Accounting, Audit and Tax Resources

Accounting.com compiled this list of resources to keep accounting professionals up-to-date on licensing requirements, state regulations and common practices in the field. Information is available on national and international associations that provide networking and continuing education opportunities. Also included are a list of publications, blogs and Twitter accounts run by working accountants that provide commentary on the state of the professional field.

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Provides continuously updated news alerts on all important developments at standard setting agencies and regulatory organizations, including the SEC, NYSE, NASD, AICPA, PCAOB, FASB, IASB and the IRS. Available through Thomson Reuters subscription.

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Accounting Degrees Online features career profiles, licensing and certification by state, interviews with accounting professionals, and occupational outlooks for the industry. The site also includes accounting degree programs online and at campuses at different colleges around the U.S.

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Audit Analytics is a company intelligence service providing independent research to the investment, accounting, insurance, legal, regulatory and academic communities. Audit Analytics provides detailed research on over 150,000 active audits and more than 10,000 accounting firms. Access to the Audit Analytics data is available via an online user subscription, email notifications, enterprise data feed subscription and custom research reports. Audit Analytics data includes detailed categorizations of issues and is considered by many professionals to be the best primary data source for tracking and analysis of public company disclosures related to the audit, compliance, governance, corporate actions and federal litigation. Available via the Audit Analytics online service are six data modules, one analysis application and access to periodic reports and research published by the Audit Analytics staff.

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This site explains freelance accounting for beginners and the importance of accounting software.

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Best Accounting Software reviews and rates financial software to help small businesses, freelancers, nonprofits and other organizations make informed purchases. The site features guides and articles on accounting for freelancers, tax statistics, small business support amid the coronavirus pandemic, tax brackets, accounting terms, accounting software for small businesses, nonprofits, etc.

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Provides educational information and resources on accounting careers. Lists the top 14 best accounting certifications. Completing one or more certifications can provide significant opportunities for future career advancement. There are numerous benefits to earning certifications as an accounting professional. Not only are you able to develop specialized skills and offer more sought-after services, but you can also move into positions that offer higher salaries. This is also a good option for individuals interested in moving into an accounting career from a different field.

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The top 20 firms worldwide by combined annual total income ranked by Accountancy Age.

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This free time card calculator from Intuit Quickbooks fulfills the needs of managers and hourly employees. After employees track time for the week, insert their hours worked to calculate their expected pay. Include overtime and breaks to ensure hours and wages meet Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations. TSheets' Free Timesheet Calculator can allow entrepreneurs, start-ups, smaller businesses, and smaller scale non-profits to stop calculating employee payroll by hand. The page, other than the tool, also includes a run-down on how to use the calculator, as well as common mistakes and issues that might occur during the payroll process.

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WsllStreetMojo is a one-stop source for finance, accounting and investment-related information. The site provides educational resources and online courses with a strong focus on theory, application and career prospects. With its beginner-friendly content, it is also a one-stop destination for readers from the non-financial background.

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Walters Kluwer is a leading provider of software solutions and local expertise that helps tax, accounting, and audit professionals research and navigate complex regulations, comply with legislation, manage their businesses and advise clients with speed, accuracy and efficiency.

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