Research Guides: ACC452 Auditing: Statistical Sources

FYI-Stats

When analyzing and interpreting information you may choose to include statistical information (data) to lend credibility to your findings. Be sure to use statistical information from authoritative sources. Check the Madigan Library catalog, the research guides, or ask a librarian for help.

Print Statistical Resources

Business Statistics of the United States 2012 by Cornelia J. Strawser (Editor); Mary Meghan Ryan (Editor)
Call Number: REF HC103 .B8 2012
Publication Date: 2012
Business Statistics of the United States is a comprehensive and practical collection of data that reflects the nation’s economic performance since 1929. It provides over 80 years of annual data in regional, demographic and industrial detail for key indicators such as: gross domestic product, personal income, spending, saving, employment, unemployment, the capital stock and more.

Online Statistical Resources

Statista This link opens in a new window
Market and consumer data and all things statistics. Downloadable data, numbers, and facts in various formats on various topics and industries.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Covers inflation and prices, employment, unemployment, pay and benefits, spending and time use, productivity, and workplace injuries.
Data.gov
Use this site to find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
Pennsylvania State Data Center
The Commonwealth’s official source for demographic and economic data.
Population Reference Bureau
A private, nonprofit organization specializing in collecting and supplying statistics necessary for research and/or academic purposes focused on the environment, and health and structure of populations.
U.S. Census Bureau
Provides statistical resources for people and households, business and industry, and geography. Included are links to state and county QuickFacts and Statistical Abstract of the United States.