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Accounting Principles (8TH 08 - Old Edition)

by Jerry J. Weygandt

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Synopsis:

The new edition continues to provide accountants with the conversational style and clarity that has made this a leader in the market. The authors make the material even more engaging by showing the relevance of concepts to personal and professional lives. For example, when introducing the concept of property, plant, and equipment, they relate the discussion to the decision of buying a car. Throughout each chapter, the Do Itfeature helps to reinforce key information. The ninth edition has also been updated with the latest data to reflect today's business environment. Experienced accountants will be able to use this as a reference while those just entering the field will gain invaluable insight.

Synopsis:

This engaging book lays the foundation for readers to succeed on the CPA exam and ultimately in their professional practice. The new edition continues to reflect the conversational style and clarity that has made this a leader in the market. It explores the key concepts and principles while using the PepsiCo financial statement to clearly show how the information is applied in the real world. The book has also been updated with the latest data as to reflect today's business environment.

About the Author

Jerry J. Weygandt, PhD, CPA,is Arthur Andersen Alumni Professor of Accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Illinois. Articles by Professor Weygandt have appeared in the Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Accounting Horizons, Journal of Accountancy,and other academic and professional journals. These articles have examined such financial reporting issues as accounting for price-level adjustments, pensions, convertible securities, stock option contracts, and interim reports. Professor Weygandt is author of other accounting and financial reporting books and is a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has served on numerous committees of the American Accounting Association and as a member of the editorial board of the Accounting Review; he also has served as President and Secretary-Treasurer of the American Accounting Association. He is the recipient of the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs Outstanding Educator's Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2001 he received the American Accounting Association's Outstanding Accounting Educator Award.

Donald E. Kieso, PhD, CPA,received his bachelor's degree from Aurora University and his doctorate in accounting from the University of Illinois. He has served as chairman of the Department of Accountancy and is currently KPMG Emeritus Professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University. He has public accounting experience with Price Waterhouse & Co. (San Francisco and Chicago) and Arthur Andersen & Co. (Chicago) and research experience with the Research Division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (New York). He has done post-doctorate work as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California at Berkeley and is a recipient of NIU's Teaching Excellence Award and four Golden Apple teaching Awards. Professor Kieso is the author of numerous other accounting and business books and is a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of CertifiedPublic Accountants, and the Illinois CPA Society. He has served as member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois CPA Society, the AACSBs Accounting Accreditation Committees, the State of Illinois Comptroller's Commission, as Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy.

Paul D. Kimmel, PhD, CPA,received his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and his doctorate in accounting from the University of Wisconsin. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee, and has public accounting experience with Deloitte & Touche (Minneapolis). He was the recipient of the UWM School of Business Advisory Council Teaching Award and the Reggie Taite Excellence in Teaching Award, and is a three-time winner of the Outstanding Teaching Assisting Award at the University of Wisconsin. He is also a recipient of the Elijah Watts Sells Award for Honorary Distinction for his results on the CPA exam. He is a member of the American Accounting Association and has published articles in Accounting Review, Accounting Horizons, Advances in Management Accounting, Managerial Finance, Issues in Accounting Education, Journal of Accounting Education,as well as other journals. His research interests include accounting for financial instruments and innovation in accounting education. He has published papers and given numerous talks on incorporating critical thinking into accounting education, and helped prepare a catalog of critical thinking resources for the Federated Schools of Accountancy.

Table of Contents

'1. Accounting in Action.

2. The Recording Process.

3. Adjusting the Accounts.

4. Completion of the Accounting Cycle.

5. Accounting for Merchandising Operations.

6. Inventories.

7. Accounting Information Systems.

8. Internal Control and Cash.

9. Accounting for Receivables.

10.Plant Assets, Natural Resources, and Intangible Assets.

11. Current Liabilities and Payroll Accounting.

12. Accounting Principles.

13. Accounting for Partnerships.

14. Corporations: Organization and Capital Stock Transactions.

15. Corporations: Dividends, Retained Earnings, and Income Reporting.

16. Long-Term Liabilities.

17. Investments.

18. The Statement of Cash Flows.

19. Financial Statement Analysis.

20. Managerial Accounting.

21. Job Order Cost Accounting.

22. Process Cost Accounting.

23. Cost-Volume-Profit Relationships.

24. Budgetary Planning.

25. Budgetary Control and Responsibility Accounting.

26. Performance Evaluation through Standard Costs.

27. Incremental Analysis and Capital Budgeting.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780471980193
Author:
Weygandt, Jerry J.
Publisher:
Wiley
Author:
Weygandt, Jerry J.
Author:
Kieso, Donald E.
Author:
Kimmel, Paul D.
Subject:
Accounting - General
Subject:
Accounting
Copyright:
Edition Number:
8
Publication Date:
20070122
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
1280
Dimensions:
11.14x8.66x1.96 in. 5.66 lbs.

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