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Synopsis
Practical examples of all important concepts and procedures enrich this clear, logical, and popular guide to financial accounting. This new edition updates material about cash flows and accounting rules and includes new information about accounting software, payroll accounting and federal income taxes. The hundreds of problems with step-by-step solutions prepare students for success with everyday practice and with the CPA exam. Typical exam questions with answers help students measure their comprehension and progress.
About the Author
Joel G. Siegel, Ph.D., is a professor of finance and accounting at Queens College of the City University of New York and a financial consultant to firms such as: Citicorp, ITT, and the AICPA.
Jae J. Shim, Ph.D., is a professor of finance and accounting at California State University, Long Beach, and president of the National Business Review Foundation, a financial consulting firm.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Financial Accounting. Financial Statements. Analyzing and Recording Financial Transactions. Adjusting and Closing Entries. The Preparation of the Worksheet. Accounting for a Merchandising Business. Cash and Short-Term Invesments. Inventories. Receivables and Payables. Fixed Assets, Depreciation, and Intangible Assets. Liabilities. Corporations. Partnerships. Financial Statement Analysis. Statement of Cash Flows. Accounting for Multinational Operations.