Synopsis
The Bridge is gone. The new edition of FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES represents a new era for this accounting masterpiece. Driven by changes in the course, the student body of the next millenium, and the needs of the principles of accounting instructor, FAP 15 will set the pace for all principles revisions in the future. Our new co-author, John Wild, brings years of experience teaching introductory students to this revision, manifesting itself with unique pedagogy and contemporary topical presentation. Barbara Chiappetta continues to provide her expertise in active learning methods by guiding instructors with hints for engaging students, and overseeing the development of dynamic new interactive technology. Barbara has also collaborated with John on topical presentation and the writing of three key supplements (Study Guide, Instructor's Resource Manual, and F.A.S.T. Annotations). Kermit Larson maintains his role as consultant overseeing all changes to the new edition, and directing the revision process. All major elements of the text have been evaluated and revised to reflect the contemporary course, including pedagogy, topical coverage, end-of-chapter material, and the use of the Internet.
About the Author
Kermit D. Larson is the Arthur Andersen & Co. Alumni Professor of Accounting Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin. He served as chairman of the U.T. Department of Accounting and was Visiting Associate Professor at Tulane University. His scholarly articles have been published in a variety of journals, including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accountancy, and Abacus. He is the author of several books, including FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, and FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING, both published by Richard D. Irwin, Inc. Professor Larson is a member of The American Accounting Association, the Texas Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. His activities with the AAA involved service as Vice President, as Southwest Regional Vice President, and as chairperson of several committees, including the Committee of Concepts and Standards. He was a member of the committee that planned the first AAA Doctoral Consortium and served as its Director. Professor Larson served as President of the Richard D. Irwin Foundation. His other activities have included serving on the Accounting Accreditation Committee and on the Accounting Standards Committee of the AACSB. He has been an expert witness on cases involving mergers, antitrust litigation, consolidation criteria, franchise taxes and expropriation of assets by foreign governments.
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