Business Library Research Guides: Accounting Research Guide: Overview Sources

Online Resources

For a comprehensive list of journals with an accounting emphasis that are available online via SMU resources, go to the accounting section of the Full-text electronic journal list.

Checkpoint
Extensive accounting standards and tax regulation information. See the "Standards & Regulation" and "Taxation" tabs for more details.
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Business Source Complete
Provides full text for scholarly business journals including those covering accounting, economics, finance, and international business.

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O'Reilly’s Learning Platform for Higher Education
Go to All Topics and select Accounting under Business to find e books on general and specific topics.

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Print Resources

Find many books on accounting and auditing by using the SMU Library Catalog to browse the call numbers in the HF 5600s. When you search by key terms, you can limit your search to Online Resources to find e-books.

Accounting Career Assistance

Careers in Accounting
A commercial site by Accounting.com with information about the profession and position openings.
The Uniform CPA Exam
Certification exams to become Certified Public Accountants are discussed; a tutorial and sample questions are provided.