This guide has been developed as a general introduction to resources in the field of Accounting. It is not a comprehensive listing of sources, but rather a starting point from which you can begin your research according to your information needs.
See also the Finance Guide.
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Journal articles can be useful sources of information for almost any subject area. They contain current information or research, and are usually written on specific aspects of a topic. The following journals focus on subjects related to accounting:
[Note: We are working to improve access to our collections and revising our subject headings to be more respectful and inclusive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in search results or library materials which reflect the author’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive.]
[Note: We are working to improve access to our collections and revising our subject headings to be more respectful and inclusive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in search results or library materials which reflect the author’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive.]
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[Note: We are working to improve access to our collections and revising our subject headings to be more respectful and inclusive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in search results or library materials which reflect the author’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive.]
[Note: We are working to improve access to our collections and revising our subject headings to be more respectful and inclusive. Please be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in search results or library materials which reflect the author’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive.]
Some useful strategies for successfully finding books in the UFV library:
When searching for items with the library catalogue:
In order to find a book on the shelf, you need a call number and the location. Here’s an example: GE 170 B48 2011 Stacks
Once you have a call number, you can browse that section of the shelves for more on the same subject.
You can also request books from other campuses as well as place holds on books that are checked out.
Remember that books take a long time to be published so often their information is out of date. If you are looking for current up-to-date research, you need to look for peer-reviewed journal articles. You cannot find journal articles using the library catalogue.
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