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Masland Library Research Guide to Accounting

This guide is designed to introduce you to resources and strategies for locating information on various aspects of Accounting

The resources listed in this guide are just a sampling of the resources available through the Masland Library. Use the resources here to help you get started, then dig deeper into the library catalog and databases. 

After reviewing this guide, students will be able to: 

  • Find books, articles, and other library resources related to key topics in Accounting. 
  • Identify and use effective keywords to begin research on the topics related to Accounting. 

What is Accounting?

Accounting examines how financial information is recorded, analyzed, and communicated to support decision-making in organizations.

Helpful Tip

Search both theory-based terms (e.g., “financial reporting standards”) and practice-based terms (e.g., “corporate auditing”).

Below are some suggested terms to use when searching for resources.

Topics in Accounting

Topics Keywords

Accounting

→ (accounting OR accountancy OR financial reporting) AND (principles OR standards OR practices)

→ (financial accounting OR accounting principles OR financial reporting) AND (business OR corporate OR professional)

→ (forensic accounting OR forensic audit OR financial investigation) AND (fraud detection OR financial crime OR forensic analysis)

→ (managerial accounting OR management accounting) AND (cost accounting OR financial management OR business accounting)

Auditing

 → (audit OR auditing OR auditor) AND (accounting OR financial OR compliance OR review)

Budgeting

→ (budget OR budgeting OR financial planning) AND (personal finance OR money management OR saving)
Business Law → (business law OR commercial law OR corporate law) AND (legal principles OR regulations OR statutes)
Cost Analysis → (cost analysis OR cost accounting OR financial analysis) AND (business OR economic OR financial)
Financial Statements →​​​​​​​ ((inancial statements OR financial reporting OR accounting statements) AND (analysis OR review OR interpretation)
GAAP & IFRS → (GAAP OR "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles") AND (IFRS OR "International Financial Reporting Standards")
Organizational Finance →​​​​​​​ (organizational finance OR corporate finance OR business finance) AND (financial management OR financial strategy OR financial planning)
Taxes → (income tax OR property tax OR sales tax OR tax law OR tax policy) AND (finance OR economics OR government)

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