College Accounting, Chapters 1-9

by Heintz, James A.; Parry, Robert W.

• ISBN13: 9780538745222
• ISBN10: 0538745223
• Edition: 20th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-15
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

This book presents concepts simply, while ensuring the best, most accurate coverage. College Accounting is designed to make accounting understandable to virtually everyone without sacrificing substance and technical correctness. A step-by-step, straightforward approach helps readers build practical accounting skills that are needed when entering the world of work. The book presents simple topics first and gradually builds to more advanced topics, so learners are not overwhelmed. The narrative approach covers the basic foundation of accrual accounting, including accounting for taxes, using simple service company examples.

Table of Contents

Accounting for a Service Business

Introduction to Accounting

Analyzing Transactions: the Accounting Equation

The Double-Entry Framework

Journalizing and Posting Transactions

Adjusting Entries and the Work Sheet

Appendix: Depreciation Methods

Financial Statements and the Closing Process

Appendix: Statement of Cash Flows

Comprehensive Problem 1: the Accounting Cycle

Accounting for Cash and Payroll

Accounting for Cash

Appendix: Internal Controls

Payroll Accounting: Employee Earnings and Deductions

Payroll Accounting: Employer Taxes and Reports

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