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Library of Congress Call Number Ranges:

Accounting and Bookkeeping HF5601 - HF5689
Business Mathematics and Commercial Arithmetic HF5691 – HF5716

Selected Reference Tools in Accounting

This collection includes sources such as dictionaries, encyclopedias and directories to help find brief explanations and general information about terms and concepts in Accounting.

Reference Sources in Accounting

• Miller comprehensive GAAP guide. HF5635 .M631 (Reference, 2nd floor)
• Miller comprehensive GAAS guide. HF5667 .M514 (Reference, 2nd floor)
• RMA annual statement studies. HF 5681.R25 R6 (Reference, 2nd floor)
• Wiley CPA examination review. HF5661 .W45 2003 (Reference, 2nd floor)
• Certified internal auditor model exam. HF5668 .C477 (Reference, 2nd floor)

Online Reference Sources in Accounting

• Wiley CPA examination review.
• Dictionary of accounting terms.
• The ultimate accountants’ reference.
• Auditor’s dictionary.
• GAAP implementation guide.

General Reference Sources

• Associations Unlimited a list of associations with contact information
• Oxford English Dictionary Online
• Gale Virtual Reference Library a comprehensive collection of reference materials in electronic format.
• Encyclopaedia Britannica Online

Finding Journal Articles in Accounting

To find articles on topics in Accounting, use a resource from the Accounting and Finance database page. To broaden your search, select a resource from the complete list.

Online Journals

• The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Magazines and Newsletters

Electronic Books

• Safari Tech Books Online a collection of 4,000 new electronic books, including the subjects of finance, management and economics.
• NetLibrary a collection of over 46,000 electronic books including the subjects of finance and economics.
• Ebrary a collection of over 15,000 electronic books including the subjects of in finance and economics.

Statistical/Data Sources

• RIA Checkpoint
• EDGAR
• Mergent Online
• Statistical Universe
• IRS Tax Statistics

Some useful websites for Accounting

• Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• AuditNet
• Tax and Accounting Sites Directory
• Accountants World

Federal Government Resources

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• U.S. Congress - Joint Committee on Taxation
• Code of Federal Regulations, Title 26 - Internal Revenue

Other Internet Resources

• AICPA
• American Accounting Association
• The Foundation Center
• Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
• Texas Society of CPAs
• Office of the Texas State Comptroller
• Writing Skills for the Tax Professional - Georgia State University

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