Financial Accounting Cases

Canadian Financial Accounting Cases, 3rd edition has been developed to bridge the gap between the foundational concepts and the real world. Students are introduced to the case study methodology for financial accounting, which focuses on identifying the issue, understanding implications, developing alternatives, and making recommendations. Students must also be able to understand the overall financial reporting landscape and the overall impact of the individual accounting issues. The cases range from introductory level to advanced level and can be used as assignments, exams, or for in-class discussions. The cases have been developed using IFRS (Part I), ASPE (Part II) or ASNPO (Part III) as the accounting frameworks, providing students with exposure to many different types of organizational structures, and have been linked to the CPA Competency Map. Instructors are provided with detailed teaching notes and marking keys that will assist in guiding the class discussions and assessments.

Canadian Financial Accounting Cases, 3rd edition has been developed to bridge the gap between the foundational concepts and the real world. Students are introduced to the case study methodology for financial accounting, which focuses on identifying the issue, understanding implications, developing alternatives, and making recommendations. Students must also be able to understand the overall financial reporting landscape and the overall impact of the individual accounting issues. The cases range from introductory level to advanced level and can be used as assignments, exams, or for in-class discussions. The cases have been developed using IFRS (Part I), ASPE (Part II) or ASNPO (Part III) as the accounting frameworks, providing students with exposure to many different types of organizational structures, and have been linked to the CPA Competency Map. Instructors are provided with detailed teaching notes and marking keys that will assist in guiding the class discussions and assessments.

"Professional accountants continue to be recognized for their strong technical knowledge. A strong technical background is still a foundational trait for professional accountants in protecting the public interest. Professional accounting bodies across the globe are recognizing the increased importance of higher-order cognitive skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical ability. Many accounting professors continue to struggle to find ways to focus on the development of higher-order skills in undergraduate programs. Case analysis is an important tool for developing these higher-order skills for financial reporting"--

In a global environment of constant change, students learning accounting need to be able to think critically about the issues facing organizations. While accounting textbooks provide the technical foundation, cases reinforce the concepts and challenge students to identify alternatives, and discuss and provide recommendations. The second edition of Canadian Financial Accounting Cases has been developed to bridge the gap between the foundational concepts and the real world. Students are introduced to the case study methodology for financial accounting, which focuses on identifying the issue, understanding implications, developing alternatives, and making recommendations. In addition, one chapter is devoted to debriefing a case study, providing valuable tips for students wishing to pursue accounting designations after graduation. The cases range from introductory level to advanced level and are meant to be used as assignment cases or for in-class discussion. The cases have been developed using IFRS (Part I), ASPE (Part II) and ASNPO (Part III) as the accounting frameworks, providing students with exposure to many different types of organizational structures, and have been linked to the CPA Competency Map. Instructors are provided with detailed teaching notes that will assist in guiding the class discussions.

Enlighten your students and improve your understanding of management accounting with this carefully curated collection of case studies Management Accounting Case Book: Cases from the IMA Educational Case Journal offers a detailed account of real-world business cases accessible to a variety of business-savvy audiences. It provides comprehensive coverage of several areas relevant to students and professionals in business and finance, including: Strategic cost management (including product and service costing, cost allocation, and strategy implementation) Planning and decision making (including cost estimation, CVP analysis, budgeting, decision making, capital investments, target costing, and TOC) Operations, process management, and innovation (including flexible budgeting, standard costs, variance analysis, non-financial performance indicators, quality control, lean, and innovation governance) Used by dozens of different universities, the Management Accounting Case Book contains cases reviewed and rigorously vetted by the Institute of Management Accountants. The book is perfect for anyone hoping to increase their understanding of management theory or facilitate lively discussion about the topics contained within.

For intermediate and financial accounting courses at the MBA and undergraduate level, or a supplement to financial statement analysis texts. This collection of financial accounting cases is designed to help students become financial statement users. Each case utilizes financial statement information (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow and/or footnotes) and a number of topical questions. Students use the financial statement information to infer and interpret the economic events underlying the numbers. Related articles taken from business publications accompany some cases, and information from the articles is incorporated into the case question material. Also available the Pearson Custom Case Program.