According to the CCH Accountants on the Internet 2000 poll, conducted by Harris Interactive, accountants use the Internet for a variety of reasons, including checking and sending email, performing professional research, downloading software and demos, reading business news, finding research services and products, and making professional purchases. The poll found that 96 percent of accountants have Internet access, almost all of whom use the access weekly, while 59 percent take advantage of this access daily.