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International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The IASB is responsible for setting and modifying international accounting rules. Go to the IASB's Web site and click on "about us." Print out the material and bring it to class to participate in a class discussion on the IASB.

Certified management accountant (CMA). As noted in the chapter, managerial accountants often seek CMA certifications. Visit the Web site of the Institute of Management Accountants. Click on "CMA Certification" and then "Become a CMA."

What are the educational and experiential requirements for obtaining a CMA? How many exams does a CMA candidate have to pass? What do these exams cover?

Financial reporting requirements. This chapter discussed the financial reporting requirements of public companies in the United States. Public companies are those whose shares are traded on a stock exchange. Visit the Web site listed below. Type in the name of a public company and then click on "financials" to view the firm's current financial statements. Prepare a brief report comparing those statements to the ones shown in the chapter.

Note: Internet Web addresses change frequently. If you don't find the exact sites listed, you may need to access the organization's home page and search from there or use a search engine such as Bing or Google.