Knowledge Guides

Knowledge Guides are a series of guides produced by the Library & information Service that take an in depth look at the print and online resources available in a number of key areas.

Accounting & auditing standards

A guide to the history and development of UK and international standard, along with sources of print and online editions of the standards.

In accounting & auditing standards

• International Accounting Standards (IAS/IFRS)
• International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• UK Accounting and Auditing Standards

Companies

Includes a guide to help you identify where companies file their financial statements in 26 countries.

In companies

• International company registration

Economic data & statistics

A collection of guides to print, online and historical sources for key economic data.

In economic data & statistics

• Base rates
• Dividend information
• Exchange rates
• Retail prices index/Consumer prices index
• Share prices

The profession and the Institute

A selection of in-depth guides focusing on the profession, the print/electronic availability of Members Handbook for key professional accountancy bodies worldwide, ICAEW and SIAA examination papers and the representations/technical releases issued by the Institute.

In the profession and the Institute

• Accountancy profession
• ICAEW examination papers
• Member handbooks
• Technical releases & representations

History

Our in-depth guide can help you trace the history of a firm or find biographical information on chartered accountants from the past, including a look at what material the ICAEW holds that can help.

In history

• Accountancy Ancestors