Fab 50: hot Internet resources for CPAs.

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TARGETED & AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

www.fasb.org FASB's site provides quick access to authoritative statements, publications and exposure drafts.

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www.pcaob.org The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's website features information on rules and enforcement, as well as inspection reports and whistleblower contact information.

www.aicpa.org The AICPA offers scores of CPA-specific resources, including exposure drafts, audit quality centers, antifraud and audit committee resources, and the PCPS Firm Practice Center. Also valuable is www.cpa2biz.com.

www.gasb.org GASB's site offers the latest in governmental accounting standards, including exposure drafts, statements and interpretations.

www.audit-net.com AuditNet provides resources for auditors, managers and administrative personnel looking to update their company's documentation for compliance with standard business practices.

BUSINESS VALUATION

www.bvmarketdata.com Business Valuation Resources offers financial and transactional data relating to the sales of public and privately held companies, control premiums, minority discounts and marketability discounts. You can pay per inquiry or buy an annual subscription.

www.firstresearch.com First Research provides (for a fee) industry analysis and market research, featuring quarterly updates, state profiles, e-mail alerts and a database of more than 140 industry profiles.

CAREER RESOURCES

www.calcpa.org/classifieds CalCPA.org's classifieds provide the perfect medium to assist you in making smart career decisions. It's a virtual community where employers and CPA professionals connect.

www.accountantsinc.com/marketO.htm The Accountants Inc. 2006 Compensation and Benefits Guide offers California-specific information so you can determine your worth in your area.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

www.educationfoundation.org The California CPA Education Foundation offers a wide variety of CPE courses and conferences--online, on-site and resort offerings--helping you to meet your 80-hour requirement.

www.calcpa.org/rsvp CalCPA.org's master calendar allows you to search events by chapter and register online.

CPA PORTALS

www.accountingweb.com AccountingWEB provides news and information about the CPA profession, as well as career, practice, CPE and other resources.

www.smartpros.com SmartPros has something for everyone--accounting and auditing, personal financial planning, HR, tax, technology and more. News from around the globe...