Financial Accounting Theory and Analysis: Text Readings and Cases, Eighth Edition

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Updated, refocused, and revised, this Eighth Edition of ACCOUNTING THEORY AND ANALYSIS will help you build strong critical thinking skills and a sound theoretical background, so you can evaluate accounting practice in today’s increasingly global world economy. The text’s unique and timely collection of cases covers all major areas of accounting and shows how the latest accounting standards impact decision making.

Customer Reviews:

Huh?.......2006-10-11

Apparently, the previous two reviews were written by the authors.

In all honesty, this is the most un-readable text I have encountered in my 4 years of undergrad and 1+ years of grad study.

I can understand the diffuclty in translating FASB and SFAS principles to layman's terms, but the general flow of the text is verbose and time consuming.

The follow up questions at the end of each chapter often refer to topics that are defined differently in the chapter itself, leading you to re-read and re-read the same chapter. Important topics that could be otherwise easily explained are drawn out to the point where you feel your just plain stupid.

If you are a professor and your looking for a text to assign, this is not it.

Unless you're a sadist.

A review of Accounting Theory text.......2000-03-01

In my opinion, this is an outstanding text. It is easy to read and it covers all the important areas of accouning theory. In my view, this text eliminates the need for the student to study sentences trying to understand what is being said. The writing is clear and straight to the point. Thus, one can concentrate on learning, not trying to unscramble sentences for meaning. If you are looking for an accounting theory text, give this one a look-see. My guess is that you will like what you read. Like all theory texts, however, this one does NOT come with much material to assist an instructor (e.g., no test bank, no transparencies to assist in teaching, etc.). About the only thing I found was an accompanying booklet that gives answers to "cases" that are in given for each chapter. However, this is not a serious drawback, in my view. Because of skimpy supporting material, I would think that authors would notice this and "corner the market" by trying to please educators. Given the excellence of this text, my guess is that ample supporting materials would put this text in lots of classrooms. But that is just my opinion.

Well presented and simple to understand. But lack............1999-08-18

This book has presented the Accounting Theory in a simple to understand manner. It is useful for those who need to acquire simple to understand theories in the FASB. Unfortunetly, the book does not go into the explaining of the many theories in details, eg. the prescriptive and descriptive theories.

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The book that will bring you into the 21st century. An additional 250 pages of new information, case studies, charts, diagrams, graphs, tools and techniques which will assure your survival in tomorrow's global marketplace. It will enhance your library if you have the first edition.

At last, a handbook for the beginner who wants to implement a Supplier Certification program at their company or for the innovator who is already championing a Supplier Certification program. A handbook full of tips, theories, practical advice, checklists and numerous samples you can use right now in implementing a Supplier Certification program. Here are a few of the topics covered: Why Supplier Certification?, the Supplier Selection Criteria, the Supplier Selection Process, Supplier Surveys and Audits - how to develop the most efficient and accurate framework for assessing your suppliers, Utilizing Supplier Surveys, Supplier Quality Management, Partnership Agreements, the Phases of Certification, Supplier Ratings and Implementing the Program.

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This is the first dedicated book to cover the basics of a wide range of stable isotope applications in a manner appropriate for someone entering the field. At the same time, it offers sufficient detail – and numerous references and examples – to direct research for further inquiry. Discusses diverse topics such as hydrology, carbon in plants, meteorites, carbonates, metamorphic rocks, etc. Explores the theory and principles of isotope fractionation. Offers unique, up-to-date discussion of meteorite (extraterrestrial) isotope data. Presents the subject in an interesting historical context, with the classic papers noted. A useful reference for students taking the course and professionals entering the field of Geochemistry.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Resource.......2007-05-13

This is an excellent resource for the use and analysis of stable isotopes and their applications in isogeochemistry. Not only could this book be an excellent textbook for graduate studies, but a reference that would be utilized time and time again.

A great addition to the field.......2006-07-28

This book is sensational. It is well researched, and well written--two things that one does not always find in a science textbook. Dr. Sharp has also spent the time to index the book so that it more user friendly. I predict this book will be around for a long time. It's much more current, and useful than the other books out there on Stable Isotopes.

Principles of Stable Isotope Geochemistry, 1/e

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Principles of Stable Isotope Geochemistry, 1/e
Zachary Sharp
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OHBEMM

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The 26th International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors was held from 29 July to 2 August 2002 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. It is the premier meeting in the field of semiconductor physics and attracted over 1000 participants from leading academic, governmental and industrial institutions in some 50 countries around the world. Plenary and invited papers (34) have been printed in the paper volume, and all submitted papers (742) are included on the CD-ROM. These proceedings provide an international perspective on the latest research and a review of recent developments in semiconductor physics. Topics range from growth and properties of bulk semiconductors to the optical and transport properties of semiconductor nanostructures. There are 742 papers, mostly arranged in chapters on Bulk, dynamics, defects and impurities, growth (147); Heterostructures, quantum wells, superlattices - optical (138); Heterostructures, quantum wells, superlattices - transport (97); Quantum nanostructures - optical (120); Quantum nanostructures - transport (85); New materials and concepts (52); Novel devices (43); and Spin and magnetic effects (48). A number of trends were identified in setting up the overall programme of the conference. There were significant contributions from new directions of research such as nanostructures and one-dimensional physics; spin effects and ferromagnetism; and terahertz and subband physics. These complemented areas in which the conference has traditional strengths, such as defects and bulk materials; crystal growth; quantum transport; and optical properties. As a record of a conference that covers the whole range of semiconductor physics, this book is an essential reference for researchers working on semiconductor physics, device physics, materials science, chemistry, and electronic and electrical engineering.

Physics of Semiconductors 2002: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference, Edinburgh, 29 July to 2 August 2002

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Physics of Semiconductors 2002: Proceedings of the 26th International Conference, Edinburgh, 29 July to 2 August 2002
J.H Davies
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MUBFC0

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