What will I find in this gateway?
A list of, or links to, general resources aimed at keeping you informed about developments in the major subject area of accounting. These include:
What will I not find in this gateway?
These are general texts that have proven popular with members. In many cases multiple copies of the most recent edition will be held, along with select earlier editions. To borrow any of these items contact us on 1800 809 828 or knowledge@charteredaccountants.com.au
- Arthur N & Grose R, Accounting for corporate combinations and associations Pearson Education, Sydney*
- Deegan C, Australian financial accounting McGraw-Hill, Sydney*
- Godfrey J & Hodgson A, Accounting theory John Wiley, Brisbane*
- Hoggett J R, Edwards L, Accounting John Wiley, Brisbane*
- Hoggett, J Edwards, L, Financial accounting in Australia, John Wiley, Brisbane*
- Horngren C et al 2007, Accounting, Pearson, Sydney*
- Horngren C T, Financial accounting, Pearson, Sydney*
- Langfield-Smith K & Thorne H 2006, Management accounting McGraw-Hill, Sydney
- Leo K Hoggett J, Company accounting, John Wiley, Brisbane*
- National Institute of Accountants 2007, Corporate accounting and reporting: a practical approach, Pearson Education Australia, Sydney.
- Neville K W, XYZ model financial accounts Thomson, Sydney*
- Ray R 2007, Management accounting and analysis handbook Pearson Education, Sydney.
* Latest edition purchased
The Knowledge Centre in Sydney holds the following journals in hard copy format. You may visit in person and browse the journals or photocopy specific articles. Some journals are reviewed (R) by the Knowledge Centre team and key articles are summarised and included in our online catalogue. Members, candidates and affiliated individuals can request photocopies of the full text of these articles.
(R)=Reviewed by Knowledge Centre staff, article summaries included in online catalogue
- Abacus (R) please note: full text is available 1965 to present, however there is a 12 month full text delay due to publisher restrictions
- Accountancy full text is available 2003 to present
A monthly journal published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
- Accounting & Finance Journal (R) please note: full text is available 1993 to present, however there is a 12 month full text delay due to publisher restrictions
- Accounting Research Journal (R)
- Business Review Weekly (R)
- Charter (R)
- Keeping Good Companies (R)
- National Accountant (R).
- Chartered Accountants Business in Focus series
A monthly DVD covering a range of business management and general interest presentations
- The Accountants’ Education Channel
Comprises a monthly DVD, together with an online database of supporting technical pages and study guides which are distributed over the web. Very popular for maintaining CPE points.
- Business Source Corporate by EBSCO
Contains over 22,000 titles ranging from general business journals to specific accounting research publications, industry profiles, country reports, company profiles, market research reports and other sources.
- Australia / NZ Reference Centre by EBSCO
Contains full text from over 900 leading Australian and New Zealand newspapers and magazines, as well as biographies and electronic images
- Australian Accounting and Auditing Standards
Available in the Member’s Handbook section of the Institute website.
- CCH Accounts Preparation Manual
Contains practical commentary on the accounting standards divided according to the different financial statements; requirements of the Corporations Act; pro-forma financial statements updated annually; partnerships/joint ventures; co-operatives; incorporated associations; Government bodies and extracts from relevant legislation & regulations
- Accounting Web UK
Contains articles, news, white papers and events with a UK focus
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Includes the Management of an accounting practice handbook, which contains practice management guidance and tools
- FMRC Benchmarks
Benchmark documents for a wide range of industries, available on request
- Thomson Reuters Australian Valuation Handbook
Provides updates, theoretical foundations, assignment management, analysis and template documents.
Contact us to request a search of any of these services
Knowledge guides are created by the Knowledge Centre team to inform members, candidates and affiliated individuals of resources available covering a range of specialist topics. The Knowledge guides are produced on a regular basis, so please watch the Institute’s website for further information.
Knowledge guides are presently available in the following areas:
Institute Content
- Analysis of AASB Standards
The Institute's Reporting and Assurance team monitors the work of the AASB and IASB to ensure members and candidates are aware of the latest developments in accounting standard setting. Its financial reporting section provides commentary on the AASB standards including a summary of each standard, developments, key differences and history, the standards compared to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), interpretations, rejection notices, questions and answers and relevant articles. More>
- The Institute’s Members’ Handbook
Includes standards, commentary and worked examples. The online Members’ Handbook contains the most up to date material. More>
- The Institute's Training and Development team
The Institute’s Training and Development team runs a huge number of events throughout the year. Check the training and development area on a regular basis to find out what’s on in your area. More>
- Chartered Accountants Live Online Training
Chartered Accountants Live Online Training is an exciting breakthrough enabling busy professionals to meet their ongoing training requirements in an effective and engaging way. More>
- Independence: practical guide published for auditors and accountants
The Institute, with the other accounting bodies, today launched an extensively revised and updated guide to applying independence principles. This is available free of charge to members of the Institute. More>
- Quality review: results show room for improvement
The Institute’s compliance-focused Quality Review Program completed 480 reviews in the last financial year. The top-line results and trends have been published in a new report. More>
- Broad Based Business Reporting
The Institute recognises the need for the accounting profession to lead in thinking and advocating evolving forms of reporting, as well as the value of these reports to business, investors and the public in general. This paper is aimed to stimulate interest and discussion with business to achieve more consistent reporting of KPIs for industry sectors. More>
Key third party websites
The following are key websites that may be of assistance.
AASB - Australian Accounting Standards Board www.aasb.com.au
Australian Taxation Office www.ato.gov.au
IASB – International Accounting Standards Board www.iasb.org
Last updated: 16th May 2008 |
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