Accounting Research Manager now includes Internal Controls and Government Accounting databases

By Judy Wells on February 24, 2010 3:22 PM

 

Accounting Research Manager (ARM) is a comprehensive financial reporting knowledgebase that provides materials designed to help solve your most pressing issues. Updated daily, it is a timely, complete, interpretive and objective resource for your financial reporting needs.

http://www.lib.umn.edu/get/accountingresearchmanager


Use it to:

> Reduce the amount of time you spend conducting accounting and auditing research while enhancing the quality of your results
> Find insightful interpretations on GAAP, GAAS and Securities and Exchange Commission rules
>

Keep up-to-date on current accounting, SEC, auditing, and government projects that may affect your company


What is covered?

ACCOUNTING Database includes:   

     Standards
       FASB
       AICPA
       EITF
       IASB
     Interpretations and Examples
       Business Combinations
       Compensation Arrangements
       Derivatives and Hedging
       Financial Assets and Liabilities
       Disclosures Manual
       Fair Value
       Income Taxes
       Leases
       Revenue Recognition
       Checklists 
       International
       More...
 
    
SEC    Database includes:

    Standards
      Regulations S-X, S-K
      Forms 10-K, 10-Q
      SABs
      Sarbanes-Oxley
      PCAOB
    Interpretations and Examples
      Regulation S-X
      Regulation S-K
      Checklists

    
AUDITING    Database includes:

     Standards
       AICPA
       PCAOB
       OMB
     Interpretations and Examples
       Knowledge-Based Audit Procedures
       Knowledge-Based Audits of Commercial Entities
       Knowledge-Based Audit Industry Guidance
       GAAS Practice Manual
       Compilations & Reviews
       Management Letter Comments
       Effective Engagement Letters
       Attestation Guide
 

 INTERNAL CONTROLS       Database includes:

     Standards
       COSO
       AICPA
       PCAOB
       SEC
       IIA
     Interpretations and Examples
       Practice Aids and Checklists
       Guide to Internal Controls
       SOX 404 for Small, Publicly Held Companies
       Information Technology Audits
       Auditor's Risk Management Guide
       Audit Committees

   
GOVERNMENT       Database includes:

     Standards
       GASB
       GAO
       GFOA
       OMB
       PCIE

      Interpretations and Examples
        Governmental GAAP Practice Manual
        Governmental GAAP Guide
        Local Government and Single Audits
        Knowledge-Based Audits of Governmental Entities
        Knowledge-Based Single Audits

 

Older materials are kept in the database.  Information is updated daily and includes:

Daily Developments   The most current developments in accounting, SEC, auditing and government
Weekly Summary   Discussion and highlights of recent events in accounting, SEC, auditing and government
What's New Checklist   15-month and 3-month summary of recent events
Global Financial Crisis   Recent developments, analyses and views
AutoCheck U.S. GAAP Disclosures Checklist   Customize and tailor the checklist to simplify preparation of financial statements

The databases for Internal Controls and Government have been added recently for U of Minnesota users. 


 Its a great place to check for recent news, standards, events, and analysis.

 

 

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