Current Economic Crisis: Accounting and Auditing Considerations (REF HF5667.6 .C87 2009)
Guidance for auditors from the AICPA. Includes a summary of new regulatory developments and information for understanding fair value accounting.
This pamphlet is part of the AICPA’s Audit Risk Alert series, annual updates on auditing and accounting developments in various industries including real estate, banking, e-business, manufacturing and public utilities. Students doing industry research might find these useful since they cover economic and industry developments and new legislative and regulatory initiatives. (Search by the series title as all industry titles have their own call number.)
Book of the States (REF JK2403 .B6 2009)
This edition includes several essays about state budgets and economic development plans in light of the fiscal crisis.
Encyclopedia of American Journalism (REF PN4855 .V38 2009)
A new one volume encyclopedia that focuses on the history of journalism but covers current issues as well. Includes biographies of prominent journalists and profiles of significant newpapers, magazines and other media outlets.
Small Business Sourcebook (REF HD2346 .U5S66 2009)
Suggest this source to students in entrepreneurship classes who are researching various types of retail stores, services, and other small businesses. Volume one has more than 340 specific small business profiles. Other volumes cover general small business topics and list small business programs by state, and U.S. federal government agencies specializing is small business assistance. This Gale title now comes in six volumes. It is not available online.
The Structure of American Industry (REF HC106 .S85 2009)
Scholarly essays on 13 U.S. industries written from an economic perspective by industry experts. The essays cover history and structure of the industry, pricing, performance and public policy. All include a bibliography of books, industry studies and key websites. This is the 12th edition of this book.