Extensive listing of indices by nation with quotes; also a search feature where you can look up indices by country etc. Bear in mind, of course, "the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate."
This awesome LibGuide from Rutgers University Libraries lists stock markets and commodity exchanges around the world, linking you to their official sites.
What's unique from this authoritative source is not only current quote information for indices worldwide, but access to HISTORICAL quotes as well. According to the site, "Most archived tables are available for past editions beginning with May 1, 2007."
What is the current exchange rate in a particular foreign country?
With access to one of the world's largest historical, high frequency, filtered currency databases, this currency converter has long been a trusted source for data.
The Treasury Department’s semiannual Report to Congress reviews developments in international economic and exchange rate policies across the United States’ major trading partners.
What accounting methods and standards are used in other countries?
International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation provides, "profiles about the use of IFRS in individual jurisdictions... Currently, profiles are completed for 138 jurisdictions, including all of the G20 jurisdictions plus 118 others. You can download the individual jurisdictional profiles in PDF format".
Subscription database providing, " expert-written analytical accounting, auditing, governmental, internal controls and SEC information as well as primary source data," in this case particularly, access to the full text of the International Financial Reporting Standards. Updated daily.
This subscription database was built on the deep-seated history of the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) — combining respected tax research and proven software into a suite of resources that continues to innovate, differentiate, and lead the industry with powerful calculations, trusted intelligence, and modeling software.
These guides are "prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. These reports present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis." Usually include in Chapter 7: Trade and Project Financing a section on "How Does the Banking System Operate" and "U.S. Banks and Local Correspondent Banks". It is now published through International Trade Administration (IMA).
These guides provide general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world. They do not purport to be comprehensive or to render legal advice.
What is transfer pricing, and how is it used by multinational corporations (MNCs)?
Primarily a site intended to sell their services helping clients adhere to shifting compliance standards, but also access to articles and PwC's "Research & insights" on the topic of transfer pricing.
Transfer Pricing Examination Process (TPEP) provides a framework and guide for transfer pricing examinations. Every transfer pricing case is unique and requires ongoing exercise of judgment and discretion. With the issuance of TPEP, the Transfer Pricing Roadmap is retired.