Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, 6th Edition

by Paul D. Kimmel (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ); Jerry J. Weygandt (University of Wisconsin, Mad ); Donald E. Kieso (Northern Illinois University )

• ISBN13: 9780470534779
• ISBN10: 047053477X
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780470239803, 9781118162286
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-12-01
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

This successful book continues to provide accountants with an understanding of the fundamental concepts necessary to use accounting effectively. The sixth edition offers new discussions on IFRS, including new codification numbers, examples of IFRS financial statements, and additional exercises. A look at more recent frauds such as the Bernie Madoff scandal have been added. Enhanced discussions of ethics and international accounting are presented. The coverage of non-cash items and their impact on decision making has been expanded. In addition, comprehensive case studies and problems help accountants tie the material together.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Financial Statements

A Further Look at Financial Statements

The Accounting Information System

Accrual Accounting Concepts

Merchandising Operations and the Multiple-Step Income Statement

Reporting and Analyzing Inventory

Fraud, Internal Control and Cash

Reporting and Analyzing Receivables

Reporting and Analyzing Long-Lived Assets

Reporting and Analyzing Liabilities

Reporting and Analyzing Stockholders' Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Analysis: The Big Picture

Tootsie Roll

Hershey Foods

Zytar, Plc

Time Value of Money

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