Effectively managing and using information technology is essential to any professional. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to helpsheets, surveys and useful organisations.
We also maintain separate pages on IT management and strategy, IT security and IT systems.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Financial planning using Excel: Forecasting, planning and budgeting techniques
Nugus, Sue (Elsevier & CIMA, 2009)
‘The objective of this book is to help financial planners improve their spreadsheet skills by providing a structured approach to developing spreadsheets for forecasting, financial planning and budgeting applications. The book assumes that the reader is familiar with the basic operation of Excel and is not intended for beginners.’
Sage Accounting in Simple Steps
MacBride, PK (Pearson Education UK, 2011)
A step-by-step guide to getting the most from Sage accounting software. Chapters cover top 10 Sage accounting tips, top 10 Sage accounting problems solved, the Sage 50 system, setting up the accounts, report designer, the company module, the bank module customers and suppliers, invoices, credit control and financial control.
You will need to be logged-in to the website to read these eBooks.
Briefings
Directors' Briefings and Start-Up Briefings are four-page guides written for the busy practitioner, director and entrepreneur providing concise, practical advice on core business issues.
Disclaimer: These publications from BHP Information Solutions Limited are for general guidance only, for businesses in the United Kingdom governed by the laws of England. BHP Information Solutions Limited, expert contributors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (as distributor) disclaim all liability for any errors or omissions.
Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
You will need to be logged-in to the website to gain full access to the range of articles available online.
Useful links
ICAEW
IT Faculty
The faculty helps chartered accountants, and others in business, make the best use of IT and keep up with issues and developments. It provides regular bulletins, articles and events.
Software product guides
Evaluation reports on software products under the ICAEW accreditation scheme for accounting, tax, financial services and business management.
IT Counts
An online community and forum devoted to IT issues relevant to chartered accountants.
Software
Evaluation Centre
A series of management and strategic briefings from the National Computing Centre, including information on products in sectors such as accounting and financial reporting.
General resources
IT and e-commerce
Business Link provides a series of basic guides and tools focusing on key areas such as doing business online, data protection, communications and security.
IThound
An online business technology library aimed at business and technology professionals. It provides access to a wide range of resources including white papers, analyst reports, case studies, product specs and web seminars.
Organisations
British Computer Society (BCS)
The industry body for IT professionals with a membership based in over 100 countries internationally. The BCS is the leading professional and learned society in the field of computers and information systems.
CIPFA IT Panel
A technical panel created by CIPFA to focus on IT issues relevant to the finance community in public services.
Intellect
Trade association for the UK-based information technology, telecommunications and electronics industry. Intellect publishes a range of business guidance publications.
National Computing Centre
A membership organisation that provides independent advice, guidance, networking and services for IT professionals.
Articles and books in the Library collection
To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to book loans.
You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports by post, fax or email through our document delivery service.
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