Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) is one of the world's largest accounting and consulting firms. The website offers information on accounting services, electronic commerce, professional ideas, client management, careers in accounting and consulting, events and locations of their offices internationally.

The American Institute of Public Accountants (AICPA) is a national professional association for CPAs in the United States. The site profiles current reports and updates on key issues and initiatives for the profession, such as the principles of Webtrust and Assurance Services.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the largest UK professional organisation with offices worldwide (go to www.acca-australia.org for the Australian branch). ACCA qualifications are uniform globally and internationally recognised. The site also has links to ACCA branches in Asia.

AuditNet is a central web-based resource providing information links to auditors worldwide.

The web site of The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) contains information and access to newsletters and circulars on superannuation; it also provides Q&As on changes to legislation.

The Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (ASCPA) provides a range of professional resources and information for the Australian CPA. Up to date information on Assurance Services, research and innovation and professional directives can all be found on this site. A strength of the ASCPA site is the provision of information, publications and activities specifically aimed at the young accountant.

The online service of the Australian Taxation Office aims at 3 different groups; individuals, businesses, and, tax and superannuation professionals. The ATO website is an information rich and diverse site that is constantly updated with new reforms, policy changes and exposure drafts.

The Australian Federal Government's Business Entry Point
provides a user-friendly information network to government services.

The Business Lounge provides abstracts and articles on a wide variety of business topics.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Australia is an international firm specialising in providing advisory and professional services in the areas of management consulting, assurance services, and taxation. The Australian website provides information on the GST, the Telecommunication Index, as well as providing discussion on industry hot topics, latest publications, recent business surveys and career opportunities.

eccountancy.com is a free site with the lastest accounting and business headlines as well as links to employment.

The Ernst & Young website is easy to navigate overviewing a large range of professional services. Ernst & Young specialise in providing advisory services in the following areas; assurance services, consulting, corporate finance, electronic commerce and taxation.

The Hong Kong Society of Accountants (HKSA) is the only statutory licensing body of accountants in Hong Kong responsible for regulation of the accounting profession. The site has information relating to accreditation, professional development, employment services and associated services for its members. An ideal website to visit if you are considering working in Hong Kong.

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) is the national organisation for the accounting profession in Singapore. The website provides information on the Institute and facilitates communication between the Institute and the members.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) website profiles new initiatives, policy developments and reforms relevant to the accounting profession. A key feature of the site is the directory of employers that offer undergraduate and postgraduate positions to students pursuing careers in chartered accountancy.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a professional body with over 100,000 members.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is a UK professional body that represents, promotes and develops internal audit practice. The IIA website profiles the key objectives of the IIA, namely the education and training and professional development.

The primary objectives of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) are to act as international advocates of quality technical, professional and ethical guidance, agents of change in the profession internationally and to facilitate the development of a harmonized worldwide accounting profession. The website has 5 main sectors: IFAC facts and figures, IFAC News, committee activities, publications and guidance, and council developments.

The International Survey Research provide clients with market information, across a diverse subject range, so that a firm can identify new market opportunities, improve business performance and enhance organisational performance. The website offers information relating to news and research, technology and the services offered by the IRS.

KPMG is one of the world's largest accounting advisory organisations. The site presents current updates and advice on GST, legal developments in the communication and technology sector, financial information taken from surveys of Australian capital markets, environmental reporting and current issues affecting the industry. The site also provides information on the employment opportunities that KPMG have to offer graduates.

The Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) is the national association for certification of public accountants in Malaysia. The website offers information on all professional services, government standards and initiatives.

The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) is the regulatory body for Accountants in Malaysia. The website offers guidelines for both accountants and students of accountancy, with technical updates plus information on reforms and research in the industry.

TaxInteractive is a user-friendly site containing seven tax/business tools: BAS Forecaster, BAS Guidelines, BAS Options, Business Navigator, E-Record, IAS Forecaster and Keeping your Cash Flow.