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Accounting
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Accountants and Auditors 
 Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for the professions that include internal auditing and public, management, and government accounting. Discusses the natural of the work, working conditions, training, job outlook, and earnings. Includes links to profiles of related occupations and to websites for additional information about the accounting and auditing fields. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm Topics: Finance, Jobs & Work Last updated Jan 17, 2006 AccountantsWorld: Taxation
Aimed at independent accounting firms, this site provides news about tax law changes, links to small business resources, forms and calculators, and discussion groups. Some features require free registration. http://www.accountantsworld.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?page=taxation Topics: Finance, Tax Filing Season Last updated Mar 22, 2007 Accounting Terminology Guide
The site contains a glossary of accounting terms to help journalists understand financial reports. Acronyms are both abbreviated and defined while related terms are cross-referenced. From the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA). http://www.nysscpa.org/glossary Topics: Dictionaries, Finance Last updated Jul 29, 2009 AICPA
AICPA stands for American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The site includes career information, fraud studies and deterrence measures, audit standards, professional ethics, information and links about the certified public accountant (CPA) exam, and links to state board requirements and local chapters. http://www.aicpa.org/ Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Finance Last updated Apr 11, 2004 AuditNet
A useful resource for auditors, accountants, and financial professionals with the heart of the site an annotated directory of important Internet sites. There's also an inventory of free audit programs, a directory of fraud resources, sample ethics policies, and more. http://www.auditnet.org/ Topics: Finance Last updated Apr 29, 2000 Bigger than Enron
An examination of how the "corporate watchdogs -- the bankers, lawyers, regulators, politicians, and above all, the accountants -- failed to prevent Enron and other scandals from happening" and "how the system of controls was eroded by conflicts of interest, as well as by congressional intervention that blocked efforts at protecting investors." Includes video clips of interviews, discussions, chat, transcripts, and Questions Investors Need to Ask . From the PBS series Frontline . http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/regulation/ Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Finance Last updated Aug 21, 2002 College Savings Plan Network (CSPN)
CSPN, formed as an affiliate to the National Association of State Treasurers, "monitors federal activities and promotes legislation that will positively affect Section 529 [college savings plan] programs." The site provides an overview of CSPN activities and FAQs about saving for college, 529 savings and prepaid accounts, and tax advantages and implications. Also includes tips for parents and grandparents, statistics, information for each state, and links to related information. http://www.collegesavings.org Topics: Finance Last updated Mar 25, 2007 GAO: Accountability, Integrity, Reliability
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) "examines the use of public funds, evaluates federal programs and activities, and provides analyses, options, recommendations." Resources include GAO reports and testimony back to 1960, other publications, study methodologies, FraudNET to facilitate reporting abuses, and the GAO Policy and Procedures Manual for Guidance of Federal Agencies. http://www.gao.gov/ Topics: Finance Last updated Feb 11, 2006 Savingforcollege.com
This site provides "objective information about Section 529 college savings plans and other ways to save and pay for college. ... [It] compile[s] and analyze[s] the information that will help parents and financial professionals." The site features college saving plan basics, a FAQ about 529 plans, comparisons of various college savings plans, plan details for each state, links to news, and more. Additional detailed information is available for a fee. From a CPA and author. http://www.savingforcollege.com Topics: Finance Last updated Aug 24, 2005 SmartPros Accounting: Resource Library
Contains articles, reports, study guides and tutorials, a glossary, and links to related resources. Searchable. http://accounting.smartpros.com/x13050.xml Topics: Finance Last updated May 15, 2005 |
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