Research Guides: Accounting: Getting Started

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This guide is designed to help you locate resources about the topic of accounting. Use the tabs across the top to get information about different resources you can utilize. As always, if you have questions, please contact a Librarian. We're here to help!

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Electronic Reference Resources

Accounting Best Practices
Publication date: 2004
The Essential Accounting Dictionary
Publication date: 2008
CREDO Reference A reference source that includes full text content covering a variety of major subjects.
Gale Virtual Reference Library Online reference books from selected disciplines.
Britannica Online Encyclopedia - Academic Edition The full text of the most recent edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, with cross references to related articles and links to select web resources.

Print Reference Resources

A great place to start your research is in Reference Books. These are kept on the 3rd floor of the SMSU McFarland Library and are for in-house use only. A Reference Librarian is available to assist you during most hours the library is open.

North American Industry Classification System
Location: REF HF1042 .N67
RMA Annual Statement Studies
Location: REF HF5681 .B2 R6

Codification of Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
Location: REF HJ9801 .F56a