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FAQs about the AuditNet® Resource List
Q: What is KARL and how much does it cost?
A: Kaplan's AuditNet® Resource List (KARL) is list of electronic resources available for auditors via Internet mailing lists and commercial online services. Updated on a monthly basis and available free of charge, gratis. The ARL is a tool to encourage members of the audit community to share information for the benefit of the profession.
Q: What is the difference between KARL and the AuditNet HomePage
A: KARL is a list of electronic resources that is distributed toWorld Wide Web sites. It is a text file that is used as a reference resource for auditors and accountants. KARL is available on a request basis from editor@auditnet.org
The AuditNet® Home Page contains a hypertext markup language version of KARL that includes links to the sites. The AuditNet® Home Page is not available via email and is maintained and updated on a periodic basis based on additions or modifications to KARL. The AuditNet® version of KARL is located here.
Q: Who maintains KARL?
A: KARL is maintained and distributed by Jim Kaplan. Jim surfs the internet for audit and financial related electronic resource sites and updates the list monthly. Auditors linked to the cyberspace community let Jim know of new resources, modifications of existing resources, or resources no longer available.
Q: May I copy and distribute KARL to others?
A: Single copies of this list from its networked sources or of specific entries from their networked sources, may be made for internal purposes, personal use, or study by an individual auditor, an individual audit department, or an educational or research institution. The list may not be otherwise reproduced or republished in entirety, in print or electronic form, without permission from James M. Kaplan, jmkaplan@ix.netcom.com.
Q: Where can I obtain a copy of KARL?
A: KARL is available at a number of points to afford the widest maximum distribution. If you do not have access to a listed site you can request a copy from Jim by sending an e-mail to jmkaplan@ix.netcom.com. In order to receive a copy each month this way you will have to request one. If too many auditors begin opting by special request rather than subscribing to a mailing list or downloading, that type of distribution will be discontinued. If you don't have email capability (you mean there are auditors that don't?) you can receive one by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope via snail mail to Jim Kaplan P.O. Box 452, Oakton, Virginia 22124.
Q: How do I get my site listed in KARL?
A. In order to be listed in KARL sites need to meet certain criteria. Each web site listed in Kaplan's AuditNet® Resource List (KARL) is assessed prior to inclusion. The criteria are used as guidelines when assessing each site and the decision to include a site reflects the extent to which it meets these criteria. While we have attempted to be objective in our evaluation, we recognize that in the end the decision to include or exclude a site is the decision of the individual making the judgment.
AuditNet® requires establishment of a reciprocal link to the AuditNet® site. If you are not willing to establish a reciprocal link to the AuditNet® site, there are various sponsorship opportunities available for you to list your site on AuditNet.
If you would like to submit a site to include in the AuditNet® Resource List please send it to jmkaplan@ix.netcom.com
To add your Web site to this list or for more information email Jim Kaplan at jmkaplan@ix.netcom.com.
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
