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Accounting Guide

Library Resources for Accounting

Overview

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When accessing library databases, if you see the prompt displayed in the screenshot below, select "Use your Shippensburg University account" and login with your SU username and password.

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A few observations on the Accounting literature to keep in mind:

  • Find current information in journals and trade magazines or on websites
  • Rules, theory, and historical information can be found in books
  • Reference books in HG 4051 - HG 4057 contain information on specific companies
  • General Collection books in HF 5601-5689 contain accounting theory and related information
  • Find Articles and financial data through the sources listed on the Articles tab

If you are having trouble finding good information for your Accounting assignments, use the Ask Us Anything service to get help from a librarian.

Articles

Accounting - Start Here

Accounting - Specialized Resources

General Resources

These databases contain broad subject coverage which applies to many disciplines.

Background Information

Find Background Information

Often, a deeper understandig of a topic can measurably improve an assignment. Take some time to gather some background information and work your new knowledge into your assignment.

Books

Search for Books & Media

WorldCat Quick Start

WorldCat Quick Start provides a quick and easy way to find books and other physical items when you are looking for information on a specific subject. This is a great way to explore the general availability of books on your topic. If you have checked the Library Catalog for a particular book or item and the library does not have it in the collection, search for it here and place an Interlibrary Loan request.

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Library Catalog

The Library Catalog can provide the definitive answer to the question "Does the library own a specific book (or other physical item)?" Generally, we suggest using WorldCat Quick Start to search for books or other physical items when you are not sure of the title for an exact item. If you discover that the library does not own a specific item, search for it in WorldCat and request the item via Interlibrary Loan.

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Citations

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