The Internet is full of great resources for current and future CPAs to keep up with the latest in their industries and in the world of finance. With so much information at your fingertips, why not take advantage of it? You may just learn something new or find advice on topics you’ve been struggling with. Here are 50 great accounting blogs to check out to learn the ins and outs of the accounting field.

General

Give these blogs a read for great general coverage of topics in accounting.

1. A Passion for Business: Axiom CPA publishes this blog which gives advice and information on consulting and general issues in accounting.
2. Beancounter Magic: Both entrepreneurs and those looking to get started in business can get informed on this blog which offers opinions on accounting, taxes and business.
3. Number Insights: This accounting blog focuses on taxes, but also covers a wide range of other issues.
4. Periodic Ramblings of a CPA: Chad Bordeaux, a CPA, shares his thoughts on accounting issues in this blog as well as a host of other topics.
5. Skeptical CPA: This CPA from Texas covers news issues in his blog as well as providing his own life lessons for other CPAs to learn from.
6. Where Every Penny Matters: Written by a Florida CPA, in this blog you’ll find news about the latest in accounting, tax issues, and much more to help you learn the things you need to know about managing money.
7. Re: The Auditors: Those with an interest in business accounting, more specifically auditing, will find some valuable news and views in this blog.
8. The Solo Accountant Reporter: Check out this blog for some great managerial and forensic accounting tips and advice.
9. Understand Accounting: If you don’t have the attention span to read long blog entries, check out this site. It specializes in explaining accounting issues in "mercifully brief" form.
10. Accounting for What’s Next: Accounting firm Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches puts out this blog which covers important issues facing accountants all over the US.
11. Accountants Round Up: This blog from Golden Marketing brings together all kinds of news and commentaries to give accountants some interesting reading material.
12. Footnoted*org: If you have a special interest in the crazy things companies try to bury in their SEC filings, give this blog a read. You’ll find out some interesting business facts and learn what questionable accounting practices some businesses may be involved in.
13. Life and Times of Accounting: This accounting firm’s blog provides humorous commentary, raises issues about tax filings and much more.
14. The Accounting Blog: Vanilla Accounting posts entries on this blog which deal with everything from advice on selling a business to rules for independent contractors.

For Accountants By Accountants

Students and financially-minded individuals can get great advice and insight from accountants on these blogs.

14. A Counting School: A young Canadian Chartered Account talks about his struggles to pass his exams and pursue a career thereafter in this blog.
15. AccMan: This blog is written by an accountant with over 30 years experience in IT finance. You’ll find advice on how to use new technologies to drive client value in your own accounting business.
16. Accountant Jokes and Fun: Accountant Mark Lee provides a little comic relief in this blog, filled with jokes and humorous anecdotes just for accountants.
17. Ambitious Accountants: Mark Lee and the Tax Advice Network put out this blog, which provides tax accountants with the information they need to efficiently and thoroughly complete their clients’ taxes.
18. Big4Guy: This Big 4 consultant shares his advice and experiences in an effort to help out other accountants and those interested in taking a variety of security certification examinations.
19. CPA Marketing Center Blog: Blogger David Rachford posts on this blog, designed to provide tax accountants with new ways they can build and market their businesses.
20. The EyeShade: Check out this blog by auditor Mark Ramos. It provides posts on the latest news in the finance world and aims to give accountants ideas to spark their imaginations.
21. Innovative Practice Management: Accountants can get advice and ideas on managing their practices from this helpful blog.

Professors and Students

Whether you’re in school or just want an academic perspective, these blogs can provide helpful reading material.

23. Tick Marks: Dan Meyer, accounting faculty in Tennessee, writes this blog filled with information on accounting, taxation and personal finance for CPAs and non-CPAs alike.
24. Tax Prof Blog: Charles Hartsock, law professor at the University of Cincinnati, writes this blog which focuses on the legal issues surrounding tax matters.
25. CPA Pledge: Accounting student Jim chronicles his experience working to become an accountant in this blog.
26. Exam Cram Blog: Students studying for their CPA exam can find loads of tips from Priscilla Jenkins, a student currently working towards taking and passing the exam.
27. The Journey to Success: This blog covers a range of issues including personal finance and accounting, but also offers tips for students trying to pass the CPA exam.
28. Accounting Coach: Maintained by University of Wisconsin-Whitewater professor Harold Averkamp, this blog provides loads of information that can be helpful to students and professional accountants alike.

Associations and Professional Literature

These professional organizations’ blogs for accountants can provide some great information.

29. Alex Malley: This blog is put out by the president of CPA Australia and offers information on conferences, general accounting issues and more.
30. CPA Success: Check out this blog from the Maryland Association of CPAs. You’ll get tips on managing your own finances and building your accounting business.
31. NYSSCPA Blog: The New York State Society of CPAs provides numerous articles and tips on a wide range of accounting issues in this blog.
32. TSCPA Governmental Affairs Blog: Keep up with what’s going on in the news related to accounting and finance in this blog from the Texas Society of CPAs.
33. AGA Weblog: If government accountability is your area of interest, check out this blog from the AGA. You’ll get insightful commentary on the latest issues.
34. The AAO Weblog: While you’ll need a subscription to read all of the content on this site, the Accounting Observer puts out loads of articles that can be of great interest to those in the accounting field.

Taxes

Taxes can be the bread and butter of many accountants’ businesses and you’ll find tips and information about them in these great blogs.

35. Tax Tips Blog: CPA Gina Gwodz provides little tips that can help you improve the amount you get back on tax returns.
36. Tax Guru: Kerry M. Kerstetter, CPA, provides news tidbits and his own commentary to help business owners get the most back from their taxes.
37. Our Taxing Times: This blog deals with tax laws, US taxes and tax preparation.
38. Taxable Talk: Russ Fox of Clayton Financial and Tax uses this blog to give advice and insight on the current state of taxes in the US.
39. TaxMama’s TaxQuips: You’ll find daily audio clips and other tips on this site dedicated to helping small businesses with their taxes.
40. Tax Update Blog: Firm Roth and Company puts out this blog which updates accountants about the latest news in tax accounting.

Niche Accounting

Whether it’s technology or bankruptcy, these blogs focus on special areas of business and accounting.

41. InsolvencyAccounting: Chris Laughton of Mercer & Hole writes this blog which deals with numerous issues in bankruptcy accounting in the UK.
42. Business Valuation Blog: Blogger and CPA Eva Lang posts valuable sites, comments and news articles on this blog to help businesses determine just how much they’re worth.
43. Accounting Thoughts: If your interests lie in forensic accounting and fraud investigation check out this blog by Joel Ungar.
44. Islamic Finance Blog: Price Waterhouse Coopers provides this blog which delves into the latest financial issues facing Islamic countries in the Middle East and beyond.
45. Abacus: Get loads of tips on using computer programs to track and manage accounting information in this blog.
46. Energized Accounting: Learn how to get the most out of the software you’re using to do your accounting with a little help from the advice in this blog.
47. Financial Systems and Business Intelligence: Get some insight into the most common financial systems and ways you can use them more effectively in this blog.
48. The Tech Gap: Explore the areas where technology and accounting intersect in this blog written by CPA and tech expert Gregory LaFollette.
49. From Greg’s Head: Greg Price of PKF Texas writes this blog which follows the latest in accounting and technology trends.
50. CPA Firm Technology Blog: CPA and technology advisor, Brian Tankersley gives you some ideas on how to use technology better in your accounting practice.

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