Business Librarian
Welcome
Welcome to the research guide for ACCT 1301: Fundamentals of Accounting
This guide contains the following:
- Frequently used resources in professional accounting (below)
- Databases for journal and news articles
- Helpful websites for future accountants
- Citing Sources
Contact Anne Graf, Business Librarian with any research or library questions!
Accounting Standards and Associations
- Financial Accounting Standards Board"...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. Those standards are officially recognized as authoritative by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants."
- FASB (American Accounting Association access)The professional version of the FASB Codification, this has more sophisticated search features than the free version. You will need the site logon information from your professor.
- COSO (requires separate login) This link opens in a new windowThe COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework and Compendium Bundle is used to establish internal control, evaluate risk and guide fraud deterrence. Access limited to currently enrolled students in accounting classes; see your professor for login information.
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)One of the major professional associations