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Accounting

This guide provides resources relevant for accounting.

Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

Need to select a research topic or find background information?  

The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information. 

This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.

Recommended Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

Codification of Statements on Auditing Standards (Numbers 122 to 143 as of January 2021) Vol. 1

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Codification of Statements on Auditing Standards (Numbers 122 to 143 as of January 2021) Vol. 2

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Codification of Statements on Auditing Standards

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Dictionary of Accounting

Electronic Resource.
"Provides straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon along with comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, corporate finance, and auditing. Coverage is international, and includes worked examples of difficult concepts and feature entries on key topics."

Wiley GAAP 2019

Electronic Resource

Wiley IFRS 2014

Electronic Resource

Recommended Online Encyclopedia Databases

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