Research Guides: WFU Business Information Commons : Program Specific Resources

Accountancy

Whether you are getting your undergraduate degree in Accounting or finishing up your MSA - we have resources to support you.

Databases to check out.

These subscription tools bring together information from a variety of sources in one searchable interface. Keywords and phrases are essential for effective searching.

Accounting Research Manager
Accounting Research Manager is a database of accounting and auditing information. The Standards section provides all current authoritative accounting standards, auditing standards, and Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. *Please note* Interested users must email one of the business librarians in order to create an account. Only 2 concurrent users allowed. Please log out when ending your session.
Business Source Premier
This is one of the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, industry reports, and videos from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
Checkpoint Edge
Checkpoint Edge provides full-text federal, state, and international tax materials, including primary and secondary sources.
ProQuest Accounting, Tax & Banking Collection
A collection of full-text accounting journals and trade publications, including AICPA publications and all journals from the American Accounting Association. Also includes tax law and financial law publications; global accounting and tax journals from the UK, Canada, France, Spain, and more; reference reports; conference proceedings; dissertations; etc. Coverage: 1987-

Popular and Scholarly Publications

These are a sampling of popular newspapers, journals, and scholarly publications students studying this topic frequently turn to.

Analytics

From Decision Analytics to a Master of Science in Business Analytics, these resources will jumpstart your analysis.

Databases to check out.

These subscription tools bring together information from a variety of sources in one searchable interface. Keywords and phrases are essential for effective searching.

Business Source Premier
This is one of the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, industry reports, and videos from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
SAGE Data
With SAGE Data (formerly called Data Planet), you can scan and search the contents of billions of datasets, compare and contrast variables of interest, and create customized views in tables, maps, rankings, and charts. Views also include descriptive summaries of the datasets and data sources. Coverage: Details not available
SAGE Skills: Business
This offering of comprehensive, easy-to-use, and interactive resources supports students in gaining the skills relevant to their academic and professional success. Develop and practice real-world business and professional skills needed to transition from campus to the modern workplace. Relatable narratives of real workplace experiences allow for practical context to be applied to academic content, preparing students to navigate professional opportunities and challenges.
Statista
Provides data, statistics, and reports on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Add-ons include: Consumer Insights, providing increased data and analytics on consumer attitudes and behavior worldwide and eCommerce Insights, providing increased data and analytics on the eCommerce landscape including customer behavior and digital market insights.

Popular and Scholarly Publications

These are a sampling of popular newspapers, journals, and scholarly publications students studying this topic frequently turn to.

Finance

Find the information you need - from company reports to information on the commodity market - to produce class A homework!

Databases to check out.

These subscription tools bring together information from a variety of sources in one searchable interface. Keywords and phrases are essential for effective searching.

Business Source Premier
This is one of the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, industry reports, and videos from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
Capital IQ
The Capital IQ platform provides research, data, and analysis on private and public companies. Covers areas of corporate finance, including investment banking, equity research, asset management and more. Users will need to create an account with their WFU email in order to access Capital IQ. Click "new user", in the upper right corner of the Capital IQ landing page to get started.
Morningstar Investing Center
Includes three tools: Stock and Fund Selector, Reports, and X-Ray. Use these tools to select stocks or mutual funds, review Morningstar analysis, and determine how your stocks and funds work in an overall investment plan. Coverage: Details not available
Nexis Dossier
Located in the "Menu" dropdown box and listed as "Company Dossier." Find info on thousands of U.S. and international companies. Search by name, geography, industry and financial criteria. Get company overviews, financials, news, intellectual property, corporate hierarchy, and more. Search for lists of companies by geography, industry, NAICS/SIC, and other criteria. Includes private companies.
Pitchbook
Pitchbook tracks every aspect of the public and private equity markets, including venture capital, private equity and M&A. Access detailed data on companies, deals investors, funds, and professionals. Users will need to enter in their WFU email address to access.
Value Line Investment Survey Online
Information and analysis on stocks. Coverage: Details not available

Popular and Scholarly Publications

These are a sampling of popular newspapers, journals, and scholarly publications students studying this topic frequently turn to.

Access to Bloomberg Professional Services

Bloomberg Professional Services provides access to it's global financial database via its terminal-bound financial services platform - known as a Bloomberg Terminal.

The Bloomberg Terminal provides analysis and quotes for equities (stocks) and indices, company and economic data for the countries of the world, real-time and historical industry and market news, and advanced analytical and data functions. It is an industry standard in the financial services and investment banking industries.

There are five physical terminals available for use by Wake Forest students, faculty, and staff:

Four terminals are located inside the Business Information Commons ( FH 251) at the Wake Forest School of Business - Farrell Hall
One terminal is located inside Wake Forest's Charlotte Center

Terminals are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Terminal access includes access to popular Bloomberg certification programs including Bloomberg Market Concepts. More information on Wake Forest access to Bloomberg can be found here.

Management

MSM, MBA, or BEM - if you are looking to dig into what it takes to manage a successful enterprise you can't go wrong with one of these resources.

Databases to check out.

These subscription tools bring together information from a variety of sources in one searchable interface. Keywords and phrases are essential for effective searching.

ABI/INFORM Collection
Includes international coverage and provides researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.
Business Source Premier
This is one of the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, industry reports, and videos from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
Mintel Reports
Marketing and consumer research reports. Focuses on the USA and Europe. Each user must be a current affiliate of WFU and must sign in using their WFU username and password to access Mintel. Coverage: Details not available
Nexis Uni (Formerly LexisNexis Academic)
Nexis Uni features more than 15,000 news, business and legal sources, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790.
Simmons Insights
A great resources that is very useful to understanding your target consumer or customer.
SimplyAnalytics
Map thousands of demographic, business, and marketing data variables. Coverage limited to the United States. Coverage: Details not available
Statista
Provides data, statistics, and reports on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Add-ons include: Consumer Insights, providing increased data and analytics on consumer attitudes and behavior worldwide and eCommerce Insights, providing increased data and analytics on the eCommerce landscape including customer behavior and digital market insights.

Popular and Scholarly Publications

These are a sampling of popular newspapers, journals, and scholarly publications students studying this topic frequently turn to.

Advertising Age
Financial Times
Forbes
Fortune
Harvard Business Review (Print and Online)
Journal of Marketing
MIT Sloan Management
Strategic Management Journal
New York Times
Wall Street Journal

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WFU Business Information Commons

Accountancy

Whether you are getting your undergraduate degree in Accounting or finishing up your MSA - we have resources to support you.

Analytics

From Decision Analytics to a Master of Science in Business Analytics, these resources will jumpstart your analysis.

Finance

Find the information you need - from company reports to information on the commodity market - to produce class A homework!

Management

MSM, MBA, or BEM - if you are looking to dig into what it takes to manage a successful enterprise you can't go wrong with one of these resources.

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