Featured Books
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Financial microeconometrics by Call Number: Spring E-BookISBN: 9783030342197Publication Date: 2020Through various situational implementations, this book applies upcoming corporate finance management techniques and methodologies to demonstrate to readers the utility of microeconometrics -
Management, uncertainty, and accounting : case studies, theoretical models, and useful strategies by Call Number: Springer e-bookISBN: 9789811089893Publication Date: 2019This book offers valuable insights into the management of uncertainty and business enterprises risk. How can companies and organizations navigate today's world, rife with unexpected challenges and opportunities? -
Strategic Management Accounting, Volume II by Call Number: Springer ebookISBN: 9783319929514Publication Date: 2018This book responds to key issues in strategic management control beyond the numbers. Grounded in research but written with practitioners and students in mind, this second volume addresses the most up-to-date management control issues in the public sector, forecasting, budgeting and controls in international organisations.
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The Changing Role of the Management Accountants by This book analyzes the work life stories of four financial practitioners who have been working between 13 and 25 years during the period of 1973 to 2015 and explains how their work identities are constituted in the practices throughout the years, providing a better understanding of today's management accountants--who they are and how they are formed--while theorizing on how to develop the next generation.ISBN: 9783319902999Publication Date: 2018 -
The Routledge Handbook of Accounting in Asia by This Handbook therefore provides an up-to-date review of contemporary accountancy across Asia, illustrating how standards have been reshaped to accommodate the needs of economic and social trends. As well as providing an overview of standards in the larger Asian economies of China, India and Japan, contributions to the Handbook also include studies of countries such as Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia and Mongolia.Call Number: Taylor & Francis ebookISBN: 9781317281290Publication Date: 2018 -
Litigation Services Handbook by This book provides the insight and perspective you need to provide superior service to attorneys and their clients. Understand your role in trial preparation and testimony presentation Provide authoritative responses to direct and cross examination. Examine and analyze Sarbanes-Oxley rulings Lend financial expertise to fraud investigations.Call Number: Wiley ebookISBN: 9781119166320Publication Date: 2017
Vault Careers: Accounting
The Vault online resource collection features banking and finance specific contents as well as company profiles, rankings, and industry and profession profiles. It's a great resource for job hunting, internship seeking and career planning. Below are a sample of the kinds of titles you'll come across here. Don't miss the added content in Vault's Banking Research and Advice , Accounting and Consulting sections.
Write up the Vault Best Accounting Firms to Work for section as a link entry. Include the Rankings section, interntships, and job search links.
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Vault Guide To Accounting Jobs by ISBN: 9781438191133Publication Date: 2018This guide provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career and getting your foot in the door. -
Vault Guide to the Top 50 Accounting Firms by ISBN: 9781438193861Publication Date: 2019This guide rates 90 top firms in the accounting industry. We chose these firms based on previous industry insider opinion as well as on various factual data, including size in terms of employees and annual U.S. revenues. -
Vault Career Guide to Accounting by ISBN: 9781438173665Publication Date: 2017This guide provides an insider's perspective on what's happening in the industry, what it takes to break in and how to advance your career. Whether your goal is to land a position with one of the Big Four accounting firms or at an international corporation, this guide can help you master every step of your job search.
How to Read Like a Pro
Every field and industry has at least one publication that people in the field read to keep up with what's going on. These magazines are in the Library's collections and you can access them and read like any pro in your field! For those exploring careers, they are great sources for inspiration. For job seekers, they are sources that can help you look knowledgable on trends, which can give you an edge for your job interviews and put you at ease for those moments of small talk with a potential employer.
Classic titles are:
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Business Insights: GlobalDetailed company and industry profiles including SWOT reports, market share reports, and financial reports.
Thousands of company histories and industry essays from Gale's core business collection.
Case studies, scholarly journals, and business news for deep research coverage of global economies. Great places to start are CFO, The Magazine for Senior Financial Executives and Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory! -
Business Source CompleteCheck out great publications such as Accounting Historians Journal, Internal Auditor, Accounting Horizons, or Accounting Education News!
C U R R E N T E V E N T S and A C A D E M I C A R T I C L E S
Trying to find articles on current articles in accounting or current articles in auditing? Look no further!
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The EconomistOffers authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology.
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The Financial TimesA daily international newspaper and web site providing extensive news, comment and analysis on business, finance, and related topics for executives in global business. Stay up-to-date on the world's economic changes.
NEWSFEED: Review of Accounting Studies
Significant academic research in accounting including theoretical, empirical, & experimental work. Articles on the "boundary" of accounting today.
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More Accounting Careers Background Info
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Types of Accounting CareersAny educated individual with an analytical understanding of finances can aspire to be an accountant. This guide created by Career Stint will get you started with which type of accounting fits you best!
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Accounting Careers OutlookInformation collected and organized by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average pay rate, work enviroment, job market growth rate and much more.
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O*NET OnLineWhat do accountants actually do? What skills do they need? The O*NET accounting summary report explains the nitty gritty of the career.
O*NET also provides an Auditors Summary Report for all the details you need to know!
Career Resources @ Professional Associations' Sites
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AAAThe American Accounting Association is the largest community of accountants in academia. Check out the AAA Career Center page for information on employment opportunities! There also is a "Thinking of a PhD?" page to explore.
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ACFEThe Association of Certified Fraud Examiner's is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education, reducing business fraud worldwide. See the section of their site called Find a career with ACFE!
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AGAThe Association of Government Accountants work in government financial management across sectors and worldwide, working to increase government financial performance and accountability. Look for employment on the AGA Job Board!
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AICPAThe American Institute of CPAs represents the CPA profession nationally regarding rule-making and standard-setting, and serves as an advocate before legislative bodies, public interest groups and other professional organizations. The AICPA develops standards for audits of private companies and other services by CPAs. Their site covers CPA Career paths.
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GFOAThe Government Finance Officers Association represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. They feature Job Openings and Internships on their site, too.
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IIAThe Institute of Internal Auditors is the internal audit profession's global voice and recognized authority. The mission of the IIA is to provide dynamic leadership for the global profession of internal auditing. Search their site for more details on Auditing Careers.
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IMAThe Institute of Management Accountants is one of the largest, with a 100,000+ member in 140 countries, and most respected associations focused exclusively on developing, certifying, connecting, and supporting the world’s best accountants and financial professionals in business. Visit the Career Center Page to help find your accounting calling.
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IPTThe Institute For Professionals In Taxation is a not-for-profit educational association which educates, certifies and establishes strict codes of conduct for state and local income, property and sales & use tax professionals who represent taxpayers. The IPT has numerous available job positions, here's how to apply.
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ISACAAs an independent, nonprofit, global association, ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems. Through its comprehensive guidance and services, ISACA defines the roles of information systems governance, security, audit and assurance professionals worldwide. See careers at ISACA.
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NSAThe National Society of Accountants preserves the practice rights of the independent practitioner. The Society provides quality continuing professional education (CPE) opportunities programmed into a variety of seminars, convention education offerings, and review courses for the Enrolled Agent and ACAT exams.