Online information
Many useful resources are available in the internet. Professional bodies, organisations and companies make reports, information and data available online.
Remember to evaluate the information - see the Finding Resources page for the CRAAP technique of evaluation.
Also have a look at the Grey Literature page of this guide.
Standards
- Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)The AASB makes accounting standards for the private, public and not-for-profit sectors and participates in the formulation of international accounting standards. It is subject to broad oversight by the Financial Reporting Council.
- Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board (APESB)The APESB is an independent national body that sets the code of ethics and professional standards for accounting professionals.
- Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB)The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board is an independent statutory body with an important role in developing high quality standards and related guidance for auditors and providers of other assurance services.
Useful Websites
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)ASIC are an independent Commonwealth Government body that regulates Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organisations and professionals who deal and advise in investments, superannuation, insurance, deposit taking and credit.
- Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)Includes information on everything to do with investing in the share market.
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO)The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website offers information and assistance on all areas of taxation for the individual, business and tax and superannuation professional. It includes information on tax reform, superannuation, TaxPack, eTax, rebates, excise, and has an extensive legal database with legal and policy material to aid interpretation of taxation law.
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New ZealandWebpage of the Australian and New Zealand professional body for Chartered accountants.
Statistics
- Australian Bureau of StatisticsAusStats is a web-based information service of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). It provides the complete range of products available from the ABS online, and it is updated daily.
Top Accounting Firms
Apart from fulfilling a promotional and recruitment role, the websites of the major accounting firms (public practitioners) also feature reports, news and commentary on accounting issues.