There are many great sites on the World Wide Web but trying to actually find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. We have compiled a list of Websites that we have found to be helpful resources of information. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up. Close the window when you are ready to return to this page.

Financial

EDGAR Database - Maintained by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, this site provides free access to SEC filings and forms required of all public companies.

Kelley Blue Book - The on-line version of the well-known car buying guide. The site provides information on buying and selling new and used cars, including pricing, financing, insurance and inspection requirements.

Currency Converter - An easy to use tool enabling you to perform foreign exchange rate calculations using up-to-the-minute currency rates.

Federal Reserve Statistics - This site provides access to Statistical Releases and Historical Data from the Federal Reserve Board.

Consumer Price Indexes - The most widely used measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Indexes reflect changes in pricing for all consumer goods and services purchased by urban households. Price indexes are available for the U.S. and by Census region, size of city, local areas, expenditures and population groups.

Governmental

Internal Revenue Service - Source for federal income tax information, forms and publications.

California Franchise Tax Board - Source for California income and franchise tax information, forms and publications.

California Board of Equalization - Source for California sales and use, fuel, tobacco and property tax information, forms and publications.

California Employment Development Department - Resource for California job placement and referrals, training, unemployment and disability insurance, employment tax and labor market information.

Social Security Administration - Source for information on Social Security benefits, administration, disability, retirement and Medicare.

California Secretary of State - Site for the office of the Secretary of State provides information on elections and voter administration, campaign finance, establishment and operation of businesses in California and other state run programs and institutions.

California Board of Accountancy - Site provides access to CPA licensing information and license status.

Non-Profit Gateway - Provides links and information to federal government and non-profit programs and agencies throughout the United States.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Provides information on workplace safety regulations and employees rights.

Consumer Protection Agency - Details consumers' rights and resources in the event of fraud or other grievance.

Federal Trade Commission - Information on federal business regulations and guidelines regarding consumer protection, antitrust and competitive market standards, as well as economic impact.

U.S. Small Business Administration - This site provides information on starting and financing a small business, as well as small business resources and development opportunities.

Resources

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Official site of the AICPA, the premier national professional association for CPA's in the United States. The site contains news, products, professional development opportunities, and continuing education information.

California Society of Certified Public Accountants - An excellent resource for consumers, business owners and CPA's alike; this source provides information on investments, retirement planning, taxes and other financial issues.

Better Business Bureau - This site provides information for consumers and business owners including consumer complaints, dispute resolution, charitable giving, consumer and business tips, and consumer information according to industry.

US Chamber of Commerce - The world's largest not-for-profit business federation providing resources and a political voice for U.S. businesses of all sizes. Site contains information on news and events, political advocacy and business resources.

GWC Information Systems, LLC - BFW's information technology and computer consulting affiliate. The site contains information on the accounting and financial software products and services offered.

Other

AFTRA (American Federation of Television & Radio Artists) - Access to news and resources for professionals in broadcast media.

SAG (Screen Actors Guild) - Information and resources of importance to members of SAG and others in the entertainment industry.

WGA (Writer's Guild of America) - Information and resources for entertainment industry writers.

Hollywood Reporter - On-line version of the daily entertainment industry publication.

Variety - On-line version of the daily entertainment industry publication. Access to most information requires a subscription.