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This page sets out a selection of online and print periodicals on accounting. The premium online titles provided by the Library are visible and available only to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. To view the full range of titles available to you, please log in.

Online magazines and bulletins

Below, we set out a selection of online magazines and bulletins on accounting, divided up by locality. These publications can help you to stay up-to-date with the latest developments, and often provide practical tips and guidance.

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UK

AB: Accounting and Business
  • ACCA
A magazine for finance professionals produced by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Includes news, analysis and technical updates.
Accountancy Age
  • Contentive
An online publication for accountants working in practice in the UK. Until April 2011 it was a print journal, of which the ICAEW Library holds physical copies. The Library also provides online access to issues published between 2005 and 2011 via its premium databases.
Accountancy Daily
  • Croner-i
An online current awareness, insight and news service for accountants. Free registration is required. It is the successor to Accountancy magazine, which ceased being published in 2018.
Accountant (UK)
  • Verdict Media Limited
Long-established journal publishing news and analysis relating to accountancy. Its website provides free access to selected news articles, as well as some older issues of the magazine. The ICAEW Library holds print copies of the journal from 1874 to February 2022.
CA Magazine
  • River Group Content Ltd.
Magazine aimed at members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). Published by the River Group on behalf of ICAS.
Financial Accountant
  • Redactive Publishing Ltd.
The official magazine of the Institute of Financial Accountants, published six times a year. Features news, opinion pieces and articles on general topics such as health and wellbeing.
PQ Magazine
  • PQ Publishing
Monthly magazine aimed at UK part-qualified accountants.
Technical Bulletin
  • ICAS
Bimonthly technical update from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), aimed at CAs working in practice. Includes Q&As, case studies, and expert opinion and analysis.

International

IASB Update
  • IFRS Foundation
A summary of the preliminary decisions reached by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in its public meetings, which are held every month except August (usually).
IFRIC Update
  • IFRS Foundation
A summary of the decisions reached by the IFRS Interpretations Committee in its public meetings.
IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard Update
  • IFRS Foundation
A regular newsletter detailing new developments relating to the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard). Includes news about adoptions, resources, and implementation guidance.
International Accountant
  • LexisNexis
The official magazine of the Association of International Accountants (AIA), containing news, features, technical information and legislative updates.
International Accounting Bulletin
  • Verdict Media Limited
Online publication providing news and insights about the global accounting profession. Recent issues are accessible only to subscribers, but some news articles and older issues of the magazine may be accessed free-of-charge. Previously published in print — the ICAEW Library holds copies from 1983 to March 2021.

Africa

Accountancy SA
  • SAICA
Leading accountancy journal in South Africa, published by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Accountant (Kenya)
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
Journal of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), providing news and analysis around topics of interest to accountants in Kenya.
Chartered Accountant (Zimbabwe)
  • The Financial Gazette
The official journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ).

Asia

A Plus
  • Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The official magazine of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, containing news, interviews and analysis.
Abacus (Sri Lanka)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Magazine from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, containing news and analysis.
Accountants Today
  • Malaysian Institute of Accountants
The official publication of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Bangladesh Accountant
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh
Quarterly journal from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). Provides news and guidance aimed at accountants in Bangladesh.
Chartered Accountant (India)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Monthly journal published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Covers a wide range of topics, including accounting, auditing, taxation, and business law.
IS Chartered Accountant
  • Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
Monthly journal from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. Includes news, analysis, opinion, and technical guidance.
Management Accountant
  • Institute of Cost Accountants of India
A monthly journal published by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), covering various topics of interest to the management accounting profession in India.
Pakistan Accountant
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
A quarterly journal published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP). Covers topics likely to be of interest to accountants in Pakistan.

Australia and New Zealand

Acuity
  • Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Bimonthly magazine from Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ). Includes news, opinion and analysis on issues relating to accountancy, business and finance.

Canada

CPABC in Focus
  • Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
Bimonthly magazine from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC). Each issue covers important topics relevant to the accounting profession, such as taxation, changes to standards, and ethical challenges.
Pivot
  • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
Bimonthly magazine from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Includes news, features, and opinion pieces aimed at Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) working in Canada.

Europe (excluding the UK)

Accountancy Cyprus
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
The official magazine of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC). Includes news, analysis and interviews on topics of interest to accountants working in Cyprus.
Accountancy Europe – Newsletter
  • Accountancy Europe
News stories from Accountancy Europe, covering the Federation's activities as well as general issues and new developments relating to European accounting.
Accountancy Ireland
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Online journal from Chartered Accountants Ireland, including comment articles, interviews, news, and careers advice.
Accountant (Malta)
  • Malta Institute of Accountants
Quarterly journal from the Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA), providing news and guidance aimed at accountants and auditors working in Malta.
Accountant (Netherlands)
  • NBA
Magazine from the Royal Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants (NBA), featuring news, discussion and more. The text is in Dutch.
WPK Magazin
  • Wirtschaftsprüferkammer
Quarterly journal published by the Wirtschaftsprüferkammer (WPK). The text is in German.

Online academic journals

In addition to the magazines and bulletins listed above, the Library also provides online access to a large number of academic journals on accounting. These serve as platforms for more in-depth articles, many of which report on the results of original scholarly research.

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Print titles in the Library collection

As well as providing access to a wide range of titles online, the Library holds a world-class print collection of periodicals on accounting. We list a selection of these below. 

If you are planning to visit the Library to see specific resources, please email us in advance at library@icaew.com — many older titles are held in an off-site store but can be brought to the Business Centre for consultation. Alternatively, you can request a copy of a particular article through our document supply service.

Current magazines and bulletins

A Plus
  • Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Accountant (Malta)
  • Steves & Co.
Accountant (Netherlands)
  • NBA
CA (Scotland)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Abstracts of articles featured in this journal can be browsed via the Library catalogue. You can request a copy of a particular article through our document supply service.
Financial Accountant
  • Redactive Publishing Ltd for the Institute of Financial Accountants
Abstracts of articles featured in this journal can be browsed via the Library catalogue. You can request a copy of a particular article through our document supply service.
International Accountant
  • Association of International Accountants
Abstracts of articles featured in this journal can be browsed via the Library catalogue. You can request a copy of a particular article through our document supply service.
WPK Magazin
  • Wirtschaftspruferkammer

Current academic journals

Accounting and Business Research
  • Taylor and Francis
Accounting Historians' Journal
  • Academy of Accounting Historians Section of the American Accounting Association
Accounting History (Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand)
  • Sage
Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal
  • Emerald
British Accounting Review (British Accounting and Finance Association)
  • Elsevier
Abstracts of articles featured in this journal can be browsed via the Library catalogue. You can request a copy of a particular article through our document supply service.
Journal of Applied Accounting Research
  • Emerald

Archive titles

Many of the more than 850 archived periodicals in the Library collection relate to accounting. To browse our full range of current and archived titles, please see the complete A-to-Z of journals held by the Library, or search the online Library catalogue:

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