BizSites.

• Author: Mioli, Dean
• Position: Brief Article

Useful Web sites for the practicing CPA

Word on the Street

Here are four sites CPAs should visit for useful investment information presented in a easy-to-understand format. Two of the sites charge fees; the other two sites are free. Question: Do you get what you pay for?

www.wsj.com

The Wall Street Journal: Interactive Edition gives the big picture with powerful tools for detailed analysis. The greatly enhanced portfolio feature lets you customize the display and expands investment-tracking options. A two-week free subscription is available. For those who already subscribe to the print edition, the interactive addition is only $29.

www.cbs.marketwatch.com

This site is well designed with information bundled into groups on topics such as news, personal finance, IPO coverage, mutual funds and "the good life." You have access to the latest commentary from the likes of Elaine Garzarelli and Frank Cappiello. If you want investing tools, you won't be disappointed here.

www.cnnfn.com

Some sites overload you with information and graphics, but CNNfn's home page is clear and contains the day's business and world...