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Advantages of LexisNexis Academic
LexisNexis Academic contains SEC Filings for companies, as well as essential accounting resources, including these titles (in electronic format):
Wiley GAAP 2013 by Contains all GAAP pronouncements with interpretations and applications of the authoritative accounting literature
Accountants' Handbook by Comprehensive reference source that provides practical information and application in most areas of accounting and financial reporting
The Ultimate Accountants' Reference by (Formerly Accounting Reference Desktop)
Discusses best practices in the major accounting processes, as well as application of accounting standards- Accounting Series Releases (ASRSEC) byAccounting Series Releases, (ASRSEC) provides interpretations of the many SEC documents, laws & rules affecting American securities, both private & public sectors.
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2. Select INDUSTRY in the "By" line
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4. Select ACCOUNTING & TAX folder in the Category line
Tax Resources
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- Select US LEGAL in left column
- Select TAX LAW
- Select "(Browse)" by INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- IRS Bulletins, Rulings & Decisions
- Tax Analysts Publications
- The Tax Advisor
- Attorney General Tax Opinions