Web Sites
home3.americanexpress.com/smallbusiness/tool/ratios/finan-
cialratio.asp
This American Express site explains financial ratios and how to
calculate them. It also features financial management articles
and tools.
industryprofiles.1stresearch.com
First Research sells industry profiles.
www.valuationresources.com/IndustryReport.htm
ValuationResources.Com is a source for industry reports that list
resources available from trade associations, industry publica-
tions, and research firms.
www.uschamber.com
The United States Chamber of Commerce offers much informa-
tion for businesses.
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www.dnb.com/us
Dun & Bradstreet collects and collates financial ratio informa-
tion.
www.rmahq.org
The Risk Management Association, formerly Robert Morris
Associates, collects and collates financial ratio information.
www.accountantsworld.com
AccountantsWorld.com exists to give accountants “the power ...
to thrive and survive under the new dynamics that are reshap-
ing the accounting profession.” The resources are for account-
ants and primarily for members only.
www.aicpa.org
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is “the
CPA mother ship.”
www.cfenet.com
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners—“a global,
28,000-member professional association whose members are
dedicated to fighting fraud”—is a good resource if you need an
expert.
www.gasb.org
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board sets account-
ing standards for state and local governments.
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