- ISBN: 9780470377857 | 0470377852
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 11/1/2008
The fifth edition continues to deliver the foundation for accountants to succeed in the field. This leading book provides a careful balance of user and preparer perspectives. Updated "Accounting Across the Organization" features place accounting issues within the context of various professions. The summary after each section offers a quick check on the most important formulas, decision points, and questions from the material covered. At the end of the chapter, this material is aggregated into a "Decision ToolKit Summary" that highlights the bigger picture. The "Continuing Cookie Chronicle" problem traces the growth of an entrepreneurial venture and enables readers to apply their newly acquired accounting skills. Examples are also presented from high-profile companies, such as Tootsie Roll, Microsoft, Nike, and Intel. This gives accountants a stronger understanding of how the concepts are applied in the real world.