Accounting

Theory and methods of recording business transactions and stating the assets, liabilities, and operating results of a business.

Resources in this category:

Accounting Information at Business.com
http://www.business.com/directory/accounting/

A directory of accounting information and resources for accounting professionals. Subject areas include: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Analysis, Associations, Auditing & Fraud, Budgeting & Forecasting, Consulting Services, CPAs/Firms, Education & Training, Eldercare Accounting, Employment, Events, Financial Statements, Government Accounting, Liability Analysis, Managerial Accounting, News, Online Communities, Payroll Accounting, Reference, Software, Tax, Unclaimed Property & Escheat.

Annual Reports Library
http://www.zpub.com/sf/arl/index.html

On this site, there is "information for investors about how to read an annual report, how to find reports online, information for students and educators as well as for those involved in creating annual reports and for those interested in reports by non-profit and charitable organizations."

AuditNet
http://www.auditnet.org/

"Internet Resources for Auditors, Accountants and Financial Professionals. Sections include Kaplan's AuditNet Resource List (KARL) with more than 300 Internet resources for auditors, accountants and financial professionals and Auditors Sharing Audit Programs Network (ASAPNet) with over 100 audit programs for auditors and accountants.

CPADirectory.com
http://www.cpadirectory.com/

"CPAdirectory.com is a nationwide database of 450,000 Certified Public Accountants and CPA firms searchable by criteria including name, location and industry focus. Taxpayer, small business, and investing information is available for the public and the professional as well as job posting and career information within the accounting profession and firms."

Defense Finance and Accounting Service
http://www.dfas.mil/

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service was activated January 15, 1991, to reduce the cost and improve the overall quality of Department of Defense financial management through consolidation, standardization and integration of finance and accounting operations, procedures and systems.

Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
http://www.fasab.gov/

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board promulgates accounting principles for federal government reporting entities. This website provides access to all publications issued by FASAB including exposure drafts, the volume of original pronouncements, newsletters, minutes and meeting agendas.

OpenPro Accounting Software
http://www.openpro.com/erpbs.html

This site offers web-based, open source ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) accounting system software with financial, supply chain, manufacturing, CRM and e-commerce features. The product "incorporates a suite of integrated products that enables you to move seamlessly between all facets of your business, from order management to the plant floor to distribution. "

Personal Bankruptcy Tips
http://www.personal-bankruptcy-chapters-7-13-filing-laws.com...

This site offers information, resources, and tips on filing bankruptcy.

SmartPros Accounting
http://www.smartpros.com/

A resource for accounting professionals or anyone interested in accounting. The site's four main sections cover news, research, products, and online interactions with accounting professionals.

SmartPros Accounting Students
http://www.smartpros.com/accountingstudents.xml

An online resource for accounting students, which features daily accounting news updates, a guide to tax & accounting resources on the Web, an online forum, employment information, and "tips, tricks and solutions for accounting students and working world neophytes."

Tax and Accounting Sites Directory
http://www.taxsites.com/

Links to resources about state, federal, and international taxes and the field of accounting. Includes links to associations, academic resources, software, directories, and news. Also has links to useful government, law, and employment sites.

The Financial Management Network Online
http://www.fmnonline.com/

The Financial Management Network Online is a publisher that provides continuing professional education for Accountants.

WebCPA
http://www.webcpa.com/

"Tools and resources for the electronic accountant." This website features free, full-text articles of Accounting Today, Accounting Technology, and Practical Accountant. It also has a newswire, news from Washington, and industry rankings. To read the newsletter you must register; registration is free.