Foundations Of Computer Science

by Forouzan,Behrouz A.

• ISBN13: 9781844807000
• ISBN10: 1844807002
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-05
• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA

Summary

Based on the ACM model curriculum guidelines, this easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate text covers all the fundamentals of computer science required for first year students embarking on a computing degree. Divided into five parts ? computer and data, computer hardware, computer software, data organization and with an introduction to some of the more advanced topics ? Foundations of Computer Science gives students a bird?s eye view of the subject. Each chapter includes key terms, summaries, review questions, multiple-choice questions, and exercises to enhance learning, while introducing tools such as UML, structure chart and pseudocode, which students will need in order to succeed in later courses. The text is also supported by numerous figures, examples, exercises, selected solutions and a test bank, all designed to ease and aid the learning process. Updated to cover the latest technologies and changes to course requirements, this second edition features new and updated coverage of: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Ethics and Crimes, Networking, LINUX, and Security.

Table of Contents

Introduction To Management And Cost Accounting

Introduction to management accounting

An introduction to cost terms and concepts

Cost Accumulation For Inventory Valuation And Profit Measurement

Cost assignment

Accounting entries for a job costing system

Process costing

Joint and by-product costing

Income effects of alternative cost accumulation systems

Information For Decision-Making

Cost-volume-profit analysis

Measuring relevant costs and revenues for decision-making

Activity-based costing

Pricing decisions and profitability analysis

Decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty

Capital investment decisions: 1

Capital investment decisions: 2

Information For Planning, Control And Performance Measurement

The budgeting process

Management control

Contingency theory and organizational and social aspects of management accounting

Standard costing and variance analysis l

Standard costing and variance analysis 2: further aspects

Divisional financial performance measures

Transfer pricing in divisionalized companies

Cost Management And Strategic Management Accounting

Cost management

Strategic management

The Application Of Quantitative Methods To Management Accounting

Cost estimation and cost behaviour

Quantitative models for the planning and control of stocks

The application of linear programming to management accounting

Notes

Bibliography

Appendices

Answers to question

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