Research Guides: Tax & Accounting: Associations, Boards & References

Accounting Standards Boards

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
FASB establishes and improves standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public, including issuers, auditors, and users of financial information.
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
GASB establishes and improves standards of state and local governmental accounting and financial reporting.
New Mexico Public Accountancy Board
This NM board issues licenses to both CPAs and CPA firms to practice public accountancy; also issues professional standards.

Accounting Terminology
The New York State Society of CPAs prepared a thorough glossary as an educational tool and quick reference guide for journalists who report on and interpret financial information.

Accountants' Handbook, Financial Accounting and General Topics (2012)
This highly regarded, comprehensive reference is relied on by a considerable part of the accounting profession in their day-to-day work.
Wiley GAAP 2019
The most comprehensive guide to FASB Codifications, updated with the latest pronouncements. Must create a Safari account to access.
Handbook of Strategic Account Management (2014)
A compilation of the established knowledge in strategic account management. Must Create a Safari Account to access.
Audit and Accounting Guide (2019)
For preparers and practitioners, this AICPA guide provides the comprehensive, reliable accounting implementation guidance you need to unravel the complexities of this new standard. Must create a Safari account to access