Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting: Theory and Practice - Hardcover

Freeman, Robert J.; Shoulders, Craig D.; Allison, Gregory S.; Patton, Terry K.; Smith, G. Robert, Jr.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136029515 ISBN 13: 9780136029519

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2008

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive textbook that is written through the eyes of the learner to prepare them for professional government and not-for-profit accounting practice and the CPA exam. Governmental and non-profit accounting concepts, principles, and practices. For accountants who need an up-to-date textbook covering state and local government, federal government, and not-for-profit organization accounting

About this title

From the Publisher

THE most comprehensive text in the field, this introduction to accounting and financial reporting for state and local governments and nonprofit organizations offers an excellent balance between theory and practice.

From the Back Cover

• NEW! Updated throughout for GASB Statement 34 and Related Pronouncements
  Now covers the most current standards through 2001.



• NEW! Comprehensive Case
  A significant new feature of this edition is a comprehensive case covering the accounting activities and financial reports for a hypothetical city. This comprehensive case addresses many key issues in Chapters 4 through 15 and gives students a continuing experience in accounting for and reporting on the activities of a small government for an entire year.



• NEW! Reordered and Revised Chapters 10-12 on Proprietary Funds and Fiduciary Funds



• NEW! Updated Coverage of Financial Reporting Requirements, Financial Reports, and Derivation of Government-Wide Financial Statement Data (Chapters 13-15)



• NEW! Revised/Updated Coverage of Not-for-Profit Organizations, Colleges and Universities, and Hospitals (Chapters 16-18)



• NEW! PowerPoint Slides The seventh edition includes a comprehensive set of PowerPoint slides ready for classroom use.



• NEW! Companion Web Site at www.prenhall.com/freeman
  The Web site contains downloadable supplements for students and faculty, hotlinks to useful Web sites, and periodic updates to testing materials and other instructor resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0136029515
• ISBN 13: 9780136029519
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 846