Website of the Month: International Monetary Fund

Susan B. Anders, PhD, CPA

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), an organization of 188 countries, supports the stability of the worldwide system of exchange rates and payments in order to facilitate international transactions. While the IMF's mission does not directly relate to the accounting profession, CPAs in both public and private practice, as well as those who work with international businesses, can find a variety of unique, useful, up-to-date, and free resources related to the IMF's participation in the global economy on its website, www.imf.org. The website provides access to a vast collection of economic and financial resources—generated both by the IMF and externally—on specific countries, regions, and international developments. Available materials include data on economic and financial indicators and exchange rates, videos, news and event information, reports, and other publications.