Accounting

Securities and Exchange Commission: Find financial information for public companies.

Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board: Develops general accounting standards for federal financial entities.

Financial Accounting Standards Board: Sets standards for financial accounting for non-governmental entities.

Government Auditing Standards: Sets generally accepted government auditing standards for the U.S. government.

Governmental Accounting Standards Board: Sets rules used by state and local governments in the U.S.

International Accounting Standards Board: Sets international financial reporting standards.

Internal Revenue Service: Revenue service responsible for collecting taxes.

American Accounting Association: Promotes worldwide excellence in research, education and practice.

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