Foundations Of Accounting

This text discusses and presents accounting principles and concepts in lay man's terms using simple day-to-day terminologies. Definitions are always amplified by examples familiar to students. The steps in the accounting process are discussed using the same illustration problems from chapter to chapter so that the student can connect the relationship of the steps in the accounting process. Being a basic accounting textbook, the book will provide students with a solid and strong basic accounting knowledge to better equip them to tackle more advanced accounting courses. Accounting, as a field of study is professive; accounting knowledge is learned in stages; what is learned in basic accounting is used and applied in more advanced accounting courses. Consequently, if a student has a weak basic accounting foundation, he will have difficulty succeeding in more advanced accounting courses.

The text and images in this book are in grayscale. A hardback color version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680922929. Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields. Each chapter opens with a relatable real-life scenario for today's college student. Thoughtfully designed examples are presented throughout each chapter, allowing students to build on emerging accounting knowledge. Concepts are further reinforced through applicable connections to more detailed business processes. Students are immersed in the "why" as well as the "how" aspects of accounting in order to reinforce concepts and promote comprehension over rote memorization.

This book "is a comprehensive volume of conceptual and applied problems and guidance notes designed to assist the study of income tax law. This text covers the following Financial Services Training Package (FNS60217) units: FNSACC601 - Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities and FNSACC603 - Implement tax plans and evaluate tax obligations. Each chapter contains explanatory notes and matched, graded questions that isolate and then integrate the various aspects of Australian taxation legislation as it relates to taxpayers, financial reports and tax agents. To assist the learner in consolidating practical skills and knowledge, solutions are provided to selected problems. Mindful of assessment requirements, review examination papers and a variety of multiple choice questions are also included." -- title page verso.