Accounting

About the Economic Census: Every five years, the U.S. Census Bureau collects extensive statistics about businesses that are essential to understanding the American economy. This official count, better known as the Economic Census, serves as the foundation for the measurement of U.S. businesses and their economic impact. As part of the Census Bureau’s mission to provide timely information on the health of the U.S. economy, this “business” census serves as the most extensive collection of data related to business activity. Nearly 4 million businesses, large, medium and small, covering most industries and all geographic areas of the United States will receive surveys tailored to their primary business activity.

EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval) is the electronic system that collects, validates, indexes, and provides public access to the filings companies submit to the SEC.

Provides objective measures of business regulations for local firms in 189 economies and selected cities at the subnational level. A project of The World Bank and IFC's Global Indicators and Analysis unit.

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Basic accounting competencies for librarians listed in this guide are directories for finding accountants, various certifications, accounting standards, and regulatory bodies, as well as recommended sources to learn more about accounting basics.

Accounting and tax questions are often related, and research of one area may include research in the other. Consult the BRASS Business Guide - Taxation guide for more information on that topic. https://brass.libguides.com/tax

Questions about tax generally can be grouped according to entity; the answer will depend on whether the tax affects a person, a business, or a non-profit organization. Taxes can be levied by various types of jurisdictions, so determining whether the tax in question derives from a local or municipal tax, county or state tax, federal tax, or other country will lead one to the authoritative source. Librarians should be familiar with sources for the most common tax questions listed in this guide. One will find direction for personal, non-profit, and business tax. State, federal, and foreign tax sources are listed. Accounting and tax questions are often related and research of one area may include research in the other. Consult the Selected Core Resources - Accounting LibGuide for more information on that topic. https://brass.libguides.com/accounting