The focus of the accounting and taxation collection is on materials for practitioners in the field. Books and journals are selected that aid students and faculty in maintaining current with new developments. Theoretical works are also collected selectively to provide balance to the collection. Standards, regulations, rules, and practices are essential in this field. The library maintains current collections of such materials from professional organizations and government agencies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Internal Revenue Service.
Strong emphasis is placed on the federal income tax.
The Government Publications collection is extremely important in this field. It is expected that more of these materials will be available in electronic formats in the near future. With the emphasis on current information, the Internet has become a primary source of information on accounting and taxation. Several organizations are now releasing new material on the Internet before producing print equivalents. Reprints and case studies are acquired only on specific request.