Business Library Research Guides: Accounting Research Guide: Overview Sources

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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.
Tip: From the homepage, use the Current View dropdown list to choose an area, or click on Search at the top and use the Practice Area dropdown list to choose an area.

Note: FASB allows 10 simultaneous users; GASB allows 7 simultaneous users; IASB allows 2 simultaneous users; WG&L Business Entity Treatise Library allows 1 user; all other sections allow 35 simultaneous users.

Tutorials available in Checkpoint Training Tools
NetAdvantage
Access data for companies - public and private, including 3 years of standard financial data for public companies. This database contains stock reports, industry surveys, Compustat Excel Analytics data, the Daily Price Record, and screening tools for stocks, mutual funds, and corporate bonds.

If NetAdvantage asks for a log in, please clear your history, cache and cookies, or use a different browser to access the database.
Nexis Uni
Choose "Business" from the tabs across the top, then choose "Accounting" on the left and look at the "Source List" to find appropriate information sources.
Business Source Complete
Provides full text for scholarly business journals including those covering accounting, economics, finance, and international business.
IBISWorld
For the US NAICS Industry reports, search by company, industry keyword, or NAICS code. For the US Specialized Industry reports, search by company or industry keyword. Find trends, statistics and analysis on market size, market share of competitors, supply chain information, and industry growth rates. For the US NAICS reports published after 2016, the Key Statistics section includes RMA industry ratios.
Safari: O’Reilly’s Learning Platform for Higher Education
Once logged in, search by keywords to find books, videos, case studies, and more. Click on Learning Paths and choose a topic to learn in a more structured and guided way.

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Database Access

Restricted: Only current SMU students, faculty, & staff. Certificate students and alumni do not have permission to use these resources.

EZ: Off-campus access using 8-digit SMU ID & password (or your last name and 14-digit SMU ID barcode number). Access these databases - anytime, anywhere.

In Library Only: Accessible only on Business Library computers and are not accessible via wireless connections. A valid SMU ID should be presented to receive a placard that must be displayed while using the computer.

Print Resources

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

Business Library Workshops

Register for and learn more about Business Library workshops, led by Business Library librarians, that focus on the information you will need to successfully complete your research.

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