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The article presents recommendations for structuring electronic spreadsheets to prevent errors in accounting. Spreadsheets can help make tedious, time-consuming chores quick and easy. Spreadsheets are computer programs and one of the techniques for improving the quality of computer programs is through structured programming. The first step is to establish the problem by asking questions about the nature of the problem and determining what needs to be answered. An example is used for the budgetary problems faced by the fictitious Klamath University to illustrate the spreadsheet modules. With the introduction of structured programming techniques into the design of accounting spreadsheets, accountants can prevent unreliable spreadsheets.

Presents an Internet primer for tax professionals in the United States. Internet terminology and access methods; Research sites for tax topics; Sources of tax forms; Electronic filing on the net; Limitations of Internet tax research and filing.

Examines the practical uses of an intranet, a corporate version of the Internet, for tax professionals. Uses and application of the intranet; Outline on how to create an intranet; Evaluation of intranet applications.

Part II. Focuses on the steps to be taken after obtaining CD-ROM tax research search results. Analyzing the initial results; Modification of search request when necessary; Decision when to conclude research and documenting results; CD-ROM documentation techniques; Effect of copyright restrictions.

Part I. Focuses on tips, tricks and traps in formulating CD-ROM tax research queries. Performing cost-effective tax research; Advantages of CD-ROM; CD-ROM and hard copy tax research; Mechanics of computerized searching; Search strategy; Search terms and connectors; Creating keyword search terms.