Accounting: Accounting Standards & Associations

Standards from the Financial Accounting Standards board

Standards from the American Institute of CPAs

Standards and Guidance information for the Government Accounting Standards Board

Standards for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

Information related to accountants from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Website for the International Accounting Standards Board

Link to the Government Accountability Office's Yellow Book

Peer-reviewed publications on the best practices for managerial accounting

From the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board

Includes research, standards, and career advice

Website for the American Accounting Association, an organization dedicated to scholarship in accounting. Includes a digital library that allows access to articles. Includes a series of links on topics related to accounting, as well as listservs and job placement services

Includes information on local boards as well as license advice

Website for the National Society of Accountants. Provides public access to a blog, but may need to join to get other information

Website for the accounting and financial professionals in business association

IFAC is the global organization for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies.

The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) was organized in 1937 to improve the quality of state tax administration by providing services to state tax authorities and administrators. These services include research and information exchange, training, and intergovernmental and interstate coordination. The Federation also represents the interests of state tax administrators before federal policymakers where appropriate.

The world's largest anti-fraud organization, the ACFE reduces business fraud through training and membership

Includes resources and membership information as well as continuing education opportunities.

Website for the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Resources seem to be members open. Fees listed on site.

Website for the Internal Revenue Service

Site of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission

The Government Accountability Office examines how the federal government uses taxpayer money

Oversees CPAs in Massachusetts--find information about licenscing and policies and regulations