EDGAR Database EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, performs automated collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of submissions by companies and others who are required by law to file forms with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). EPA Environmental Accounting Project Its mission is to encourage and motivate businesses to understand the full spectrum of their environmental costs and integrate those costs into decision making. Financial Accounting Standards Board The designated private sector organization in the U.S. that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards. FASB standards are recognized as authoritative by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Government Accounting Office Ivestigative arm of Congress charged with the auditing and evaluation of Government programs and activities. Internal Revenue Service The IRS is the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement. This site contains downloadable forms, instructions, and agency publications. It also includes "The Digital Daily," an almost-humorous online newspaper. Rutgers Accounting Web RAW offers an excellent collection of links to a wide array of useful accounting resources. The Fraud Detectives The only web source for locating Forensic CPA's, Certified Fraud Examiners, CFE's, and other certified and chartered professionals for the organization in crisis. U.S. Cost Accounting Standards Board The CASB is part of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and makes, promulgates, and modifies cost accounting standards with which government contractors must comply. US Securities and Exchange Commission Official Federal Agency website including news, reports, investor education material, and the EDGAR database of corporate disclosure reports.

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