All peer reviews administered by the VSCPA are performed under the AICPA Standards for Performing and Reporting on Peer Reviews.
If you're interested in learning more about how to become part of the Peer Review Program, or how to hire reviewers for your firm, check out frequently asked questions (PDF) from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
Annual Report on Peer Review Activities
PRIMA Information
PRIMA is the Peer Review Integrated Management Application, a web-based tool that replaced PRISM, the platform previously used by administering entities, reviewers and firms to manage the peer review process.
- Getting started with PRIMA
- PRIMA assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
- Firm help using PRIMA: (919) 402-4502, press 1
- Reviewer help using PRIMA: 919) 402-4502, press 2
- Peer review technical assistance
- Help related to standards, guidance, and/or the peer review process (non-PRIMA related questions): (919) 402-4502, press 3 or complete the Peer Review Technical Hotline Form.
- Help related to whether a firm appropriately applied authoritative guidance, Issue Advisory Hotline: (919) 402-4502, press 4.
Extension Requests | Top
If a firm cannot have its peer review by the date assigned, the firm must submit a request for an extension through PRIMA prior to the due date of the review. The request should cite the reasons the firm cannot undergo the review and offer an alternative due date. Extension requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should not be made for any more than 90 days past the original due date. If a firm wishes to change its peer review year-end, that request can be made separately or in addition to any request for an extension of the peer review due date.
For questions about extension requests, please contact the VSCPA Peer Review Team at [email protected] or (800) 733-8272, option 4.