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Accounting Standards

Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Establishes and improves standards of accounting and financial reporting for U.S. state and local government.
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
A national effort is underway to encourage more state boards of accountancy to adopt the robust ethical standards in the AICPA Code.
IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice
IMA is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals working in business. We are committed to helping you–and our more than 70,000 members–to expand your professional skills, better manage your organization, and enhance your career.
International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)
Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association whose members generally work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission provides information about the securities markets and access to EDGAR which stands for Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval. It is a system that performs automated collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of submissions by those companies and others who are required to file forms with the SEC.
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
Serves the public interest by improving federal financial reporting through issuing federal financial accounting standards and providing guidance after considering the needs of external and internal users of federal financial information.
Financial Accounting Standards Board
FASB has been the designated organization in the private sector for establishing standards of financial accounting that govern the preparation of financial reports by nongovernmental organizations.

Industry Information

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Provides business information, including financial reports, company news and securities data. Contains company data and annual reports for both U.S. and international companies. U.S. company data includes SEC (EDGAR) filings.

Value Line Investment Survey
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Industry Statistics Portal
Provides business data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Resource searching is available by NAICS code or title.
NAICS: North American Industry Classification System
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
SIC System Search
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search by the United States Department of Labor.
Industries at a Glance
Provides snapshots of over 100 industries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business Guides by Industry
Explore information about a variety of industries from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Nonemployer Statistics
Provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees and are subject to federal income tax.
Industry & Analysis
Devises and implements international trade, investment, and export promotion strategies that strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. industries.

Tax Research

LexisNexis -- Tax Law
Direct link to the Tax Law section of LexisNexis.
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.
Department of the Treasury
Department of the Treasury provides information on federal finances, managing government accounts, postage stamps, currency, coinage, and offices
Joint Committee on Taxation
A nonpartisan committee of the United States Congress, originally established under the Revenue Act of 1926.
Tax Data
Providing journalists, taxpayers, and policymakers with basic data on taxes and spending is a cornerstone of the Tax Foundation’s educational mission. Our Tax Data section is designed to provide quick and easy access to a wide range of data on tax rates, collections, and overall tax burdens.

CPA Exam

AICPA Exam Information
Learn more about the CPA exam by learning what's on the exam, the pass rate, and a few sample tests.

McGraw-Hill's 500 Questions - Auditing and Attestation Questions for the CPA Exam by Kass-Shraibman; Sampath; Denise M. Stefano; Darrel Surett
Call Number: HF5667 .S814 2015
These questions are similar to the ones you'll find on the CPA Exam, so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes an easy-to-follow explanation in the answer key for your full understanding of the concepts. Whether you have been studying all year or are doing a last-minute review, McGraw-Hill Education: 500 Auditing and Attestation Questions for the CPA Exam will help you achieve the high score you desire.
How to Pass the CPA Exam by Stephanie Ng
Call Number: View Online
A comprehensive and practical study guide for CPA exam students outside the United States. Written by the operator of a highly popular test-prep website for international students. Includes practical and effective test-prep resources. Packed with smart advice presented from an international perspective, How to Pass the CPA Exam is a must for international students preparing for the test.
The Complete CPA Reference by Jae K. Shim; Nick A. Dauber; Joel G. Siegel
Call Number: REF HF5636 .D377 2012
Includes complete coverage of the Risk Assessment Auditing Standards and Standards of the PCAOB Incorporates Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) throughout the book. Adds new chapters on professional ethics and quality controls for CPA firms. Features a new section on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Packed with checklists, samples, and worked-out solutions to a variety of accounting problems, this reliable reference tool is a powerful companion for the complex, ever-changing world of accounting.