA and New England Peer Review Programs for accounting and/or auditing firms in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont in accordance with the AICPA Peer Review Standards and related guidance in a responsible, efficient and consistent manner and to effectively communicate and promulgate information relating to the programs to interested parties and involved groups.

Plan of Administration

Annually, the AICPA Peer Review Board requires that NEPR submit a Plan of Administration for approval, which outlines the level of involvement for the following year. NEPR must also agree:

  • to comply with the AICPA administrative policies established for the Program.
  • to administer the reviews of all firms enrolled in the Peer Review Program whose main offices are located in its states.