With the help of the internet, online journals and publications have rushed in to fill voids that traditional paper ones could never fill. Nowadays, an accounting student is never more than a Google search away from an experienced answer to their questions. But even Google has its drawbacks, so we have taken the guesswork out and gathered the top 25 accounting journals and publications below. They can help you do everything from pass the CPA exam to land that dream job.

Top Accounting Journals

1. Journal of Accountancy
   Many leading accountants and their employers stop here to get the latest accounting news in all areas from practice to tech. In addition to The Tax Adviser and Career Center, there are also many videos on the topic. It is published by the American Institute of CPAs, which has more on their own site.
2. Accounting Today
   This journal is made with the web CPA in mind. You can read the latest items right on the homepage. There are also blogs, podcasts, and much more on the profession.
3. The CPA Journal
   You don’t have to be a Certified Public Accountant to take advantage of this journal, but it doesn’t hurt. Contents include auditing, taxation, finance, and many others. They also have items on the business side of accounting as well as how to submit your own story to the journal.
4. Accountancy
   The latest news comes several times a day on the homepage of this journal. You can search by topics such as business, careers, in practice, law, and others. They also have loads of accounting news on the international front.
5. New Accountant
   Students will appreciate this accounting journal. It has items for high school and other levels of accounting education. You can also get industry news, a salary guide, and much more.
6. Journal of Accounting Research
   Get accounting in its research and theoretical aspects here. It is published by the Institute of Professional Accounting at the University of Chicago. You can read some samples online, but a subscription is required for other areas.
7. Journal of Forensic Accounting
   See how accounting meets the world of CSI with the help of this journal. It focuses on the evidentiary basis of economic transactions and reporting events. You can read a few entries online, including one just for students, or get more though a subscription.
8. International Journal of Accounting
   If you need to learn how accounting is done overseas, check out this journal. Published by the University of Illinois, you can sample an issue online from SciVerse. There are also back issues available for the purchasing.

Top Accounting Publications

9. Smart Brief
   Many industry professionals stop here on a regular basis to learn the latest news for them, including accounting. They have several publications to choose from including CPA Letter Daily Info Tech Update, and Financial Planning Digest. You can also look up other industries such as law and technology.
10. CPA Trendlines
    Get actionable intelligence for the tax, accounting, and finance community with a visit here. It is headed by Bay Street Group LLC and has loads of research and analysis. Sections include specialties such as management issues and client focus.
11. Big 4
    Want to learn the latest news about the largest four accounting firms? Then stop by this blog which devotes itself to them and a few of the other players. In addition to the latest news, they also have special items just for recruiters.
12. WSJ Accounting
    Everyone knows that “The Wall Street Journal” is a must for business professionals. But did you know they also have a special section for accounting? A subscription is required to read some material.
13. Accounting Web
    This publication allows you to choose accounting news for the United States or the United Kingdom. Topics include auditing, technology, education, workplace, and others. There are also discussion groups online.
14. NYT Accounting
    Get accounting news from “The New York Times” by visiting here. This special page contains all the news in the area including laws, policies, and more. There is also a business section with related news.
15. CA Magazine
    Need an accounting publication in Canada? Then check out their leading magazine on the topic. Available in both English and French.
16. FASB Publications
    Need the latest accounting standards? Then check out the official publications page of the Financial Accounting Standards Board. They have concepts, interpretations, technical bulletins, and much more for the professional accountant.

Top Accounting Journals and Publications by an Individual

17. re: The Auditors
    Get items for accountants by accountants. Francine McKenna has more than 20 years of experience in consulting and professional services including tenure at two Big 4 firms. Auditing is given special consideration, but other areas are also discussed.
18. His CPA
    This CPA has over 30 years’ experience in business accounting, tax, and giving financial advice to all sorts of businesses. He also devotes his blog and practice to Him and has achieved a lot of notoriety for the practice. Accounting practices as well as Bible quotes to go with them are often featured.
19. CPA Zone
    Students will enjoy this site for all its tips just for them. Tips for passing the CPA exam and landing your dream accounting job are given special consideration. There is also a forum with more.
20. Golden Practices
    Michelle Golden continues in the spirit of the above by keeping a blog with loads of resources for accounting students and those just starting out. She is also a senior fellow at the VeraSage Institute and was one of the 100 most influential people in accounting. Her blog is full of tips, such as the latest on “Retraining Clients When You’ve Taught Them to Abuse You.”
21. Forensic Accounting Today
    Learn more about the practice of forensic accounting with the help of Jeff Moore. A CPA from Atlanta, he has many items on investigative accounting, fraud examination, ethics violations, and related areas. Recent entries are on fraud and the CIRA credential.
22. A Counting School
    Krupo can help teach you all about accounting Canadian style. He began this blog when taking their version of the CPA exam, and it has continued ever since. He recently wrote about his first year as an accounting manager.
23. CPA Technology
    Learn how accounting and technology combine in the 2.0 age on this blog. Brian Tankersley is both a CPA and CITP who writes about technology issues and news for accountants of all types. Categories include everything from software to blogging.
24. Jr. Deputy Accountant
    This is anonymous blogger was born on the same day as Ben Bernanke. However, he or she would do things differently according to the blog. Get accounting and politics in one with a visit.
25. CPA Career Coach
    Need help finding a job after accounting school? Then stop by the site of Jonathan Milligan, an executive recruiter and career coach for accountants based in Florida. However, you don’t have to be from the area to get crucial tips such as “Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating a Salary” and “How to Find a Headhunter.”

Remember that the above top 25 accounting journals and publications have useful tips and advice but can’t replace an actual certified accountant when making crucial decisions on your own finance. Other questions, such as grants or scholarships for accounting students can be found online.

Android phones are gaining in popularity, and, as a result, an increasing number of applications are available for use with these phones. If you have an Android phone, you can take care of your personal finances rather easily, thanks to a number personal finance applications. If you are interested in personal accounting while on the go, here are 51 excellent personal finance Android apps to try:

Budgeting and Money Management

These are the Android apps that help you better manage your money. They help you track your spending, keep tabs on your bank accounts and even set goals. Budgeting and money management apps help you stay on top of your finances — in real time.

1. Mint.com: The popular budgeting app, Mint, is available on Android. Keeps you connected to all your accounts. Cost: Free
2. Easy Envelope Budget Aid: The cool thing about this app is that you can sync up more than one phone so you can share your budget in your household. Cost: Free
3. mooLa Lite: Track your transactions and schedule recurring bills with this budgeting Android app. Cost: Free
4. Personal Budget Droid: Customize your budget, import and export transactions, and more. Cost: Free
5. Financisto: Keep up with multiple accounts, schedule transactions and keep track in any currency. Cost: Free
6. Budgetroid: Keep track of your budget, and your expenses in real time. Up to the minute account information as you track your expenses. Cost: Free
7. EasyMoney: This handy app provides you with an easy way to stay on top of your daily expenses. Cost: Free
8. Pageonce: You can track and pay bills, have more accounts, get notifications and more. Cost: Free (also a paid version available)
9. Daily Cash: A personal finance assistant that works in various currencies, and provides you with a number of ways to keep track of what is going on. Cost: Free ($3.99 for pro)
10. Loot: Cool Android app that helps you keep track of multiple accounts and budget with tags. Cost: Free
11. Hello Expense: Great data tracker for income and expense. Also keep track of other information. Cost: Free

Investing

If you are interested in investing, you can take advantage of Android apps that allow you to monitor your accounts and track your portfolio. Some apps even help you execute trades right from your mobile phone.

12. Retirement Planner: Use this app to plan the investments you need to retire when you want. Cost: Free
13. Stock Quote: Get real time information about stocks, and track your portfolio.
14. Kitco Precious Metals Prices: You keep you with precious metals with this handy app. Cost: Free
15. OANDA fxTrade for Android: Trade 54 currency pairs and four metal pairs with this Android app. Cost: Free
16. Yahoo! Finance: Stock market information, news and more for your investment portfolio. Cost: Free
17. Google Finance: Another great investing and stock market news app. Cost: Free
18. Puluwai: This is the app if you are interested in real estate. Great for finding local real estate as a residence or investment. Cost: Free
19. Market Millionaire Classic: A fun stock market simulation game. Great for practice. Cost: Free

Credit, Debt and Debt Reduction

Those who are trying to reduce their debt can make use of Android applications to help them set goals — and track progress. Get ideas for reducing debt and keep track of when you reach certain debt milestones.

20. Mortgage Calculator: Calculate your mortgage payment and add in another expenses to get a more accurate number. Cost: Free
21. Pay Off Debt: Financial blogger MoneyCrush has created this app to help you pay down your debt. Cost: $2.99
22. Debt Payoff Planner: Use this app to make a debt repayment plan. Take it to the next level. Cost: $0.99
23. How to Get Rid of Debt: Great app that helps you figure out the quickest way to get out of debt. Cost: $1.50
24. Key Ring: This is a great place to store your cards — including your rewards credit cards. Then you just have to have the cashier scan the barcode.
25. Credit Usage Plus Enabler: Keep track of your credit usage. Cost: $2.54
26. Experian’s My Credit Score: App keeps you up with your credit score. Cost: App is free, but you may need to pay a fee for the service
27. Credit.com credit cards: This app is designed to help you research credit cards and get the best card for you. Cost: Free
28. FiCal: A great calculator that can help you do a number of financial planning calculations, including those related to debt. Cost: Free

Business

Sometimes you have to conduct business with the help of your Android phone. This is especially true if you have a side gig, or a full-on home business. Technology is helping many people increase their income, and the following Android apps can help you stay on top of things.

29. PayPal Mobile for Android: A great way to invoice others and get paid. A great business finance app.
30. Cashbook: A great choice for business bookkeeping, with extensive tools. Cost: $4.99
31. Expense Manager: Use this to keep track of income and expenses, offering helpful information on cash flow. Cost: Free
32. SnapTax: This is a cool Android app that helps you do your taxes with your phone. Cost: Free for app, fee for filing
33. Square: Simple mobile payments on your Android. Take credit card payments no matter where you are. Cost: Free
34. Expensify: Sync your business expenses with Quickbooks. Easy and quick. Cost: Free
35. Shoeboxed: Organizes receipts for you. Keeps track of personal and business expenses. Cost: Monthly fee for service
36. Mileage: A great way to keep track of your mileage traveled for business. Also, keep track of fuel economy. Cost: Free

Banks and Credit Unions

Many financial institutions offer Android applications now. These applications are designed specifically to help you do your banking on the go. You can check balances, schedule transfers, pay bills and even, in some cases, make deposits, from your cell phone.

37. USAA Android App: Great app from USAA credit union. Cost: Free
38. Chase: If you bank with Chase, you can get access to an app. Cost: Free
39. Bank of America: Get an app for your BofA needs. Cost: Free
40. Mountain America Credit Union: Get this app if you bank at Mountain America. Cost: Free
41. Key Bank: This mobile web view allows you to look at your account. Cost: $0.99
42. Mobile Banking: This Android app allows you to access accounts at a variety of banks and credit unions. Cost: Free

Shopping and Coupons

For the frugal among us, there are Android applications that can help you save more of your hard earned cash. These apps will help you compare prices while you are shopping, or they will help you store coupons and find other promotions. Great resources for those who are into pinching their pennies and getting the most out of every dollar.

43. Best Deals: Find the best deals from around the Web, including deals on Twitter. Cost: Free
44. ShopSavvy: Scan the barcode and get comparisons from the Web and other in-town locations. Cost: Free
45. Gas Finder: Get the best price on gas. Cost: Free
46. LivingSocial: Helpful information on getting great deals. Cost: Free
47. Deal Leak: Daily deals on all sorts of things. Cost: Free
48. Groupon: Social deals and more with help from Groupon. Cost: Free
49. GeoQpons: One of the best apps for finding promos and deals. Cost: Free
50. Our Groceries: A great app that allows you to sync up your shopping lists. Cost: Free
51. Yowza: Great deals and more from this site. Cost: Free

Accounting Professors

1. 365 Days on a Budget: University of Alabama – Birmingham assistant professor finance Stephanie Rauterkus helps families budget for every day of the year.
2. Accounting Coach: After working as an accountant, consultant, and university accounting instructor for more than 25 years, Harold Averkamp formed AccountingCoach.com in 2003.
3. Andy’s Teaching and Learning Blog: Andy is a tenured instructor and department chair at Edmonds Community College, Washington.
4. Bob Jensen’s Blogs: Retired Trinity University professor Bob Jensen is a prolific contributor to AECM.
5. Everything Finance: The Kellogg School’s Finance department is renowned in a broad range of specialties, from technical asset pricing to corporate financial policies and capital market dynamics.
6. Finance Professor: A blog to accompany Dr. Jim Mahar’s finance classes at St. Bonaventure University.
7. Financial Literacy and Ignorance: Annamaria Lusardi is the Joel Z. and Susan Hyatt Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
8. Financial Market Commentary: Robert A. Weigand, Ph.D. is professor of finance and holder of the Brenneman Professorship in Business Strategy at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.
9. Financial Rounds: This blog is written by a currently untenured finance professor at a doctoral granting school somewhere on the East Coast of the USA.
10. Pondering the Classroom: David Albrecht, Ph.D., CPA, is an accounting professor at a liberal arts college. He enjoys teaching financial accounting as well as cost/managerial accounting.
11. Prem Sikka: University of Essex accounting professor Prem Sikka blogs for The Guardian on the financial markets in the UK and abroad.
12. Prof. Jayanth R. Varma’s Financial Markets Blog: Prof. Jayanth R. Varma’s Financial Markets Blog on financial markets and their regulation.
13. Professor David Kass: Professor David Kass has published articles in corporate finance, industrial organization, and health economics. He teaches at Harvard.
14. Really Engaging Accounting: Steven Homik uses this blog as a supplemental tool for the courses he teaches at the University of Central Florida, in the Kenneth G. Dixon School of Accounting.
15. Tick Marks: Dan Meyer blogs about accounting, and his posts focus on tax and personal finance. He also blogs about accounting students.
16. The Accounting Onion: Thomas I. Selling PhD, CPA is retired, and co-founder and majority beneficial owner of Grove Technologies, LLC.
17. The AGA Weblog: Willamette assistant professor Kenneth Smith has written a blog since 2008 for the Association of Government Accountants.
18. The Summa: Professor David Albrecht uses this blog to serve as an outlet for his thoughts on higher education in general and accounting education in particular, financial accounting and its regulation, and accounting humor and movies.
19. The XBRL Canada Blog: XBRL Canada is a non-profit consortium formed to foster and encourage the use of XBRL in Canada. Gerald Trites is Professor of Accounting and Information Systems at St Francis Xavier University.

Forensic Accounting and Tax Professors

20. 21st Century Taxation: This blog by Professor Nellen, at tax professor at San Jose State University, is about tax reform and moving tax systems into the 21st century.
21. Dr. Del’s Accounting Information Systems and Security Research Blog: DeVries’ specialty is Accounting Information Systems, or in business terms: business process, controls, and security.
22. Fraudbytes: Mark Zimbelman, an accounting professor at Brigham Young University, and a doctoral student report news about financial statement fraud and corporate governance.
23. International Corporate Governance: Allison Garrett is the Senior VP of Academic Affairs at Oklahoma Christian University and a former law professor and former VP and General Counsel of Wal-Mart’s Corporate Division.
24. New Vision CPA Group: Jody Padar, CPA is in this group, and she’s an adjunct professor with a specialty in Tax Quickbooks. She’s also a professional speaker.
25. Professor Fraud: William Kresse, associate professor at the Graham School of Management of Saint Xavier University, is a CPA, an attorney, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.
26. Securities Law Prof Blog: Barbara Black is the Charles Hartsock Professor of Law Director, Corporate Law Center

    Univ. of Cincinnati College of Law.

27. TaxProf Blog: Paul L. Caron is a Straus Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Pepperdine University School of Law.
28. The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation: This blog provides the latest insights into corporate oversight, provided by faculty, fellows, guest contributors and the program advisory board.

Accounting Students

29. 2 become a CPA: Donna, a CPA candidate, offers proven study tips, practices and motivation for passing the CPA exam.
30. 3 Letters, 1 Day At a Time: Take a real-time look into the life of someone facing the challenges of the CPA exam.
31. Accountant by Day (Blogger by Night): This is the continuing saga of an accounting student who achieved a master’s degree (detailed in accountingelf.com) and has become employed with a student loan.
32. CPA Zone: This sophisticated and popular blog is managed by an accounting student working toward a CPA Exam and a “dream job.”
33. CPA2Blog: This student blogger’s goal is to try to post useful information and links to help other candidates pass the CPA exam.
34. Exam Cram: Gain some insight and amusement from these New Jersey Society of CPA student members who currently are studying for and taking the CPA Exam.
35. I want to be a CA Accounting Blog: A blogger studying to be a CA (Chartered Accountant) in Canada offers this blog about the process.
36. Sleep On CPA: This blogger is a CPA Exam candidate who has cleared AUD.
37. Student Life Blog: Kylee and Grett are first-year NC State Jenkins MAC (Master of Accounting) students who share their experiences in job searches, classes, adjustment to grad school and more.
38. The Accounting Student: An eighteen-year-old UK university student who studies accounting and finance full time writes this blog, which focuses on the foundations of accounting.
39. The Student CPA: a student in the master’s program for professional accounting strives strives to provide learning resources for accounting courses, graduate business school admission tips, information about careers in accounting, and job search strategies.

Professional Accounting Blogs

40. A Counting School (Hardcore Chartered Accountancy): After passing the UFE on the first shot, and obtaining a CA designation in 2008, the positive feedback kept the writing going for this blogger.
41. Accountant jokes and fun: Who can resist a little lightheartedness amongst the angst of studies and exams? This blog is supported by the Tax Advice Network, the UK’s largest network of independent tax advisers.
42. CPA Exam Preparation Blog: The CPA Exam is one of the most important exams you will take. This blog focuses on the Roger Method of instruction.
43. CPA Success: The Maryland Association of CPAs provides tips on how to manage your own finances and build your accounting business.
44. CPA Technology Blog: Brian Tankersley, CPA, blogs on technology issues and news for accountants of all types.
45. David Rachford’s CPA Marketing Center Blog: Rachford posts ways for tax accountants to build and market their businesses.
46. Fr0m Gr3g’s H3ad: With active involvement in the Houston tech community for almost 25 years, Greg brings insight, information and commentary on accounting and tech trends.
47. Nicholas J. Pennewell, CPA — Where Every Penny Matters: A vast resource for students, from a CPA who is well versed in the studies of accounting and finance.
48. The TechGap: Insights and ideas about public accounting and technology and a digital resource for content specifically created for the tax and accounting profession.
49. TSCPA Governmental Affairs Blog: This fairly new blog offers news related to accounting and finance from the Texas Society of CPAs.
50. Ungar Cover – Joel M. Ungar, CPA, CFE: Ungar tells it like it is for business owners and managers who need help understanding accounting, auditing, financial reporting, SEC reporting requirements, how to deal with their accountants and more.

The following links are categorized by sample plans, articles, business sites and sites for entrepreneurs, and they all offer free resources for business plans, templates and models. They also offer reasons to build a business plan (or not), and some sites even offer free advice in person or by phone. The links within each category are listed alphabetically by article title or by website name.

Sample Plans

1. Build Your Business Plan: Offered by Grand Valley State University, this Word document can provide a template for your business plan. Layout includes key elements, including market and financial analysis.
2. Business Plan for a Startup Business [PDF]: Provided by Tulane University, this document outlines a business plan and narrates the information that needs to go into each category.
3. Business Plan Template: This template includes a 40-age template built in MS Word along with ten Excel spreadsheets.
4. Business Plans – Templates and Samples: The Canadian government offers this page filled with templates to help you begin to write a business plan. You may learn there is not much difference in business plans across most countries.
5. Business Plans and Profiles Index: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh provides a great resource for business owners. They link to a number of actual business plans used by businesses and that you can use as a reference to build your own plan.
6. Chamber Case Studies: Three basic fictitious company plans from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a manufacturer, a service provider and a retailer.
7. Excel Financial Plan (Business Plan) Template for Product Manufacturing Business: Offered by Spreadsheet 123, this business plan is fully customizable and can be modified to requirement of almost any product manufacturing business.
8. Free Excel Spreadsheets: Matt Evans, a CPA, offers free spreadsheet templates that range from capital budgeting to buyout analysis and financial charting.
9. Free Excel Templates And Business Plan Templates: Download these PDF files to learn more about how to create a start-up business plan, how to grow an established business and more from this small business resource.
10. Free, Handy, and Educational Excel Templates: Corporate Training Partners offers Excel templates for financial forecasts, price analysis, break-even visualizer and a few more for the small business owner.
11. Free Sample Business Plan: This offer is made by a group that offers plans for a charge. View each component of this plan through a visual concept as well as through tutorials.
12. Free Sample Business Plan Template: Jian software offers a free PDF template download for a sample business plan.
13. Learning Systems, Inc. [PDF]: This example shows how a plan might look for an online education business. Includes a profit and loss statement, exit strategy and funding.
14. More Business: This page includes links to a variety of business plans, from a bike shop to a fast food restaurant.
15. NEBS Business Plan Tool: Use this online tool to create your business plan and save it in a word processing program on your hard drive.
16. NPower [PDF]: This example offers great ideas for anyone who wants to start a nonprofit business.
17. Restaurant Business Plan Template: This download is offered by Restaurant Owner, a site that focuses on the restaurant business.
18. Sample Business Plan: Jaxworks provides an online example of a business plan for a surveying and equipment company.

Articles

19. 10 Great Business Plan Ideas: This article is one of many offered for free by Business Plan Master.
20. A Step-by-Step Business Plan Workbook [PDF]: MasterCard has provided a 31-page document that helps you avoid the most common mistakes and that can help you keep your focus on key points.
21. Avoiding strategic errors in your small business plan: Learn some tips from this article about small business plans.
22. Business plan development tips and template for online ventures: This article covers business plans for those who want to develop online-only businesses.
23. Business plans and marketing strategy: Learn more about how and why to build a business plan through this article.
24. Critical Steps to Writing a Business Plan: Learn more about why you might need a business plan and how to slant it to a specific audience.
25. Developing Your Business Plan: This article contains a business plan outline, plus plenty of resources (see the links at the bottom of the article).
26. How to Make a Business Plan: GrowThink offers ideas on how to write a business plan, including a sample download.
27. How to Write a Business Plan: Offered by PlanWare, this article provides information on how to write a plan, including an outline.
28. Nonprofit Incorporating – The Business Plan [PDF]: This article covers every aspect on how to create a nonprofit business, an article that is a must-read before you build the nonprofit business plan.
29. Sample Business Plan and Business Plan Tutorial: The plan is an outline, but the article is worth noting for its attitude about going into business without a plan.
30. The Tactics of Creating a Business Plan [PDF]: This article takes an in-depth look into why you need to create a business plan and how to execute one from beginning to end.
31. The Zen of Business Plans: Social network guru Guy Kawasaki puts his spin on business plans.
32. Your Business Plan: From Concept to Reality: Learn how and why you might need a business plan, and gain insight through this Small Business outline for a plan.

Business Sites

33. Bplans: Use this site to find business plan templates and outlines for all types of businesses. The site also includes how-to articles, blogs and more.
34. Center for Business Strategy: The site provides sample business plans, guidelines, Web resources and other tools that can help you hone a business plan to its core essentials.
35. Family Business Experts: If you want to build a family business, you might want to check out this site. It includes advice, sample business plans and other tools geared specifically toward a family-grown business.
36. JBV’s Competitive Edge: View this site’s latest business plan guide and learn more about how to start a business from this site’s knowledge base.
37. Mplans: A sister site to Bplans listed above, this site is geared toward accompanying marketing plans for your business. the site includes sample plans, marketing tools, articles and resources.
38. My Own Business: This free business course is geared toward the entrepreneur who wants to start his or her own business and to the individual who has an established small business and would like to see that business grow and expand.
39. Score: The counselors for America’s small businesses offers a page filled with generic business plans for start-ups, small businesses and nonprofits as well as a site filled with help and suggestions.
40. Small Business Administration: This link leads to the portion of the site where you can manage a business from its start to its success.
41. Small Business Trends Radio: This site offers podcasts, a chance to become a guest on a podcast and many other tools for start-ups and small businesses.
42. The Small Business Institute: This organization helps to meet the needs of ethnically diverse small business. they will help you develop a business plan and other preliminary documents.

For Entrepreneurs

43. Entrepreneur: A name that many small business owners have come to trust. Learn about small businesses and the entrepreneurial spirit here, and gain access to business plans, articles and other tools that can build your business.
44. Entrepreneurs-Journey: This site is geared directly to Internet business and blogging with useful articles podcasts for Web entrepreneurs that focus on business strategies.
45. Entrepreneurship: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA) have formed a new public-private partnership focused on leveraging best practices in entrepreneurial leadership to advance economic growth around the world. Take advantage of the offerings and resources offered by this partnership.
46. Evan Carmichael: Visit this site to learn from famous entrepreneurs. Scroll down the page to gain access to links that can help you define a business and write it down on paper.
47. Forbes Entrepreneurs: A world-famous business magazine offers articles, tips, advice and much more for the entrepreneur.
48. Ladies Who Launch: A site for women who want to start a business. You can find a start-up package here as well as a great networking opportunity.
49. Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship Corner: View videos, listen to podcasts and browse content organized by themes and keywords.
50. Young Entrepreneur: No matter if you’re chronologically young or simply young at heart — this site provides great information, including business plan ideas and a forum.

Accounting Bloggers

1. Accounting Tomorrow: This blog has an eye on the young, up-and-coming accountant and focuses on the ever-evolving generational dynamics in firms today.
2. Accounting Web: Read all about accounting from a variety of bloggers in every topic under the accounting rainbow. You have a UK and/or a US option for reading insights.
3. BookMarkLee: Mark provides insight, jokes, links and quotes related to accountants and accounting from a UK perspective. He also is Chairman of the Tax Advice Network and a past Chairman of the ICAEW‘s Tax Faculty. He also writes Accountant Jokes and Fun. Some jokes may not be funny unless you are an accountant.
4. CPA Trendlines: Rick Telberg probably best known currently for his work at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, but he brings his insights on accounting, tax and finance community to the public at large in this blog.
5. Forensic Accounting Today: Learn more about investigative accounting, fraud examination, ethics violations and compliance, financial investigation and more from the world of forensic accounting at this blog.
6. Jr. Deputy Accountant: A blog from an accounting enthusiast, hipster artist, mother, authorized snark distributor, “disbeliever in government, believer in regulation, potty mouth.”
7. NumberInsights: A CPA in Nebraska, who is studying for a master’s degree in economics, shares interests in business development, technology, finance, economics, valuation, accounting and more.
8. Skeptical CPA: This Texas CPA with an MBA from the University of Chicago provides good reading into current news as well as advice based upon all his mistakes.
9. The Accounting Onion: Tom Selling peels away financial reporting issues “one layer at a time” on his blog with deliciously long and detailed entries.
10. The Eyeshade: This blog offers a different view of the accounting professions, looking beyond the profession to tackle current events.
11. The Exuberant Accountant: Tired of all the doom and gloom? Visit this blog to get a dose of news on the ‘up’ side, clever puns and more. this accountant is passionate about sharing what he learns.
12. The Fraud Files: Learn more about white-collar crime, financial statement fraud, embezzlement, tax and insurance fraid from Tracy Coenen, a foresic accountant and fraud examiner.
13. Where Every Penny Matters: Nicholas J. Pennewell, CPA, well versed in the studies of accounting and finance. He uses his blog to help others keep up-to-date on accounting issues.

Tax Issues

14. Confessions of a CPA: This blog contains a tax manager’s thoughts on life in public acocunting and on life in general.
15. MauledAgain: This is Professor Edward Maule’s commentary on tax law, legal education and other topics related to taxes, accounting and accountability.
16. Our Taxing Times: Trish talks about U.S. taxes, the tax system and the tax preparation business from her perspective.
17. P.C. Tax Update Blog: Roth & Company offers their perspectives on current tax issues.
18. The Summa: A professor relays thoughts on higher accounting education, financial accounting and its regluation and accounting humor and movies.
19. Tax Girl: A tax law fanatic provides her insights into tax law and policy at her blog.
20. Taxable Talk: No blog flash here – just straight talk on taxes from Russ Fox, E.A., of Clayton Financial and Tax of Irvine, CA.
21. The Wandering Tax Pro: Follow this New Jersey tax professional’s advice, news, resources and commentary about New Jersey tax policies.

Tech Talk

22. ACCMan: Dennis Howlett concentrates on innovation for professional accountants with a strong leaning towards the technologies that drive client value.
23. CPA Technology Blog: Brian Tankersley, CPA.CITP blogs on technology issues and news for all types of accountants.
24. Linked CPA: This blog is sponsored by a company that offers client portals, document management, instant messaging and workflow management systems. But, unlike other business blogs, this one provides more food for the reader rather than a focus on the company.
25. Power Abacus: Learn more about how to use Excel, Peachtree and QuickBooks to their fullest potentials through this blog.
26. TAWPI Blog: While not focuse entirely on accounting, this blog does bring insights into that field along with business management, all blended with technology.
27. The TechGap: Follow this blog to gain insight and ideas about the mix between public accounting and technology.
28. Wall Street & Technology: A Web site and blog provided by TechWeb, the focus here is on banking, insurance, Wall Street and technology as well as financial news.

Investing and Financial

29. 10Q Detective: The 10Q Detective offers insights into businesses’ 8-K and 10-Q SEC filings, looking for financial statement ‘soft spots,’ that may materially impact Quality of Earnings.
30. Audit Trail: Provided by the marketers at Approva, this blog covers news from the world of audit, compliance and controls.
31. FEI Financial Blog: This is a popular financial reporting blog written by employees at Financial Executives International for CFOs and other senior finance executives.
32. Going Concern: This blog focuses on news and information for CFOs, accountants and financial executives.
33. The AAO Weblog: The Accounting Observer provides updated information on accounting issues and current events as they relate to investment analysis practices.
34. The Aleph Blog: David Merkel helps readers learn more about better investing through risk control, and how to tie all of the markets into a coherent whole.
35. The Auditors: This blog focuses on changes in the accounting profession and the ability to (or, to not) safeguard shareholder interests.

CPA Tests, Recruiting and Management

36. Accounting Elf: This blog looks at the CPA exam and recruiting.
37. Exam Cram: The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants provides a blog filled with tips and ideas on how to take the CPA exam.
38. Golden Practices: Creative ideas & practical advice for accounting services and other professions from Michelle Golden, president of Golden Practices Inc.
39. Jobs in the Money: This is a series of blog entries, part of a larger job site for financial careers, that help accountants and other financial experts find new or better jobs.
40. Management Accountant Blog: Santosh covers management and financial accounting topics as well as technology and auditing issues.
41. Possibilities for CPA Firm Leaders: Learn about practical ideas, mistakes made and lessons learned in the world of CPA firm management, human resources, administration, marketing and technology.
42. The CPA Exam Blog: This blog is about overcoming failures, circumstances, laziness, excuses and “passing the CPA Exam – no matter your age – no matter how long it takes – no matter what people say.”

Organizations and SOX

43. AGA Blog: The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) supports the careers and professional development of government finance professionals working in federal, state and local governments as well as the private sector and academia.
44. Corporate Compliance Insights: Corporate Compliance Insights is knowledge-sharing forum designed to educate and encourage informed interaction within the corporate compliance community.
45. CPA Success: The Maryland Association of CPAs runs this blog about accounting issues, relevant news and more — even if you don’t reside in Maryland.
46. IAS Plus: The International Accounting Standards Board is an independent, private-sector body that develops and approves International Financial Reporting Standards. The blog is sponsored by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein.
47. Inside Sarbanes-Oxley: This blog is dedicated to finding the best sources of news and information on the changing landscape of Sarbanes Oxley and compliance.
48. Nonprofit Accounting: You can find materials, resources and information related to the California Association of Nonprofits’ finance and accounting programs and CAN’s Accounting Boot Camps at this blog.
49. NYSSCPA Blog: This blog belongs to the New York State Society of CPAs, and provides readers with both state and national financial news.
50. TSCPA Governmental Affairs Blog: The Texas Society of CPAs provides their perspective on current affairs. You don’t need to be a member to read or comment.

Business School Blogs

1. BizDeans Talk: Different business school deans offer insight on different issues facing business and business education, as well as lessons learned from real-world examples.
2. Kellogg Insight: The professors at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern offer helpful information and research.
3. Conversation Starter: Various business gurus discuss business issues of the day, and invite debate and conversation on the latest business news. Run by Harvard Business School.
4. HBR Editors’ Blog: Another offering from Harvard, this provides insights from the editors of the prestigious Harvard Business Review.
5. Public Offering: The Columbia Business School Blog: A look at what is going on in the business world and the business education world from the viewpoint of professors at the Columbia Business School.
6. Words at Work: Harvard professor David Silverman expounds upon the importance of communication in business, drawing on real-world examples.
7. Yoko Ishikura’s Blog: Japanese business school professor provides insight into international and educational business issues. Available in English and in Japanese.
8. Santiago Iniguez: IE business professor provides insight into the international business scene. But you have to know Spanish to read most of his posts.

Strategy and Entrepreneurship

9. On Innovation: Clayton Christensen is a entrepreneur, as well as a Harvard professor. Jason Hwang and Michael Horn are also innovators contributing to this blog.
10. Top Shelf Reading Picks: Businesswoman Diane Danielson offers reviews of books and blogs for entrepreneurs. A great place to go if you want good insight and savvy innovation.
11. Edge Economy: Learn new business strategies for the new century from Umair Haque. His strategic advice has been helpful at the Havas Media Lab where he is director.
12. Rita McGrath’s Dynamic Strategies: Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath offers helpful suggestions for business strategy in a changing world.
13. Practically Radical: Entrepreneur Bill Taylor provides a look at the challenges of the current economy, as well as practical and creative business solutions.
14. I Quit – Now What?: Steve DeMaio offers an interesting look at what happens when you are brave enough to quit your job and strike out as an entrepreneur.
15. Free the Non-Profits: Non-profit innovation pioneer Dan Pallotta provides insight into the non-profit industry and how one can find solutions to stressing problems.

Management and Leadership

16. Management I.Q.: Management writers from BusinessWeek provide insight into management issues and styles.
17. Robert Salomon’s Blog: Management guru and associate professor at NYU, Robert Salomon, provides fresh insight into managing in today’s business climate.
18. Upstarts and Titans: CEO Anthony Tjan looks at the challenges of business in a recession, and provides helpful management solutions.
19. Bob Sutton: Leadership expert Bob Sutton provides insight into what makes a good leader.
20. The Change Master: Rosabeth Moss Kanter is considered one of the premier business leadership and management thinkers. Her blog provides insight in changing yourself — and your business — for success.
21. Ed Batista: Executive trainer and coach offers insight on leadership and management.
22. Professor Michael Roberto’s Blog: Bryant University professor Michael Roberto offers thoughts and hints on being a better leader and boss.
23. Managerial Economics: Learn more about the economics of managing and business from Luke Froeb and Brian McCann, the guys who actually wrote the book.

Economics and Finance

24. Organizations and Markets: A collection of knowledgeable economists share their thoughts on how organizations and businesses interact with financial and global markets.
25. Carpe Diem: University of Michigan professor Mark Perry provides insight into economics and finance, and how they work on the local and global levels.
26. Economist’s View: Mark Thoma, a professor at the University of Oregon, offers his thoughts on economics and the world of business and finance.
27. Grasping Reality with Both Hands: This is an entertaining and popular economics blog from professor Brad DeLong at U.C. Berkeley.
28. Divison of Labour: A number of economists and analysts contribute to this blog about global economics.
29. Financial Literacy and Ignorance: Dartmouth professor Annamaria Lusardi works to educate people about finance and how it applies. A great primer for those looking to get a solid foundation in how finances work.
30. ProfessorVC: Learn about venture capitalism, finance and busines from “start-up CFO guy” Steve Bennet.
31. Investing Insights: Get a little more knowledge about investing and finances for business.

Marketing

32. Dr. Neil Hair: Marketing professor Neil Hair teaches about marketing strategies in today’s high-tech world.
33. The Responsible Marketing Blog: This blog is written by CEO Patrick Byers. It focuses on responsible marketing practices and provides marketing education.
34. Marketing KnowHow: Harvard professor John Quelch provides practical tips and information on better, more effective marketing.
35. Marketing Practice: A blog written from an Indian perspective. An interesting look at marketing on a global scale.
36. eStrategy Internet Marketing Blog: David Erickson, a director of e-Strategy, provides insight on different Internet marketing strategies that can be employed for a more succesful business.
37. Social Media Marketing: Marketing professional Tom Chapman provides insight into how you can leverage social media into a marketing campaign.
38. MarketingProfs Daily Fix: Knowledgeable marketing professionals share insight into challenges and solutions in today’s marketing environment.

Green Business

39. Leading Green: Information on what you can do to be a leader in green business practices.
40. Green Business Blogs: Sustainable business experts from around the corporate world offer news and business hints on greener practices on GreenBiz.com.
41. Green Advantage: Andrew Winston is a green adviser that helps businesses all over the world improve their sustainability. His blog provides insight into current practices.
42. Green Inc.: The New York Times provides a look at what’s happening right now in green business, and how to incorporate sustainable practices into your company.
43. Sustainable Business Design: Learn how to build a green business from the foundation on up.

Women in Business

44. Lip-Sticking: This blog is written by a variety of woman business professionals. It also has a specific leaning toward marketing to women.
45. Women on Business: Focuses on business from the female perspective.
46. Woman at Work: Business professional Aliza Sherman blogs about the challenges faced by women who work — and how to overcome them.
47. Women’s Leadership: A leadership blog aimed at businesswomen from Babson. Especially addresses the challenges women face as leaders.
48. Seriously Social: A look at using social media as a businesswoman. Businesswoman Lena West focuses on business news and best social media practices.
49. After55: At the top of our game: This blog is aimed at women over the age of 55. Bonnie Price offers helpful insight into remaining sharp in the business world.
50. Flokka.com: This is actually a collection of blogs by different female business professionals. A great resource for those looking to connect with other women in business.

General Finance News

These social media Web sites offer news on a variety of subjects, allowing you to rank stories and share with your social network. You get a pretty good idea of the day’s headlines.

1. Tip’d Finance News is one of the premier social media Web sites for finances. Categories cover a number of investment sectors, as well as business, personal finance and real estate. One of the best places to see what is going on around the Web in the world of money and finance.
2. PF Buzz provides a look at finances, with a personal finance twist. Vote on articles you think are well-written, and get a feel for what is setting the financial world abuzz.
3. Reddit, FinancialPlanning offers a specific Reddit category just for financial planning issues. The subscriber list is growing, and the submissions to this particular Reddit provide helpful insights and some great articles from around the financial blogosphere.
4. Mixx tag “finance” allows you to keep up to date on current topics of discussion in the business and finance world.
5. Twinancial brings personal finance tweets from around the world right to you. Want to get ideas, connect with other financial professionals and just stay in the loop? Tinancial can probably help.
6. Wisebread offers great content on finance and news from a variety of contributors. Additionally, the site has a forum where you can interact with other members, as well as daily deals.

Investing

The idea of social investing has really picked up. You can involve yourself in a number of communities that allow you to take advantage of collective knowledge in order to make stock market decisions.

7. FeedTheBull provides news, videos, Q&A and a community of users interested in stock market news, as well as other financial news. Use the bullish vote button (fun to do), and join often-lively discussions about the stock market issues of the day.
8. Value Investing News gives its members a little twist. Not only do you enjoy the benefits of community for your investment news, but you also get a share of the AdSense revenue from the Web site. You can bid stories higher and lower, and you can provide reviews of new stories. Use the Zacks.com screener on the site to help you find true value stocks.
9. Stockpickr puts the magic of collective ideas to work for investors. Offered through TheStreet.com, Stockpickr is developed by folks who know what they are doing. Follow professional and spotlight portfolios, and create your own portfolio based on what works. Read news, and get helpful hints on how to become a better investor.
10. SocialPicks is another social investing Web site that provides the opportunity for you to learn from your investing peers. You can follow what others say about their favorite tickers, as well as keep track of what is being said on Twitter.
11. Wikinvest provides the Wikipedia version of the stock market. Detailed information on prominent companies is included, along with bearish and bullish arguments from Wikinvest members. See detailed stock charts, and read the latest on a number of investment sectors.
12. Covestor provides you with the chance to follow professional investors. Build your credibility, and people may even begin to follow your stock trades! Portfolios that perform well are ranked, and you can even create an account that will mimic the moves of your favorite investment professionals.
13. StockTwits harnesses the power of Twitter to help you find stock tips and the latest news about investment related issues.
14. Kapitall may still be in beta, but it has the potential to be a very interesting social media site for investors. Kapitall acts like a stock trading game. It also helps you meet like-minded investors. Search your favorite stocks, and read the latest investment and finance news.

Budget and Money Management

You can use social media Web sites to manage your finances — and to connect with others. Here are some sites that take budgeting to the next level, by helping you find others with similar goals and situations.

15. Wesabe connects you with others who can share advice and information on managing finances. You can even share your own knowledge with others, building your own profile.
16. moneyStrands helps you manage your money easily, providing mobile versions of its services, as well as community. You can save money, share your knowledge with others and keep track of your entire financial life.
17. We, the Savers was set up by ING Direct to connect savers across the country. Sign the declaration and use calculators, tools and freebies available on the site.
18. Google Tip Jar provides a number of money saving tips that can help you better manage your money. You can become involved as a financial professional by joining and adding your tips to the jar.

Promoting Your Financial Services

19. LinkedIn has a Social Media and Web 2.0 in Banking and Financial Services group that offers great insight into how you can use social media and Web 2.0 to increase your business. Learn how to use social media tools as a financial professional.
20. Voyant offers money management software to consumers, as well as financial professionals. Indeed, Voyant has a set-up that allows you to market your services and provide value-added products for your clients. Connect with users of the Voyant@Home software easily, simply by being a part of the network.
21. ActiveRain focuses on real estate professionals. You can sign up, and then post to your own blog. Share information about your real estate market, and network with other real estate professionals.
22. IFA Life provides a place for Financial Planners, Wealth Managers and Indpendent Financial Advisers to meet each other and get helpful hints and support. Forums, news and resources, as well as events, can be found on this social networking site.
23. Sexy Insurance really isn’t as risqué as it sounds. It is the social networking site for insurance industry professionals. Share photos and videos, connect with others in the insurance industry, and join different groups.

It is also worth noting that you can find interesting finance articles and advice on the following social media sites:

24. StumbleUpon offers the chance for you to designate a “thumbs up” for sites you like. This puts them into the pool, and allows people to “stumble” onto them randomly. You can choose interests, so that your stumbles lead you most often to Web sites with a financial focus.
25. Kirtsy is aimed mostly at women. However, there are often financial articles on the Web site, in a variety of categories (not just the world, business and politics designation), that can give you a good feel for what women are interested in when it comes to finances.