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Accounting and Finance

Library Databases

Library databases are online collections of different types of information sources, often on a specific subject. The Library subscribes to these collections to give our users access to material that is usually not freely available online. Browse and access the databases below to find reporting standards and guides for the financial sector.

Accounting Databases

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CICA Standards and Guidance Collection

Up-to-date information on changes to accounting and assurance standards, IFRS, Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises, and Canadian Auditing Standards.

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Financial Reporting in Canada under IFRS (FRICIFRS)

Details changes to financial reporting in Canada with the application of International Financial Reporting Standards.

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International Financial Reporting Standards

Access to International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards and Interpretations, provided through CPA Canada.

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Professional Engagement Guide (PEG)

Provides a comprehensive road map to performing effective and efficient audit, review and compilation engagements in Canada today.

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Tax Suite Premium

Complete Guide to Income Tax, Guide to Preparing Personal Tax Returns, Canadian Tax Principles, annotated legislation, Finance explanatory notes, tax treaties, forms, tax rates, etc.

Business Databases

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CBCA Business

Canadian Business and Current Affairs: Business provides access to Canadian magazines and journals on business, management and related topics.

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Canadian NewsStand

Full text access to major Canadian newspapers, including the Globe and Mail, the National Post, and the Toronto Star, and select regional newspapers.

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CBCA Complete

Search the combined Canadian Business and Current Affairs databases: CBCA Business, CBCA Current Events, CBCA Education, and CBCA Reference.

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Business Source Complete

Magazine and journal articles on all aspects of business and management. Also includes company and industry profiles, SWOT analyses and market, country and product reports.

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IBISWorld

Over 400 Canadian and 1,300 US Industry Reports at the 5-digit level of the NAICS code. IBISWorld reports contain trends, statistics & analysis on market size, market share of major companies and industry growth rates.

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Nexis Uni (+ QuickLaw)

Access to 5,600 news, business, legal, medical and reference sources. Now includes QuickLaw with access to Canadian Court cases, tribunals and arbitration decisions.

Find and Access Specialized Databases - Video

Find and Access Specialized Databases

Business Source Complete - Video

Business Source Complete

Scott's Ontario Directories - Video

Scott's Ontario Directories