General Websites
This is a collection of thousands of international business and trade related resources, that have been selected for their content and usability and are organized into categories to facilitate your research.
Covers a range of Accounting topics, such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, budget and tax resources. This website provides both basic and advanced accounting information that is used in the industry by financial analysts.
Government information on policies, reviews, publications, papers and reports as well as links to websites such as consumer affairs, budget, taxation, foreign investment and more.
This is the premier body representing the interests of accounting and finance academics and other persons interested in accounting and finance education and research in Australia and New Zealand.
This association was established by Auditors-General for their mutual support and for the sharing of information. This website provides information about ACAG, its members and their work.
Members aim to become leaders and shapers of finance and business in Australia New Zealand and wherever they may work around the world.
Members share information and experiences and provide standards and guidance on internal auditing best practice.
APRA oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurance, friendly societies and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA is funded largely by the industries that it supervises.
ASIC is an independent Commonwealth Government body that regulates Australia’s corporate markets and financial services. ASIC ensures that Australia’s financial markets are fair and transparent, supported by confident and informed investors and consumers.
This website provides tools and resources for the electronic accountant.
Services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy. Employees and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the general public.
This organisation focuses on growth for the future based on supporting member needs, providing relevant and quality education, lobbying on important legislative issues and providing access to specialised products and services for members.
Accounting Standards
The board develops, issues and maintains Australian Accounting Standards and related pronouncements as set out in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001.
This is an independent standard setting body that serves the public interest by setting high-quality international standards for auditing, quality control, review, other assurance and related services, and by facilitating the convergence of international and national standards.
The board develops high quality standards and related guidance for auditors and providers of other assurance services.
This council is responsible for overseeing the effectiveness of the financial reporting framework in Australia. Its key functions include the oversight of the accounting and auditing standards setting processes for the public and private sectors, providing strategic advice in relation to the quality of audits conducted by Australian auditors, and advising the Minister on these and related matters to the extent that they affect the financial reporting framework in Australia.
These standards contain the professional and ethical requirements relating to the conduct and performance of professional services across various types of engagements or assignments. They are mandatory for members of the professional accounting bodies.
A number of codes of conduct have been developed in the financial services sector. An industry association is not required to seek ASIC approval of its code, but may choose to do so.
IFRS develops standards that bring transparency, accountability and efficiency to financial markets around the world. Their work serves the public interest by fostering trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy.
This organisation works to improve public sector financial reporting worldwide through the development of IPSAS®, international accrual-based accounting standards, for use by governments and other public sector entities around the world.
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Website of a weekly business magazine published by Bloomberg. You can access issues via the library database "Business Source Complete"
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