Keeping its finger on the pulse of the profession, the new twelfth edition
update of this bestselling book effectively prepares readers for their
accounting futures. They'll find the latest information in the field, including
Sarbanes-Oxley Act legislation as well as proven tips for passing the
computerized CPA exam. Reflecting the demands for entry-level accountants, the
focus of this book is on fostering critical thinking skills, reducing emphasis
on memorization and encouraging more analysis and interpretation by requiring
use of technology tools, spreadsheets and databases. It integrates numerous
examples from real corporations throughout the chapters to clearly demonstrate
how accounting principles and techniques are applied in practice.