Accounting and Auditing
This guide covers the primary resources to search for information on accounting and auditing.
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Top Databases
Accounting & TaxThis database provides comprehensive coverage of accounting and tax information found in scholarly and peer-reviewed journals as well as accounting or tax news in newspapers and magazines. The scope is international and the focus is primarily accounting policies and standards. Related topics are covered, including profiles of accounting firms and updates on state and federal legislation or regulations. [more]
Accounting Research Manager
The Accounting Research Manager (ARM) is intended for financial reporting professionals. It includes analytical accounting, auditing, and SEC information with links to FASB, AICPA, SEC, EITF, IASB, PCAOB, OMB, and Sarbanes-Oxley. It is authoritative and provides proposal-stage literature, plus comment and advice from financial reporting experts. [more]
Business Source Premier
BSP provides coverage to virtually all subject areas related to business, including management, marketing, economics, finance, accounting, and international business. In addition to covering the major scholarly business journals, BSP also covers company reports, SWOT analyses, working papers, country reports, industry reports and other searchable categories like case studies, book reviews, product reviews, speeches, and interviews. This database is the exclusive online provider of many major journals like the Harvard Business Review, but it does not contain the fulltext of the Wall Street Journal (see Factiva for WSJ). [more]
CCH Internet Research Network
CCH is a leading provider of tax and business law information. This database covers the legal aspects of securities, banking, bankruptcy, international business, government contracts, products liability, and more. It provides access to regulations, laws and compliance tools for major areas of business. Under the securities tab, you'll find the SEC Accountant’s Module, which includes FASB and GASB information, as well as the US Master GAAP Guide. [more]
LIVEDGAR
LIVEDGAR is a comprehensive and up-to-date database containing securities data as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is keyword searchable and more user friendly than the free EDGAR database provided by the SEC. You will find advanced features that allow you to quickly access information on SEC Filings (back to 1967), Merger & Acquisition data, SEC Staff Reviews and Library, Annual Reports, Company News, Quotes and Financials. [more]
FARS
Produced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), FARS provides online access to FASB and AICPA original pronouncements: FASB Statements, Interpretations, Technical Bulletins, and Concepts Statements; ARBs 43-51; APB Opinions and Statements; and AICPA Accounting Interpretations and Terminology Bulletins. FARS also includes abstracts from the Emerging Issues task force, and implementation guides. [ more ]
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Books, Reference & Print Resources
Who Audits America REF HF 5616 .U5 W5
GAAP Guide Level A
REF HF 5616 .U5 M5
Top Accounting Issues for ..CPE Course
REF KF 1428 .Z9 T67
International Business Information
READY REF HF 54.5 .P33
Chapter Two: Accounting Standards and Practice
Chapter Two: Accounting Standards and Practice
Introduction to Online Accounting and Financial Research
READY REF HF 5625.7 .I58
Search for more books in the ACORN Catalog
Note for using ACORN: scan through the SUBJECT lists for: Accounting and also click on Related Terms under Accounting for more specific subject listings.
Internet Resources & Websites
Accounting Terminology GuideAmerican Accounting Association
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Financial Accounting Standards Board
FEI: The Association for Financial Executives
Government Accounting Standards Board
Information Systems Audit and Control Association and Foundation
Institute of Internal Auditors
National Society of Accountants
Big Four Accounting Firms:
Ernst & Young Deloitte & Touche Pricewaterhouse Coopers KPMG
Related Research Guides
- SEC & Annual Reports
- SEC Forms & Documents
- Private Companies
- Public Companies
- Industry Overviews
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