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AICPA
Online
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants organizational Web
site is available with links to a CPA News Center, information about careers,
accreditation, and special links for students.
America's
Labor Market Information System (ALMIS)
The purpose of this site is to provide labor market, economic and
demographic information and its intended use is for states to relay information
about state and national information. From the homepage, short-term and long-term
forecasts of industry and occupational projections in a quality presentation
can be downloaded. Access Specific State Economic Information by clicking
on the desired state.
American
Bankers Association
"The American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes of issues
of national importance for financial institutions and their customers. The
associations mission is to serve its member banks and enhance their role
as preeminent providers of financial services. ABA accomplishes this mission
through federal legislative and regulatory activities, legal action, communication
and consumer education, research and products and services that promote, educate,
train, inform and support members."
American
Stock Exchange (AMEX)
AMEX is the nation's second largest floor-based exchange. This site
provides an instant price quote for up to 10 stocks or mutual funds. The homepage
also includes recent news reports and AMEX and NASDAQ daily comparative charts.
Beige
Book (Summary of Commentary of Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve
District)
Click on the Beige Book link at the bottom of the screen to retrieve
the most current Beige Book. Earlier editions are also available. This online
reference reports on current economic conditions in each district from information
gathered from Federal Reserve District Bank and Branch directors, as well
as from key business leaders. This report is published eight times per year.
Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
The Board of Governors maintain this site by the Federal Reserve System.
The Federal Reserve (the central bank of the United States) provides the nation
with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system. The Monetary
Policy, Banking Information and Regulation, and Research and Data are different
areas presented which provide reports relating to economics and finance. The
Statistics: Release and Historical Data offers daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly,
and annual reports and graphs about various financial and economic figures,
including interest rates, exchange rates, assets and liabilities of lending
institutions, and surveys of business lending.
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Bureau
of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce
This department prepares estimates on key national, international, and
regional aspects of the United States economy. Included are in-depth reports,
tables, and analyses of the national, international, and regional economies.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor
The Economy at a Glance Web page provides access to information about
certain sectors of the economy including the labor market, hours, earnings
and productivity, and the consumer and producer price indices. Also included
is a Publication & Research Papers page and a Keyword Search option.
Bureau
of the Census, Department of Commerce
The Census Bureau Economic Programs provides updated economic data
in all types of areas along with economic indicators. Broad company statistics;
economy-wide data; manufacturing, mining and construction data; federal, state
and local government data; international, wholesale, and retail trade; and
transportation data are available from links on this page.
Bureau
of the Public Debt Online
The Web site provides current information on T-bills, Notes, &
Bonds; the Public Debt facts, figures, and summaries; State & Local Government
Securities Rates, Forms, and Rules and Regulations; Government Securities
Market Regulation. Under Savings Bonds it is possible to locate bond-pricing
tools, figure a bond's worth, and view bond value tables.
Business
Owner's Toolkit
The Web site provides access to information about all pertinent issues
that must be addressed when opening a business. It is designed for small business
owners and provides information about financing, marketing, asset-management,
and overall how to become a successful entrepreneur when starting a business.
CNNfn
- The Financial Network
CNNfn offers users updated market summaries, online price quotes,
recent economic and financial news, and comprehensive financial planning tips.
Council
of Economic Advisors and the Economic Report of the President
This Web site provides users with current economic reports and publications
generated by White House economic advisors. The role of these advisors is
to give advice directly to the President and to shape public understanding
of economic issues faced by the United States. The Economic Report of the
President includes macroeconomics policy, capital flows in the global
economy, and information on the international financial systems. Also included
are statistical tables related to income, employment, and production.
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Department
of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service
This site provides Tax Statistics, Forms and Publications, and Tax
Regulations in an easy-to read and understand format.
Directory of Futures and
Options Exchanges
This site lists the Futures and Options Exchanges located in over 94 countries.
Each country lists all of its exchanges with their respective addresses, telephone
and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses for contact.
Directory
of Worldwide Stock Exchanges
"The Stock Exchanges Worldwide Links is a list of the world's major
stock exchanges and other exchange resources." Users are able to access links
to the major exchanges located in six different geographical areas throughout
the world.
Dogs
of the Dow
Dogs of the Dow is a stock picking system that has gained popularity among
users and the popular press. Free Research and recent news items are available
for several companies listed on the Dow. The Web site also provides links
to the prior week's Ten High Yielders.
Dun
& Bradstreet
Dun & Bradstreet is the "leading provider of business-to-business credit,
marketing, purchasing, receivable, management, and decision-support services
worldwide." The Web site covers 75 million businesses in over 214 countries,
including over 1.2 million leading U.S. Public and private businesses.
Economic
Statistics Briefing Room (ESBR)
"The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current
Federal economic indicators ... [providing] links to information produced
by a number of Federal agencies." The ESBR includes various statistics and
tables regarding topics including production, output, income, employment,
transportation, prices, money, and international statistics.
Economist.com
This online periodical offers current articles written by top economists.
Search for Past Articles in the archives. The Site Index offers a comprehensive
list of topics and associated links covered by the journal.
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European
Interactive Directories Business Link Up
Business Link Up allows access to various exchanges located throughout
the world. Each area link provides updated information for its respective
markets and companies.
Financial
Accounting Standards Board
"The mission of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is to establish and improve standards
of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the
public, including issuers, auditors and users of financial information."
The actual standards aren't available at this site, but additional information
is provided.
Federal
Reserve Districts
This page provides links to the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis,
Kansas City, Dallas, and San Francisco. Each of these sites provides current
comprehensive statistics, economic research, and publications useful in evaluating
economic and financial conditions.
Federal
Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC's goal is to "ensure that the nation's markets function competitively,
and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restriction" by eliminating
unfair acts. It also "undertakes economic analysis to supports its law enforcement
efforts." Several reports and publications are provided by the FTC and
can be easily accessed via the Site Map.
FedStats
FedStats provides access to detailed state and county economic and financial
information. Other governmental organization links under Agencies
can also be accessed.
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Finance
News for IT Managers
This page, by Internetnews.com is an excellent resource full of links to all
kinds of stock market and company information about both American & Canadian
companies.
Financial
Management Association International
The FMA's goal is to "broaden the common interests between academicians and
practitioners, provide opportunities for professional interaction between
and among academicians, practitioners and students, promote the development
and understanding of basic and applied research and of sound financial practices,
and to enhance the quality of education in finance." Search the Web site
for specific information or access publications produced by the FMA.
GE Center for
Financial Learning
"The Center was developed to promote financial literacy." It was designed
to "educate and inform adults on the financial matters that are important
in their lives." Provided here is information and links to information on
a number of subjects, including: Financial Life Events, such as Retirement
Planning and Saving for an Education; Financial Products, such as Investments
and Healthcare Finance; Online Courses; and Interactive Workshops. Also included
is a Resource Center with planning tools, research studies, a financial dictionary,
and tips on using the Internet.
GPO
Access Home Page
"The mission of the Government Printing Office (GPO) is to inform
the Nation by producing, procuring, and disseminating printed and electronic
publications of the Congress as well as the executive departments and establishments
of the Federal Government." The site includes links to "official
Federal resources" by topic as well as by an alphabetized index.
Ibbotson
Associates
Ibbotson Associates focuses on providing "[helping] firms increase assets
by providing representatives with the education and tools needed to reduce
risk and improve returns for clients." Access abstracts of articles written
from Ibbotson Research in areas of Asset Allocation, Mutual Funds, Cost of
Capital, Economics, and Behavioral Finance.
IMF--International Monetary Fund
"The IMF publishes a range of time series data on IMF lending, exchange rates and other economic and financial indicators. Manuals, guides, and other material on statistical practices at the IMF, in member countries, and of the statistical community at large are also available."
IPO
Central (Initial Public Offering)
IPO Central is maintained by Hoover's Online Business Network and
provides users with current news about IPOs and information about IPOs by
publicly-held companies. Click on links located in the left column to get
the latest filings, pricings, and a beginner's guide to IPOs.
MSN Money Central
MSN Money Central features a wide-array of financial information regarding
personal finance and corporate financial matters. Money Central Investor features
articles, market reports, stock reports and research, and mutual fund research.
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MergerNetwork.com
"MergerNetwork is an online listing service for buyers and sellers of businesses."
Buyers and sellers can access information about available business prospects,
both domestically and internationally. Different types of businesses of various
sizes and industries are listed with prices.
Minutes
of the Federal Open Market Committee
The minutes of the FOMC allows access to the past four years of FOMC
meeting minutes which contain discussions about developments in foreign exchanges
and domestic financial markets, economic policy, consumer spending, business
investment, and financial and economic forecasts. This Web site also provides
access to Annual Reports of various subjects presented to Congress.
Moodys.com
Moody's assigns independent rating opinions to help investors manage credit
risk. This site provides information from the U.S. and 17 different countries
about specific ratings for different investments, including Money Market Fund
Ratings, Bond Fund Ratings, Pension Fund Ratings, and Local Government Investment.
The Web site also provides information about its Rating System and recent
Rating Actions by a specific industry. This site provides an Overview of the
Economy both domestically and internationally.
NASDAQ
The NASDAQ Stock Market was the first electronic stock market. This site provides
an instant price quote for up to 10 stocks or mutual funds. Visitors to this
site can access earning information about traded companies and also information
about overall market activity. The site provides several tables and graphs
about U.S. Markets and News. The NASDAQ-100 Index reflects the
stock exchange's largest companies across major industry groups and charts
the growth of the top companies and provides links to the respected firms
listed on the Index.
National Bureau of Economic Research
(NBER)
"The NBER is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated
to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works." Search for
specific economic and financial researched topics published by top professors
and scholars.
New
York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Find financial data on a specific company, request an annual report, see
trends in the market by a specific industry, and read current press releases
at this Web site. Up-to-date price quotes, current P/E ratios, earnings per
share, and dividend information for all companies listed on the exchange are
provided. Under "Education" in the "About the NYSE", the
NYSE provides educational publications, an interactive education center, and
a stock market game.
New
York Times
This online news source offers a Business Page which gives information
about current business news, market reports, breaking headlines from the Associated
Press and Reuters, and Company Information.
Nouriel
Roubini's Global Macroeconomic and Financial Policy Site
This site is maintained by Nouriel Roubini, Associate Professor of Economics
and International Business at New York University. It provides information
and links to information on the following topics: Asian Crisis, International
Financial System, Financial Sector Issues, Countries, Exchange Rates, Current
Policy Topics, Academic Research, Macro Resources, Data, and Tools. Also included
is a list of links to various full-text articles and publications in the field.
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Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
This Web site offers Budget Documents including a government-wide
performance plan. There is also an OMB Search Engine available to find desired
budget and legislative information.
The
Official Web Site of the American Accounting Association
This searchable Web site has information
about AAA meetings, calls for papers, publications, faculty development, placement,
the marketplace, and links to additional useful information.
Palisade
"Palisade is the premiere source for software and books for risk analysis,
decision analysis, forecasting, optimization, data analysis, and more." This
Web site lets you purchase any of its analysis and consulting software.
Personal
Investing
Personal Investing is part of a comprehensive website by BusinessWeek
Online featuring financial and economic topics. It contains information on
markets, stocks, funds, sectors, Economy & Bonds, and Personal Finance.
Preview to the
Easy Accounting Guide
This Web site provides definitions of accounting terms. Click on the
example links to access sample financial statements.
Qualisteam
This Web site provides a list of links to domestic and international
financial markets located online. Access information on Stocks, Bonds, Mutual
Funds,and Commodities.
Resources
for Economists on the Internet
"This guide is sponsored by the American Economic Association. It lists
1,311 resources in 96 sections and sub-sections available on the Internet
of interest to academic and practicing economists, and those interested in
economics." The Table of Contents is an excellent guide to other reputable
Internet resources that allows access to data about domestic and international
economic and financial conditions and forecasts, media and organizational
sources, and scholarly research regarding economics and finance.
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The
Risk Management Association
"The Risk Management Association is a member-driven professional
association whose sole purpose is to advance the use of sound risk principles
in the financial services industry." Access articles about recent trends or
new stories in credit risk, or Search for financial information.
Rutgers Accounting Web
The Rutgers Accounting Web is a part of the International Accounting
Network. This Web site has an extensive list of Accounting Resources (including
links to The Big Five, Educational Departments of universities, Finance, and
Taxation resources). Links to FASB, GASB, and other accounting associations
are also available.
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
This Web site offers facts, questions & answers, and current SEC rulings.
In addition, under the Enforcement Division there is information regarding
recent legal aspects in securities, SEC rule-making information, and information
for small businesses.
Small
Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA "[maintains] and [strengthens] the nation's economy by aiding,
counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and
by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters."
Gain insight from professionals about Financing Your Business, Business Opportunities,
and other topics for entrepreneurs.
SmartMoney: Bond Investing
SmartMoney: Bond Investing allows access to information that will aid in understanding
all aspects of bonds and identifying those which are good purchases for different
financial and investment strategies.
Standard
& Poor's
"Standard & Poor's sets the standard as the globally pre-eminent provider
of independent, widely recognized investment data, valuation, analysis, and
options." Standard and Poor's serves more than 70 countries through its global
office network. Under each of the ratings categories, there is breaking news,
daily ratings and lists, pre-sale reports, subscriptions and services, and
upcoming seminars and teleconferences.
State
PIRGs: Public Interest Research Groups
"The state Public Interest Research Groups are an alliance of
state-based, citizen-funded organizations that advocate for the public interest."
Use the search function to access information on various economic and finance
topics.
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US Savings Bond
Online
Treasury Securities and Savings Bonds, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank
of Boston, allows users to access Treasury Bill, Treasury Notes and Bond Auction
Results, as well as information about market rates and savings bonds.
U.S.
Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce "[promotes] job creation and improve living
standards for all Americans by creating an infrastructure that encourages
economic growth, technological competitiveness, and sustainable development,
conservation, and wise use of living marine resources." This Web site offers
current news information and the latest economic indicators released by the
government. It also provides links to other divisions of the Department of
Commerce.
USA
Today
USA Today offers online news about the nation's top news stories. The
Money page gives updated price quotes, investor tools, and top business news.
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Virtual
Finance Library
Virtual Finance, sponsored by Ohio State University, provides a Financial
Data Finder that allows users to search a database for key financial terms.
The index in the left column of the Web site provides an excellent resource
for all types of financial information.
Wall
Street Journal
The online journal offers free stock quotes, free Annual Reports of
selected companies, and free Mutual Fund Prospectuses online, sorted by fund
family name or investment objective.
Washington
Post
The Washington Post Business & Technology page allows users to
access recent business news, daily market tracking, in-depth Company Research,
and an Archive search which locates news headlines from the past 12 years.
WebEc
This Web site offers numerous types of scholarly information related to
economics. With material written by top professionals in economics, it offers
several comprehensive topics in economics.
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