Accounting: Home

The Library of Congress Classification Outline gives an overview of how all subjects are organized. Clicking on any subject will open up a PDF that goes into more detail about how call numbers in that section are organized.

A thorough overview of accountancy. Company case studies and interviews with finance professionals provide a real-world context for the wide range of concepts covered. In addition, important industry terms such as GAAP, AICPA and FASB, CPAs and CMAs, debits and credits, journalizing and posting, assets and liabilities, depreciation and amortization, LIFO and FIFO, gross and net pay, and taxes are defined.

Provides studies linked to public interest by situating them within an economic, social, ethical, and political context.

Addresses the development of accounting thought & practice. It embraces all subject matter relating to accounting history, including but not limited to research that provides an historical perspective on contemporary accounting issues.

Reviewed research manuscripts and commentary relevant to all aspects of the discipline of accounting.

Articles reporting the results of accounting research and explaining and illustrating related research methodology.

The latest accounting news and information for CPAs, accountants, tax preparers and auditors, along with practice management advice.

Articles, review articles and commentary on a wide variety of current economic issues and perspectives.

Presents articles on financial & personnel management, marketing, administration, sales and operations for executives & managers of small to mid-sized companies.

Journal from the American Accounting Association that presents articles, reviews and commentary on various aspects of accounting education.

Presents research articles, professional adaptation and empirical analysis on all aspects of accounting, auditing and finance for a general readership.

Research on business finance, financial theory, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and control, and accountability and audit of performance for professionals in the field.

The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the "language of business," accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.