Introductory Accounting Skills

Whether taking a single course in elementary accounting or studying to become a chartered accountant, this textbook is designed to make the subject accessible and studying it easy and enjoyable. It is written in a friendly, personal style, and provides many examples with which students can identify. The text achieves this by: • integrating learning objectives so that students are reminded at regular intervals of what they should be able to achieve at that stage of their studies • regularly allowing students to test their theoretical understanding of concepts and principles through the use of self-tests • encouraging students to assess their technical understanding and ability to apply this understanding frequently through the use of activities, for which solutions are provided • providing students with the opportunity to review each chapter by completing revision questions, for which solutions are provided • assisting students with revision questions by providing a suggested approach for each question. Whether the book is used for a single course in introductory accounting or as the basis for further study, it is the author’s hope that students will enjoy using it; that they will find thestudy of accounting fun, dynamic and easy; and that the knowledge that they acquire will benefit them throughout their lives.

Accurate accounting is the key to a successful business. But when you’re dealing with assets and liabilities, profit and loss, and debits and credits, juggling all the numbers can quickly get confusing. Introductory Accounting gives you everything you need to know about basic financial accounting to manage your dollars and cents and keep your accounts in order. Ideal for small businesses, as well as any large company bookkeeper, this book covers: • Structuring your business and choosing an accounting method. • Setting up an accounting system and basic operating procedures (tracking sales, determining costs, managing cash, etc.). • Creating employee records, maintaining a payroll system, and accounting for benefits. • Keeping tax and benefit records. • Reporting costs. • Closing out cash journals and employee accounts at month-end and balancing ledgers. • Preparing month-end and year-end statements and reports. • Producing a balance sheet and monthly profit-and-loss (P&L) statements. • Using accounting software.

A practical book written specifically for those studying for Stage 1 book-keeping and accounting syllabuses of the Royal Society of Arts, London Chamber of Commerce and Pitman examinations. Revision is built into the course and there are sample examination papers for further practice.

The new, revised, and updated edition of the popular textbook for introductory accounting courses Accounting plays a central role in a multitude of areas, from everyday personal finance to global corporate operations. Introduction to Accounting helps students understand the concepts, principles, methods, and mechanisms of the field. Designed to benefit all students, regardless of major, this innovative textbook integrates life skills and business skills to provide an accessible, engaging introduction to accounting. Rather than separating financial accounting from managerial accounting, this textbook demonstrates how to plan and evaluate business activities from both external and internal reporting perspectives. Now in its eight edition, Introduction to Accounting enables students to understand both the nature and functions of business and the mechanics of the bookkeeping process. Three organizing themes—the accounting information system, business processes, and the balanced scorecard—help students learn why and how activities are planned and evaluated by different stakeholders. Based on extensive instructor feedback, as well as the authors’ six decades of combined teaching experience, this new edition has been thoroughly revised to enhance readability and highlight real-world examples. A complete array of pedagogical tools includes improved and expanded learning objectives, updated definitions, questions and problem sets, newcritical-thinking and ethical-challenge exercises, and more. Focuses on accounting as an information system used in each business processes to provide information to plan and evaluate activities Stimulates interest in the field of accounting with relatable, reader-friendly narrative Employs various pedagogical devices to stimulate active and cooperative learning for students Uses the example of Apple, Inc. throughout the text to illustrate central concepts and significant issues Includes extensive online support including test problems and essay exercises for every chapter of the text, PowerPoint slides and Excel templates, downloadable solution manuals, and links to professional resources Offering a wealth of instructor resources, Introduction to Accounting, 8th Edition is ideally suited for introductory accounting courses in both high school and university-level settings.

Third edition of an accounting text. Introduces the principles and practices of accounting, explains the theoretical foundations and focuses on the skills and procedures required to complete a trial balance and basic accounting reports. Each chapter has defined learning outcomes and self-review exercises as well as graded questions and problems. Key terms are highlighted throughout and journal and ledger templates are included as well as a glossary and an index.

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.