Fab 50 hot internet resources for CPAs.

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The internet is a vast place and one in which it's easy to get lost when searching for information you need. To help make your searches a little more focused, the CalCPA Technology Committee helped us compile the following 50 favorite sites.

ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

asc.fasb.org: In beta testing, this portal will be the single source for all authoritative accounting standards in the United States.

www.ifrs.org: The AICPA's collection of information regarding the convergence to international reporting 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.

www.auditnet.org: A useful collection of resources devoted to auditors that includes information on SOX and fighting fraud, among other topics.

BUSINESS VALUATION

www.bvmarketdata.com: This site offers financial and transactional data relating to the sale of public and privately held companies, control premiums, minority discounts and marketability discounts. You can pay perinquiry or buy an annual subscription.

CONSUMER INTEREST

www.giveawayoftheday.com: Download software for free ... but just for today.

www.kayak.com: One of the most powerful travel search pages available.

www.jiwire.com: Wondering where there's a wireless internet hotspot nearest your location? Find it here.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

www.calcpa.org/podcast: 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 them with Windows Media Player or download them to your MP3 player or a CD for later listening.

www.calcpa.org/rsvp: Easily search and register or purchase CalCPA and California CPA Education Foundation events, courses, conferences, webcasts, online courses, self-study and reference materials.

CPA PORTALS

www.accountantsworld.com: An extensive listing of accounting resources.

www.calcpa.org: Home of CalCPA and the California CPA Education Foundation.

ELDERCARE

www.aging.ca.gov: The California Department of Aging offers updates on California's laws, regulations and legislative bills affecting the elderly, as well as information on legal aid services.

www.calcpa.org/eldercare: CalCPA's Personal Financial Planning Committee offers a statewide list of localized eldercare resources. From homecare providers in Sacramento to the Social Security...