Financial and Managerial Accounting - Hardcover

Warren, Carl S.; Jones, Jefferson P.; Tayler, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1337902667 ISBN 13: 9781337902663

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2019

Synopsis

Establish a strong foundation in the accounting fundamentals that you need to succeed with Warren/Jones/Tayler's FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING, 15E. This leading book's business examples provide a meaningful context as they demonstrate how each chapter's content fits into the big picture. The authors clearly connect fundamental accounting concepts to real businesses today. For example, each chapter begins with a real-world company opener that is linked to applicable content throughout the chapter. In addition, new Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam questions prepare you for professional success, while Pathways Challenges help you hone critical-thinking skills. This edition also works seamlessly with online CengageNOWv2 resources to provide a range of activities that guide you through each stage of the learning process from motivation to mastery.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Carl S. Warren is Professor Emeritus of Accounting at the University of Georgia, Athens. Dr. Warren has taught classes at the University of Georgia, University of Iowa, Michigan State University and University of Chicago. He has focused his teaching efforts on principles of accounting and auditing. Dr. Warren received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and his B.B.A. and M.A. from the University of Iowa. During his career, Dr. Warren published numerous articles in professional journals, including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accountancy, The CPA Journal and Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory. Dr. Warren has served on numerous committees of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors. He also has consulted with numerous companies and public accounting firms. His outside interests include handball, golf, skiing, backpacking and fly-fishing.

Dr. Jefferson P. Jones is an Associate Professor of Accounting in the School of Accountancy at Auburn University where he teaches financial accounting and applied financial research courses. He received his Bachelor's in Accounting and Master of Accountancy degrees from Auburn University and his Ph.D. from Florida State University. Dr. Jones has received numerous teaching awards, including the Auburn University Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Teaching Award (eight times); the Auburn University Outstanding Master of Accountancy Professor Teaching Award (five times); the Auburn University Outstanding Distance Master of Accountancy Teaching Award (three times); and the Auburn University College of Business McCartney Teaching Award. In addition, he has made numerous presentations around the country on research and pedagogical issues. Dr. Jones has public accounting experience as an auditor with Deloitte and Touche; holds a C.P.A. certificate in the state of Alabama (inactive); and is a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Alabama Society of CPAs (ASCPA). His research interests focus on financial accounting, specifically investigating the quality of reported accounting information, and accounting education. He has published articles in a variety of journals, including Advances in Accounting, Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, Issues in Accounting Education, International Journal of Forecasting, and The CPA Journal. When not at work, Dr. Jones enjoys playing golf and watching college football.

Dr. William B. Tayler is the Glen Ardis Professor of Accountancy in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. Dr. Tayler is an internationally renowned, award-winning accounting researcher and instructor. He has presented his research as an invited speaker at universities and conferences across the globe. Dr. Tayler earned his Ph.D. and master's degrees at Cornell University. He teaches in BYU's Executive M.B.A. Program and in BYU's School of Accountancy, one of the top ranked accounting programs in the world. Dr. Tayler has also taught at Cornell University and Emory University and has received multiple teaching awards. Dr. Tayler is a Certified Management Accountant and consultant specializing in cost accounting, performance measurement, the assignment of decision rights, and incentive compensation. His work has been published in top journals, including Accounting Horizons, Accounting, Organizations and Society, The Accounting Review, IMA Educational Case Journal, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Behavioral Finance, Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Strategic Finance. Dr. Tayler serves on the editorial boards of The Accounting Review, Management Accounting Research, and Accounting, Organizations and Society. He is also director of the Institute of Management Accountants Research Foundation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1337902667
• ISBN 13: 9781337902663
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1552