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ACCT 3311: Intermediate Accounting I: Business Library Research Assignment

Accounting Resources

Sample APA Citations

These citations are based on APA 7th edition but have been modified to meet the requirements of SMU Cox School of Business instructors. Check with your professor regarding the appropriate citation style for your course.

The following is an example of references on a reference page for the type of sources you will be using for this assignment. Examples of in-text references can be found in Citing Business Sources.

References

Afterman, A.B. and Jones, R.H. (2015, January). Part II: Balance sheet [2: Cash]. In Accounting and Auditing Disclosure Manual. Retrieved from Checkpoint database

American Institute of CPA’s. (2012). AAG Airlines [Chapter 1‐The Airline Industry]. In Audit and Accounting Guides. Retrieved from Checkpoint database

FTSE Russell. (2020). Amazon.com Inc. [Company financials]. Retrieved from Mergent Online database

Southwest Airlines Co. (2020, July 27). Form 10‐Q. Retrieved from https://www.southwest.com

Why Do I Need This Guide?

It is important for you to know how to find authoritative sources for financial statements, SEC filings, and accounting standards. This research guide contains access to and information about sources you will use in this course to ensure success as you progress through your accounting classes and into your career. 

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