Financial Accounting and Reporting

Financial Accounting and Reporting, 4e is a unique textbook which has been prepared for the first course in accounting. The text emphasizes the interpretation of financial statements and provides a broad overview of accounting from basic concepts, through the accounting information system to financial statements and special reports. The text presents a balanced perspective of practice and theory emphasizing decision making using accounting information. The direct, straightforward approach of Financial Accounting and Reporting, 4e achieves completeness of coverage using simple, but accurate terms, examples and numerous illustrations to enhance student understanding.