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Accounting Resources

A Guide to Accounting Information Resources

Overview of Books in the Whittemore Library

Books useful for Accounting students will include the following:

  • Basic, background, authoritative information (aka 'Reference Books')
    • Basic facts, history, timelines, handbooks
  • Detailed, scholarly analysis about a topic (aka academic books or 'Monographs')
    • Discussion of scientific progress and understanding,  consensus and controversies
    • Some monographs are essentially collections of well-regarded journal articles by respected experts in the field

Selected Books About Accounting