Mastery of the Financial Accounting Research System (FARS) Through Cases with FARS CD 2003

This is a ground-breaking casebook, complete with the FARS CD, is designed to support the use of FARS as a tool for accountants to effectively use case studies and databases as a source of information. In spring 04, when the CPA exam goes electronic, FASB case studies will be incorporated into the exam. This books presents and analyzes case studies so readers can hone their analytical abilities, learn how to properly identify the scope of relevant guidance, design effective search phrases using Boolean logic, and cope with contradictions and ever-changing guidance in regulation and business practices.