subject: Accounting Websites and Blogs [print this page] Several accounting Websites and blogs exist that can be very useful if you are studying to enter this career field or are currently working in it. These Websites and blogs can provide information to help you learn, keep you updated on the latest happenings in your industry, inform you of new changes in rules and regulations regarding your field of work and give you an opportunity to network or look for new jobs. In an age where everything is online, accountants have an abundance of resources right at their fingertips.
One of the most important Websites for accounting professionals is AICPA.org, the national professional association for CPAs in the United States. Membership in this association can help in a number of career-related areas such as studying for and passing the CPA exam, finding jobs, networking and staying abreast of industry-related news. Accounting.com is another important Website to check out regularly. This site includes jobs sources, job postings, career help, recruiting, coupon codes and more. There are a number of blogs that accounting professionals can check out when they have the time as well, such as NumberInsights.com, Re: The Auditors (retheauditors.com), Understand-Accounting.net, ACCManPro.com and MarkBaileyCo.com. The topics of these blogs range from taxes to running an auditing business and from general accounting to advice from accountants for accountants.
A number of accounting Websites and blogs exist for students as well. AccountingWEB.com is an excellent resource for student scholarships, for example. The AICPA has various resources for students too. This is one site that is useful throughout an accountant's career. There are various blogs for accounting students also, such as NJCSPA.typepad.com/examcram and MyFinanceandAccountingBlog.com. These and other student accounting blogs help with everything from preparing for a successful career to cramming for the CPA exams.
With so many Websites and blogs that accountants can choose from, there is no shortage of online resources to help throughout your career. OnlineMBARankings.net even publishes a list of the top accounting blogs that you can peruse to look for useful information. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, you can always find something useful for your career online.
