College Accounting, Chapters 1-27

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

• ISBN13: 9780324376166
• ISBN10: 0324376162
• Edition: 19th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-31
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

Develop the practical accounting skills now to secure a successful future with this popular college accounting text choice. This edition introduces accounting concepts using a proven step-by-step approach and inviting narrative style that focuses on the practical skills you'll need as you transition to tomorrow's workplace. The book begins with a basic foundation and simple service industry examples before advancing to accounting within the more challenging merchandising business and manufacturing environment. Engaging examples and functional learning features within the book's comprehensive approach reinforce the relevance of the skills you're learning and provide a clear, accurate presentation that's understandable even if you have no previous accounting experience or business background. Self-study aids and numerous practice opportunities allow you to check your understanding as you progress. To maximize your study time and help you efficiently completely your homework, the innovative new ThomsonNOW? online learning system provides interactive support and a personalized learning path that assists you in the areas most challenging to you individually. Achieve your best in the classroom today and plan for success within the workplace tomorrow with the skills found in Heintz/Parry's COLLEGE ACCOUNTING, 19E.

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 Worksheet

Appendix: Depreciation Methods

Financial Statements and the Closing Process

Appendix: Statement of Cash Flows

Accounting For Cash, Payroll, And Service Businesses

Accounting for Cash

Appendix: Internal Controls

Payroll Accounting: Employee Earnings and Deductions

Payroll Accounting: Employer Taxes and Reports

Accounting For A Merchandising Business

Accounting for Sales and Cash Receipts

Accounting for Purchases and Cash Payments

Appendix: The Net-Price Method of Recording Purchases

Special Journals

Accounting for Merchandise Inventory

Appendix: Perpetual Inventory Method: LIFO and Moving-Average Methods

Adjustments and the Worksheet for a Merchandising Business

Appendix: Expense Method of Accounting for Prepaid Expenses

Financial Statements and Year-End Accounting for a Merchandising Business

Specialized Accounting Procedures For Merchandising Business And Partnerships

Accounting for Accounts Receivable

Accounting for Notes and Interest

Accounting for Long-Term Assets

Accounting for Partnerships

Accounting For Corporations And Manufactoring Businesses

Corporations: Organization and Capital Stock

Corporations: Earnings, Taxes, Distributions, and the Retained Earnings Statement

Corporations: Bonds

Appendix: Effective Interest Method

Statements of Cash Flows

Appendix: Statement of Cash Flows: The Direct Method

Analysis of Financial Statements

Departmental Accounting

Manufacturing Accounting: The Job Order Cost System

Manufacturing Accounting: The Work Sheet and Financial Statements

Module: Accounting for a Professional Service Business: The Combination Journal

Answers to Self-Study Test Questions

Subject Index (alphabetical)

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