An industry-specific accounting guide for brokers and dealers The Accounting Guide: Brokers and Dealers in Securities 2018 is provided by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. It details specialized accounting and regulatory requirements for the broker-dealer industry. Detailed chapters provide comprehensive examinations of timely subjects. For example, the chapter on the securities industry covers discount brokers, investment bankers, government securities dealers, clearing brokers, and other professions. Additional chapters cover: regulatory consideration, internal control, accounting standards, and financial statement considerations. Broker-dealers gain guidance in financial statement preparation while following the best practices and accounting principles outlined.