Getting StartedAccounting Research Guide
| Articles and Databases | Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers |
| Books and Ebooks | Websites |
| What are you looking for? | Professional Organizations |
| Ask a Librarian | Related Guides |
Research Tip: Always use the current version of an accounting resource because laws and regulations change continuously.
Articles and Databases:
Additional Databases
Magazines, Journals, & Newspapers
- You can find magazines in the campus libraries by searching the Journal Search or the Library Catalog.
- Search the Journal Search for additional electronic versions of magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Examples of magazines that you'll find:
- Accounting Today
- Journal of Accountancy
- Strategic Finance
Books and Ebooks
Search tips:
- Try keywords like: finance, accounting, accountants, budget.
- Search broad keywords because you're not searching the entire content of the ebook yet.
- In the Library Catalog, to find only Ebooks: narrow your search results by clicking on format > electronic.
Websites
We recommend websites such as:
- FASB http://www.fasb.org/home
- GAS (Yellow Book) http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm
- EDGAR Filings and Forms http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml
- MORE! Take a look at the GEN Library's Delicious Links for accounting topics
Or search the recommended links for all topics:
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What are you looking for?
Here are some tips on where to look based on what type of information you're looking for.
- Annual Reports - If you're unfamiliar with finding these reports, click here for a 3 minute video tutorial.
- ABI/Inform Complete Database
- The specific company's website
- SEC filings
- LexisNexis Academic
- The specific company's website
- Stock Information – Search ValueLine database.
- Company Financial Information – There are two databases to search.
- LexisNexis Academic – click “business” at the top-left of the page to perform a business search.
- Business Source Premier
- Wall Street Journal – Search the Journal Search for Wall Street Journal.
- Business News
- ProQuest Database
- Business Source Premier Database
Professional Organizations
Joining a professional organization while you are a student has some benefits. First, while you are a student you can join for a reduced rate. Second, joining a professional organization means that you receive a publication from them which keeps you up-to-date about the latest news in your professional field. Lastly, it looks good on a resume, especially if you become active in the organization. Professional organizations for accounting are:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants http://www.aicpa.org/
- Institute of Management Accountants http://www.imanet.org/
- Minnesota Society of CPAs http://www.mncpa.org/
- MORE! GEN Library's Delicious Links for accounting professional associations and organizations
Ask a Librarian
We can help with any part of the research process.
Related Guides
Wednesday November 2, 2011