LibGuides: Accounting (McEntegart Library): Web Resources

Evaluating Websites

CRAP Method
Use this worksheet to determine is a source is CRAP or not.

To evaluate a website, you must determine its credibility.

Ask yourself "Is this CRAP?"

Currency: When was the page created & updated? (Copyright year)

Reliability/Relevancy : What references does this site provide? (Links)

Authority: Who created this site? (.edu, .gov, .org, .com)

Purpose: Why was this site created & is there bias? (Advertising)

Selected Websites

Accounting Coach
A tutorial site which will "...help people throughout the world learn, refresh, and deepen their understanding of introductory accounting and bookkeeping..."
AccountingEdu.org
A site designed for prospective and undergraduate students, it provides certification, education and career information.
Accounting Terminology Guide
A glossary of accounting terms from the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Association of Government Accountants
AGA is the member organization for financial professionals in government.
CEO Express
Comprehensive site of business news, stock quotes, company research tools, etc
Employee Benefit Research Institute
Research topics regarding benefits and retirement.
Federation of Tax Administrators
"The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) was organized in 1937 to improve the quality of state tax administration by providing services to state tax authorities and administrators. These services include research and information exchange, training, and intergovernmental and interstate coordination. "
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Private, not-for-profit organization that "establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for public and private companies and not-for-profit organizations that follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)."
GlobalEDGE
A wealth of business, cultural, and statistical information put out by the Center for International Business at Michigan State University.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board
An "independent, private-sector organization that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments that follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). "
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
"The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and the public interest by promoting informative, accurate, and independent audit reports."
PwC's WorldwideTax Summaries Online
"Worldwide Tax Summaries (WWTS) is a key reference tool for all tax practitioners. It draws on the breadth and depth of expertise offered by PwC, and gives you quick access to information about the corporate and individual tax systems in over 150 countries worldwide, in an easily digestible format."

Government Websites

Internal Revenue Service
The home page for the IRS provides information and downloadable forms for individuals and businesses.
Securities and Exchange Commission
News and reports from the SEC.
United States Department of Labor
Wage, benefit, and statistic information from the Department of Labor.

Statistical Resources

Consumer Expenditure Survey
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on expenditures, income and consumer unit characteristics.
Statistical Abstracts
International statistics from the Statistical Abstracts.
U.S. Bureaus of Labor Statistics
News, reports, publications and educational materials.

Accounting Associations

American Accounting Association
A 100 year old association providing education, outreach and career development for accountants.
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)
The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies, non-profit organizations and federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination.
Association for Financial Professionals
The AFP provides members with breaking news, economic research and data on the evolving world of treasury and finance, as well as world-class treasury certification programs, networking events, financial analytical tools, training, and public policy representation to legislators and regulators.
The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business
IMA is your one-stop source for professional development and career enhancement — giving you access to the tools, information, and peer networks you need to drive your professional potential.
National Society of Accountants
A national association that "provides national leadership and helps its members achieve success in the profession of accountancy and taxation through the advocacy of practice rights and the promotion of high standards in ethics, education, and professional excellence"
NY State Society of CPAs
The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) is one of the largest state accounting organizations in the nation with more than 28,000 members.

Currency Converters

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