Research Guides: Accounting: Industry & Profession

Overview and Jobs Outlook

Accountants and Auditors Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm (visited February 05, 2020).
PayScale Accountant Salary United States

IBISWorld U.S. industry reports include performance, outlook, competition, supply chain, barriers to entry, and key statistics.

First Research
Industry profiles covering trends, risk, challenges, and operating conditions. Access First Research through Mergent Intellect .

The Big Four: The Curious Past and Perilous Future of the Global Accounting Monopoly by Ian D. Gow; Stuart Kells SJU login required. "With staffs that are collectively larger than the Russian army and combined revenues of over $130 billion a year, the Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG—are a keystone of global commerce."
Call Number: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

Publication Date: 2018

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance The mission of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance is to enable women in all accounting and finance fields to achieve their full potential and to contribute to their profession.
American Accounting Association (AAA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. The AICPA establishes professional standards and publishes a variety of magazines and newsletters, including The Journal of Accountancy and The Tax Adviser.
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Institute of Internal Auditors North America
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation
International Federation of Accountants "We are the global organization for the accountancy profession, comprising more than 175 member and associate organizations in 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing nearly 3 million professional accountants.": IFAC website
PCAOB: Public Company Accounting Oversight Board The mission of PCAOB is to protect investors and the public by overseeing the audits of public companies. Its site is an authoritative source posting unique and essential information needed by accounting professionals and students (from Choice Feb 2012).