This category is for sites about professional organizations and associations for accountants and bookkeepers.
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Professional organization for those who work in the field of military accounting maintains this site, which has information on how to become a certified military comptroller. One feature offered is the "Career Central" feature which provides job listings in the field.
http://www.asmconline.org
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
The FASAB is a US federal advisory committee charged with improving federal financial reporting through the issuance of federal standards and providing guidance. The Board sets generally accepted accounting principles for the US government and its component entities. Its mission, a three-year plan, and governance documents are featured, along with a list of board members and staff, meeting schedules, an overview of FASAB projects, technical inquiries, and contacts.
https://fasab.gov/
Government Accounting Standards Board
This site belongs to the agency that provides standards for state and local government accounting in the United States. Here the user can access the standards drafted by the organization or submit technical and accounting questions.
http://www.gasb.org
International Accounting Standards Board
The entity which establishes accounting practices used internationally provides a public comment feature which allows people to comment on accounting standards currently under development. Also on this website is information about upcoming meetings of the Board here.
http://www.ifrs.org/
National Society of Accountants
Professional organization for those who work in the accounting industry provides information about the legislation and financial regulations that accountants have to work under. Also contains details about scholarships for accounting study here.
http://www.nsacct.org
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Provides information about this organization of accounting professionals. Includes organization highlights, news, member services, membership information, and professional resources.
http://www.aicpa.org
Information website for accountants consists of sections devoted to financial planning, small business, taxes and other resources useful to accountant. The site also has web seminars that help accountants develop their skills. The site's career center also helps users find jobs in the accounting industry.
http://www.webcpa.com
