Links
A list of websites that we have found to be helpful resources of information.
Financial
MSNBC - Microsoft & NBC
MSNBC is the place for up to the minute news. Many of the news articles have audio and video clips.
Money Magazine
Money Magazine offers an online edition that is a great resource for financial information.
Bankrate
This site offers the latest auto loan, mortgage and credit card rates. Users can access tools to rate banks, find local branches and see national averages on mortgages and credit cards.
ZD Net
This site provides sections on best practices, news, opinions and reviews and links to e-commerce case studies and white paper.
The Small Business Knowledge Base
This site offers a free newsletter with tips and techniques for your company.
Oanda, The Currency Site
This web page features daily domestic and foreign currency exchange rates, in addition to an online currency converter.
Accounting
American Institute of CPAs
This is the website of the national professional organization of certified public accountants.
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
This is the website for the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants ("NYSSCPA")
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
The AIPB has posted a 10-question downloadable test on its web site so employers can size up applicants' experience and expertise before they hire them.
Governmental
Internal Revenue Service
This is the website for the Internal Revenue Service. Here you can download forms and check refund status.
New York State Department of Taxation
This is the official website for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Here you can download forms and check refund status.
First Gov
This homepage is used as an entrance to other U.S. governmental sites such as agriculture and food, benefits and grants, business and economy, consumer services and safety, money and taxes, and science and technology.
The U.S. Census Bureau
This site contains information collected by the US Census Bureau.
Federal Reserve "Beige Book"
The Federal Reserve publishes a very readable report, eight times a year, on the current economic conditions in each of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts.
U.S. Department of Commerce
This site has stories on related national and international issues, including the latest information about other government agencies.
Miscellaneous
Telephone Area Code Finder
Users can find the most recent domestic and international telephone area codes listed along with major cities and time zones.
The Official U.S. Time
This site gives users the accurate time in any state and provides a history of time keeping and explains when and why we change our clocks for daylight savings time.
Travel Notes
If you travel frequently and prefer to make your own arrangements, this is the site for you. This site has links to airfare price comparison, car rentals and hotel reservations.
Librarians Index to the Internet
This search engine is maintained by the experts in organizing and categorizing information. Data is grouped into general categories such as business computers, education, politics, etc.
Tax Organizer
A simple tax organizer to help gather information needed to accuratly prepare your individual income tax returns. This form can be filled out online then printed from home before your first meeting.