Accounting 131 & 200
Accounting Terminology Guide
Provided by the New York State Society of CPAs, this glossary is ideal for students that are learning key accounting terms. The definitions are easy enough for non-accountants to understand. Abbreviations and acronyms are listed, and related terms are cross-referenced. However, cross-references are not hyperlinked, which can get a little annoying when users want to view more information quickly.
AccountingWEB
Stay up to date with current accounting news at this website. The resources section offers templates, calculators, and industry profiles, among other things. While this site is an excellent source of accounting information, users must first register in order to access most of that information.
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Business Law 271 or 275
Legal Dictionary - Nolo
This legal dictionary from Nolo contains thousands of terms with their plain-English definitions and is updated every month. Users can jump to a specific letter, or use the search option on the first page. Important key words in the definitions are also hyperlinked so that users can easily access their meanings. If a definition is not enough, try using Nolo's legal encylopedia which can be found on the same page.
Business Law Lounge
The 'Lectric Law Library has compiled information for small and large businesses in their "business law lounge." While this site is geared more toward business owners and operators, business law students may find some of the information containted on this site useful throughout the semester. This site touches upon many of the key subjects that are discussed in the business law classes at UConn, and could be used as a helpful supplement.
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Finance 201
Ratios for Financial Statement Analysis
Compiled by CPAClass.com, this quick reference sheet of financial ratios is a useful tool for any finance student. The layout of the page is very neat and the equations are easy to understand. This is a great page to print out and keep with your financial calculator.
Business Calculators from Dinkytown.net
In case you leave your financial calculator in your dorm room, Dinkytown has provided these Java calculators. Each calculator performs specific finance functions, such as breakeven analysis, inventory analysis, or cash flow. You must have Java enabled on your browser to use these calculators.
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Management 201, 272, & 290
Leading a Diverse Staff - Qualities of a Catalytic Leader
Published in the December, 1995 issue of the Managing Diversity newsletter, this article about leadership is still relevant today. The article is easy to follow - highlighted and numbered headings are followed by information and explanations of those headings. Good leadership results in good management, so these characteristics are important to know.
How Jack Welch Runs GE
This 1998 article from BusinessWeek focuses on America's #1 leader - Jack Welch. It is 100% guaranteed that UConn students will hear about Jack Welch at least once (if not many more times) during the course of their management studies, so it is a good idea to be familiar with this man, his career path, and his management of General Electric. This article provides an up close look at how Welch made GE what it is today.
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Marketing 201
American Marketing Association - Topics
This site offers "Best Practices" and articles about many important marketing topics. Users can select from a variety of topics, from marketing research, to Internet marketing, to public relations, and of course advertising. While this site provides a wealth of knowledge, users must complete the free registration before they are allowed full access to the resources.
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