Fundamental Financial Accounting Concepts with Harley-Davidson Annual Report

by Edmonds, Thomas P.; Edmonds, Cindy D.; McNair, Frances M.; Olds, Philip R.

• ISBN13: 9780073367774
• ISBN10: 007336777X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-10
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Summary

Students are often overwhelmed by the amount of information presented in the introductory financial accounting course. By focusing on fundamental concepts in a logical sequence, students are able to fully comprehend the material rather than memorize seemingly unrelated terms and topics. The goal of Fundamental Financial Accounting Concepts is to enable students to understand how any given business event affects the financial statements. The "financial statements model" is a highly praised feature because it allows students to visualize the simultaneous impact of business events on all of the key financial statements (the income statement, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows). The mechanics of accounting coverage (debits and credits) is delayed until chapter 4. Instructors have flexibility as to the amount of emphasis they want to place on this topic.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Accounting

Accounting for Accruals

Accounting for Deferrals

The Double-Entry Accounting System

Accounting for Merchandising Businesses

Accounting for Inventories

Internal Control and Accounting for Cash

Accounting for Receivable and Payables

Accounting for Long-Term Operational Assets

Accounting for Equity Transactions

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Statement Analysis* *Full featured chapter available online

Accessing the EDGAR Database through the Internet

Topps Company, Inc. Annual Report

Summary of Financial Ratios

Annual Report and Financial Statement Analysis Project

Accounting for Investment Securities

Time Value of Money

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