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Accounting

Find a range of books, articles and online resources providing quick links to guides, industry reports, GAAP comparisons, journals and surveys.

The ICAEW Library & Information Service holds a wide selection of articles and books on accounting and the accountancy profession. In addition, the enquiry team can offer bespoke services using the Library's databases and reference sources.

Accounting by country

Look up accounting practices and standards internationally, including GAAP comparisons.

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Accounting for specific sectors

Guide and standards, including SORPs, covering a variety of business sectors.

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Accounting for specific sectors

Guidance and UK standards, including SORPs, covering a variety of business and industry sectors.

The accountancy profession

Accountancy and accountants, from ethics and codes of practice to industry statistics.

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Accountancy firms and networks

The accountancy profession covers a huge number of diverse organisations and firms. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to surveys, directories and groups.

Ethics

Ethics and professional conduct plays an important part in the accountancy profession, ensuring public trust in financial reporting and business practices. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to standards and codes of ethics from major accountancy bodies in the UK and internationally.

Accountancy statistics

A guide to sources for key data on the accountancy market and some of the most commonly requested statistics for the accountancy profession.

Members' Handbooks

The ICAEW Library & Information Service maintains a historical collection of printed Members' Handbooks for key countries and professional accountancy bodies relevant to ICAEW members.

Salary surveys

Surveys and reports on remuneration and pay across firms can help you benchmark salaries and benefits in the financial sector for accounting professionals, directors and executives. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to surveys, rankings and reports.

Technical Releases and Representations

This guide provides information about Technical Releases and representations issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and explains how you can find the full text of a Technical Release.

What is chartered accountancy?

ICAEW members work in every part of the economy, providing advice and financial expertise that informs the management of businesses and public sector organisations alike. Find out more about the work of chartered accountants and the history of the profession, as well as how to qualify as an ACA.

Accountancy abbreviations

Look up organisations, qualifications, designations, standards and other abbreviations.

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Accountancy abbreviations

Look up organisations, qualifications, designations, standards and other abbreviations.

International accountancy bodies

International professional bodies, organisations and networks for the accountancy sector.

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International accountancy bodies

A listing of global and regional professional bodies, organisations and networks for the accountancy sector.

eBooks

Instant, full text access to over 450 eBook titles on key business and reference topics.

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Journals

Explore our extensive collection of magazines and journals on accountancy.

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Accounting journals and magazines

A selection of print and electronic periodicals on accounting, including a number of online titles which are available only to logged-in members and students.

Historical resources

Learn more about the history and development of the accountancy profession.

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Historical resources

The ICAEW Library & Information Service holds a rich collection of material on the history and development of the accountancy profession, including a collection of online resources.