Accounting: Web Sources
Online research guide for Accounting majors
AICPA Insights
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SEC Press Releases
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Accounting Blogs
- CPA Technology BlogBrian Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA blogs on technology issues and news for accountants of all types.
- CPA Now - PICPAPICPA's blog for CPAs
- The Lighter Side of Accountancy and TaxHundreds of stories, jokes, videos, anecdotes, links and quotes relating to accountants, accountancy and tax related topics.
Accounting Podcasts
- The Accounting Best Practices PodcastThis podcast covers best practices and accounting standards, as well as accounting technology, acquisitions, controls, closing the books, financing, investor relations, metrics, payroll, and more. You can listen to individual episodes on this page, or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.
- THRIVEcastAccounting podcast goodness since 2011 by the Thriveal CPA Network
General Information
- EDGAR (SEC)Financial statements, reports, and forms of foreign and domestic companies.
- eFinancialCareersFinance, accounting, IT, and marketing career resources, job listings, news, and advice.
- Google FinanceRead the latest news about various markets.
- MorningstarDetailed data such as key ratios, income statements, balance sheets, and filings for public companies.
- PwC's WorldwideTax Summaries OnlinePricewaterhouse Coopers provides information about tax systems in 152 countries.
Study Materials and Practice Exams
- Accounting CoachThis website contains free support materials to help you understand accounting topics (such as bookkeeping, financial ratios, payroll accounting, etc.).
- CPA ZoneLearn CPA Exam preparation tips
- Accounting PlayLearn about accounting topics such as business types, debits and credits, financial ratios, etc.
- CPA Exam and Practice TestAICPA provides a free tutorial and practice CPA Exam.
Standards
- AICPA Statements on Auditing StandardsIssued by the Auditing Standards Board
- Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)See the Projects tab to view full text on recently completed standards projects
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)GASB establishes standards for governmental accounting at the state and local levels. The “News Media” tab provides “plain-language” articles, fact sheets, videos, white papers, and other resources.
- U.S. Government Accountability OfficeGenerally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), also known as the Yellow Book
- IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) FoundationThe body that oversees the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The Standards development tab includes a section for Summaries of proposals.
Oversight Organizations
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)Organization responsible for oversight of public company audits to protect the interests of investors
- SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)A federal agency responsible for regulating the securities industry and for enforcing federal securities law. It is meant to protect the public against fraudulent and manipulative practices in the securities markets.
Country Comparisons
- Central Intelligence Agency's World FactbookCompare economic traits of various countries, such as GDP, stock of money, and resource production
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