Research Guides: Accounting: Websites

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Economic Census
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 (SEC Filings & Forms)
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.

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Quick Edgar Tutorial: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/quickedgar.htm
Business Data and Statistics from USA.gov
Doing Business - Measuring Business Regulations
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.

Hoover's Online (On Campus Access Only) This link opens in a new window
Extensive profiles on major public and private companies worldwide.
Mergent Online (On Campus Access Only) This link opens in a new window
Provides web-based access to the most detailed, accurate and comprehensive global company database
Statista This link opens in a new window
A tool for researching quantitative data, statistics and related information.
Georgia Administrative Rules and Regulations This link opens in a new window
Georgia Administrative Rules and Regulations is an electronic version of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia.
This site is searchable by the name of the agency, chapter/rule number, the name of the rule itself, or a specific rule number. For example, you may search by the name of an agency such as, "Office of Secretary of State," or by a chapter number such as "Chapter 590," or by the name of the rule itself such as "Articles of Incorporation." You may also search by a specific rule, such as "590-7-3-.01."
Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics This link opens in a new window
Online guide to a wealth of information about careers and occupations, compiled by the United States Department of Labor.
O*Net Online This link opens in a new window
Includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with occupations. Sponsored by the Employment & Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Accounting Coach
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ConsumerEd.com This link opens in a new window
ConsumerEd.com was created by the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs to help Georgians be more informed consumers by learning to make wise purchasing and financial decisions, knowing their rights, and avoiding becoming victims of scams or deceptive practices in the marketplace.
The site also features current consumer news, financial calculators, and the option to join a Consumer Alert email list to receive monthly consumer news.

Evaluating Websites

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BRASS Business Guide - ACCOUNTING
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
BRASS Business Guide - TAXATION
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