Accounting and Accounting Assistant
Occupational Outlook (Accounting)
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
Occupational Outlook gives a general overview of what an accountant can expect from their career and the potential growth that field has in the future. It is very helpful for someone thinking of going into the field of accounting or who is already majoring in the field but just wants an update on the field's outlook.
Occupational Outlook (Accounting Clerk)
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos144.htm
Occupational Outlook gives a general overview of what an accounting clerk can expect from their job and the potential growth that field has in the future. It is very helpful for someone thinking of becoming an accounting clerk or who is already majoring in the field but just wants an update on the field's outlook.
American Accounting Association
http://aaahq.org/
This is a national accounting association with a Midwest region group that meets for meetings and conferences. The Web site also covers accounting education and research and includes members from academic institutions from around the world. They publish journals and hold conferences on various accounting-related topics.
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
http://www.wicpa.org/
WICPA offers news, articles, conferences and a résumé service to its members. There are many other services offered through WICPA. and it is a very useful Web site to find out what is going on in the world of accounting in Wisconsin. It also has a focus on working with the public and working on community service projects.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
http://www.aicpa.org/index.htm
AICPA is a national association of Certified Public Accountants. The Web site has many useful links and articles available. The Web site also offers a forum and job postings. This is a good site for people who like to stay up on AICPA news and get free downloads.
Accounting.com
http://www.accounting.com/
Accounting.com offers a job board and a database to post your résumé on. The site also offers professional development, which has resources to help further one's professional education. A discussion group is available to ask questions and you can receive up-to-date news in the accounting field as well.
American Society of Women Accountants
http://www.aswa.org/
“Empowering Women in the Accounting and Financial Professions Since 1938” is the slogan for the American Society of Women Accountants. This Web site offers resources for women in the accounting profession. This Society also has an annual conference for its members to attend. There is a links page that offers links to other resources available on the Internet.
