Fab 50: hot internet resources for CPAs.

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TARGETED & AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

ACCOUNTING & AUDITING

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www.fasb.org FASB's site offers authoritative statements, publications and exposure drafts.

www.pcaob.org The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's website features information on rules and enforcement, as well as inspection reports and whistle-blower 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 exposure drafts, statements and interpretations regarding the latest governmental accounting standards.

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 is California's one-stop shop for employers and CPA professionals who want to connect.

www.accountantsinc.com/resources/compensationbenefits.asp The Accountants Inc. Compensation, Benefits and Workplace Trends Guide offers California-specific information so you can determine your local salary potential.

www.roberthalffinance/FreeResources Besides an annual salary guide, Robert Half offers a variety of free publications that assess workplace trends based on CFO feedback.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

www.educationfoundation.org The California CPA Education Foundation offers a multitude of courses and conferences, including online, on-site and resort CPE.

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

www.calcpa.org/podcast Schedules can get hectic and we know you may not be able to attend or call in to all events that interest you. That's why CalCPA offers podcasts of select events and interviews. Download podcasts and listen to...