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Master in Professional Accounting

Research guide for Master's in Professional Accounting

Shepardizing A Case

Shepard's is a legal citator that allows you to find the history of a case, statute, or regulation--usually called "Shepardizing" a case. This can be useful when it comes to tax law. 

You can use Shepard's in Lexis-Nexis Academic.

Accounting acronyms

Before using any of the accounting standards resources, it is important to know the acronyms used in reports, bulletins, and interpretations.

  • ARB: Accounting Research Bulletins
  • ABP: Accounting Principles Board Opinions
  • AIN: AICPA Accounting Interpretations
  • APS: Accounting Principles Board Statements
  • ATB: Accounting Terminology Bulletins