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Currently on Volume 8. Their purpose is to guide the Board in developing sound accounting principles and provide the Board and its constituents with an understanding of the appropriate content and inherent limitations of financial reporting.
See "Accounting Knowledge" under "Resources" for a description of basic accounting standards. The site also includes general information on accounting degrees, rankings, and required certifications.