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A list of articles and books of interest to accounting professionals that is released by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) on a quarterly and annual basis. Topics of interest include auditing, tax accounting, financial accounting and managerial accounting.
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Because it was designed as print-only publication, the Accountants' Index saw diminished relevance in the Internet age. As a result, the Index was renamed the Accounting and Tax Index in 1992. Adjustments included a redesign to the index structure, searchability and online accessibility. The new Accounting and Tax Index is still available in print form.

Articles Of Interest

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    Keeping Up With Your Continuing Education

    Professional maintenance can be a chore. Learn how to streamline the process.

  2. The Alphabet Soup Of Financial Certifications

    We decode the meaning of the many letters that can follow the names of financial professionals.

  3. Navigating Government And Nonprofit Financial Statements

    Learn how to trace where your tax dollars and charitable donations are going.

  4. Financial History: The Evolution Of Accounting

    Follow accounting from its roots in ancient times to the profession we now depend on.

  5. International Reporting Standards Gain Global Recognition

    Comparing financial numbers from corporations in different countries is possible with the adoption of IFRS.

  6. Financial Regulators: Who They Are And What They Do

    Find out how these government agencies govern the financial markets.

  7. Depreciation: Straight-Line Vs. Double-Declining Methods

    Appreciate the different methods used to describe how book value is "used up".

  8. Financial Statement: Extraordinary Vs. Nonrecurring Items

    When it comes to analyzing a company, successful analysts spend considerable time differentiating between accounting items that are likely to recur going forward from those that most likely will ...

  9. Get A Career In Showbiz Accounting

    An accounting career doesn't have to be boring. If you love numbers, but want excitement as well, consider the field of showbiz accounting.

  10. What Management Accountants Do

    If you like keeping track of a company's income and expenses but also want to hold a position with significant responsibility and authority, management accounting could be the job for you.
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