Accounting Department

Resources and Links

Accounting is simply defined as the process of maintaining financial accounts. While majoring in accounting, students are learning how to gather, interpret, analyze, record and communicate information in regards to a company's or individual's financial risks and performance. This type of career is well suited for those who have a special aptitude for logical thinking and numbers. Whether you are considering becoming an accounting major in the Manning School of Business, or if you are already majoring in accounting, it is always helpful to have a list of resources available to help you with your studies. 

Academic and Professional Organizations 

• Accountancy Board of Massachusetts 
• American Accounting Association (AAA) 
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 
• Financial Executives International (FEI)
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association and Foundation (ISACA) 
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) 
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) 
• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) 
• Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Applying for the CPA Exam

Accountancy Student Websites 

• AAA's Student Superlinks
• Beta Alpha Psi CPA Exam 

Government Agencies 

• Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 
• Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)

Other Accounting Sites 

• AAA's Links and Organizations 
• CPAdirectory.com
• Bob Jensen's Accounting Resources 

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