Accounting & Taxation
Revised 6/2011
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Comprehensive
SmartPros Accounting Check
Provides for a variety of topics such as financial planning, human resources, legal, corporate finance and technology. Also lists accounting principles and guidelines along with a "how-to" section on several business topics.
Ernst & Young Home Page
Provides comprehensive reports and short articles on a variety of business topics.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Home Page
A great source for information on business trends in markets throughout the world. Recent articles focus on changes in the European Union and e-commerce.
Tax and Accounting Sites Directory Check
An excellent source for retrieving news, legislation, IRS tax forms, government Web sites, trade association data, and more.
Search by company name, ticker symbol, or SIC code. Filings are divided into segments, with table of contents thus allowing users to download the segment of choice. Data is downloadable into Excel.
SEC Edgar Filings
Searchable by keyword, users can retrieve corporate filings such as the 10-K, 10-Q, and 20-F.
CPA
AICPA Online
Offers news for CPA's and other information about the AICPA, including locations of state CPA societies and official CPA publications.
CPANet
An excellent source for finding CPA-related news and information by category. Categories include accounting, finance, consulting, and financial planning. Also provides numerous links to useful informational sites.
The Securites and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) regulates Brazilian stock exchanges and over the counter securities markets, including publicly held companies and mutual funds. Additional information, including a mutual fund search, is available in Portuguese.
European Commission's International Accounting Standards
The European Commission's International Accounting Standards documents are available on this site.
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
Lists FASAB guidelines and recent updates in the Board's practices. Also provides abstracts of recently published FASAB reports available for order.
Federal Tax Law Check
This comprehensive index provides links to the U.S. tax codes from federal agencies.
Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA)
Locate the sales and excise taxes by state as well as state tax forms from this Web page.
France - Financial Market Authority (AMF)
The French Financial Market Authority (AMF) was formed in August 2003 through the merger of the COB, CFM, and CDGF, consolidating all regulation of financial markets, collective investments (mutual funds), and other savings and investment vehicles into one agency. Also provides links to other French, European, and international securities regulation and securities-related organizations. Content also available in French.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Lists FASAB guidelines and recent updates in the Board's practices. Also provides abstracts of recently published FASAB reports available for order.
Germany - Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) supervises all banks, financial services institutions, and insurance companies in Germany and regulates the German financial system. Only limited information is available in English. Additional content is available in German.
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
The Government Accounting Office (GAO) is the investigative arm of Congress which provides information on audited Government agencies.
Hong Kong - Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is an independent, non-governmental statutory body responsible for regulating the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. The SFC site provides access to SFC standards and forms, investor information, and a register of publicly traded companies. Content is also available in Chinese.
The Institute of Internal Auditors
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
The International Accounting Standards Board is an independent, privately-funded accounting standard-setter based in London, UK. The Board members come from nine countries and have a variety of functional backgrounds. The IASB is committed to developing, in the public interest, a single set of high quality, understandable, and enforceable global accounting standards.
The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers
United Kingdom - Financial Services Authority (FSA)
The Financial Services Authority is an independent body, similar to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, that regulates the financial services industry in the U.K. It has a a wide range of rule-making, investigatory, and enforcement powers in order to promote efficient, orderly, and fair markets and to help retail consumers achieve fair deals. Links to the FSA HAndbook which provides financial and accounting standards for companies doing business in the U.K.
International
Brazil - Securities and Exchange Comminsion (CVM)
The Securites and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) regulates Brazilian stock exchanges and over the counter securities markets, including publicly held companies and mutual funds. Additional information, including a mutual fund search, is available in Portuguese.
European Commission's International Accounting Standards
The European Commission's International Accounting Standards documents are available on this site.
France - Financial Market Authority (AMF)
The French Financial Market Authority (AMF) was formed in August 2003 through the merger of the COB, CFM, and CDGF, consolidating all regulation of financial markets, collective investments (mutual funds), and other savings and investment vehicles into one agency. Also provides links to other French, European, and international securities regulation and securities-related organizations. Content also available in French.
Germany - Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) supervises all banks, financial services institutions, and insurance companies in Germany and regulates the German financial system. Only limited information is available in English. Additional content is available in German.
Hong Kong - Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is an independent, non-governmental statutory body responsible for regulating the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. The SFC site provides access to SFC standards and forms, investor information, and a register of publicly traded companies. Content is also available in Chinese.
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
The International Accounting Standards Board is an independent, privately-funded accounting standard-setter based in London, UK. The Board members come from nine countries and have a variety of functional backgrounds. The IASB is committed to developing, in the public interest, a single set of high quality, understandable, and enforceable global accounting standards.
International Federation of Accountants
IFAC Facts and Figures, IFAC News, Committee Activities, Publications and Guidance, and Council Development - A comprehensive site of international accounting and information.
United Kingdom - Financial Services Authority (FSA)
The Financial Services Authority is an independent body, similar to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, that regulates the financial services industry in the U.K. It has a a wide range of rule-making, investigatory, and enforcement powers in order to promote efficient, orderly, and fair markets and to help retail consumers achieve fair deals. Links to the FSA HAndbook which provides financial and accounting standards for companies doing business in the U.K.
This witty and colorful page proves that the IRS is not an entirely evil entity. It provides tax information for individuals and businesses through the use of a colorful, easy-to-follow format.
IRS Tax Forms
Tax forms and extension requests for the current year available for download. Also makes available IRS forms and publications from 1992 onward.
U.S. Tax Code Online
Grants users access to the complete text of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 of the U.S. Code (26 USC).
A source for current accounting news and issues. Also provides links to the financial statements for several corporations.
Provides advice and information for small business owners and managers. Users of this site must register to become a member of the site. Membership is free.
