College Accounting, Chapters 1-27, International Edition - Softcover

James Heintz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285059557 ISBN 13: 9781285059556

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2014

Synopsis

As the leading choice in college accounting, Heintz & Parry's COLLEGE ACCOUNTING, 21E, International Edition combines a proven, step-by-step approach and excellent examples with a tightly integrated online homework tool that makes accounting understandable to every student, regardless of your accounting background or business experience. The Heintz & Parry program, well-known for its clarity, accuracy, and technology, focuses on the practical skills students need to transition from the classroom to the workplace. With even more practice opportunities and independent study resources than ever before, the 21E delivers the tools you need to succeed. 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 company examples before advancing to accounting within the more challenging merchandising and manufacturing environments. 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, CengageNOW provides interactive support, enhanced feedback, 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, 21E, International Edition.

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About the Author:

James A. Heintz currently guides today's students as Professor and Director of Accounting and Information Systems in the School of Business at the University of Kansas, where he has taught for 11 years. Prior to joining University of Kansas, he was the Accounting Department Head at the University of Connecticut for eight years. He also served as Assistant, Associate and Full Professor for 20 years at Indiana University. Professor Heintz earned his doctorate from Washington University in St Louis and is a CPA. He was a Price Waterhouse Faculty Fellow at Indiana, an Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow at Connecticut, and is currently the Deloitte & Touche Faculty Fellow at Kansas. Professor Heintz has won numerous school and university teaching awards, including three teaching awards from the Doctoral Student Association. He has served in various capacities on 24 doctoral dissertation committees. Heintz has published numerous articles in accounting and business journals, including THE ACCOUNTING REVIEW; AUDITING: A JOURNAL OF PRACTICE AND THEORY; ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS RESEARCH; JOURNAL OF BUSINESS FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING; and INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. He served on the editorial board of AUDITING: A JOURNAL OF PRACTICE AND THEORY for seven years. Professor Heintz has served on various committees of the AAA and the FSA, and as president of the Accounting Programs Leadership Group of the AAA. He has participated in external reviews of accounting programs at 12 major universities. Dr. Robert Parry is Professor Emeritus of Accounting at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana. An accomplished teacher, Professor Parry has taught accounting at virtually all levels. While earning his MBA, he taught accounting at Bishop Klonowski High School in Pennsylvania. While earning his Ph.D., he taught introductory financial and managerial accounting at Northampton County Community College and Lehigh University. At Indiana, he taught in the undergraduate, MBA, Masters Ph. D. programs. In addition, he has taught accounting in the Consortium of Universities for International Studies in Asolo, Italy. During his 35 years at Indiana University, he won or was nominated for 27 teaching excellence awards, including recognition twice by Business Week as one of the country's Outstanding MBA Faculty. In addition, he was awarded the Indiana University Distinguished Service Award for planning and deploying an integrated MBA Core Program. He also received the Kelley School of Business Innovative Teaching Award for designing and implementing the Master of Science in Accounting Program curriculum. Dr. Parry has conducted research in public finance, governmental accounting, and accounting education. His work has been published in many journals, including Public Finance Quarterly, Public Budgeting and Financial Management, Financial Analysts Journal, Accounting Horizons, Management Accounting, Research in Accounting Regulation, Research in Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting, Issues in Accounting Education, and Journal of Accounting Education. Dr. Parry was lead author on the Service Efforts and Accomplishments research report published by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. He also served on many committees of the American Accounting Association, including President of the Government and Nonprofit Accounting Section.

Review:

Part I: 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 Work Sheet. Financial Statements and the Closing Process. Comprehensive Problem 1: The Accounting Cycle. Comprehensive Problem 1: Period 2: The Accounting Cycle. Part II: ACCOUNTING FOR CASH AND PAYROLL. Accounting for Cash. Payroll Accounting: Employee Earnings and Deductions. Payroll Accounting: Employer Taxes and Reports. Part III: ACCOUNTING FOR A MERCHANDISING BUSINESS. Accounting for Sales and Cash Receipts. Accounting for Purchases and Cash Payments. Special Journals. Accounting for Merchandise Inventory. Adjustments and the Work Sheet for a Merchandising Business. Financial Statements and Year-End Accounting for a Merchandising Business. Comprehensive Problem 2: Accounting Cycle with Subsidiary Ledgers: Part 1. Comprehensive Problem 2: Accounting Cycle with Subsidiary Ledgers: Part 2. Part IV: 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. Comprehensive Problem 3: Specialized Accounting Procedures. Part V: ACCOUNTING FOR CORPORATIONS AND MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES. Corporations: Organization and Capital Stock. Corporations: Taxes, Earnings, Distributions, and the Retained Earnings Statement. Corporations: Bonds. Statements of Cash Flows. 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. *posted online only.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1285059557
• ISBN 13: 9781285059556
• Binding: Paperback