Fundamental Accounting Principles Vol. 1 [Hardcover]

Kermit D. Larson (Author), John J Wild (Author), Barbara Chiappetta (Author), Kermit Larson (Author), John Wild (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2004 | ISBN-10: 007294661X | ISBN-13: 978-0072946611 | Edition: 17

This text is now available in a new edition – Please see ISBN 0070918481

Larson's Fundamental Accounting Principles has been setting the standard in financial accounting for over a decade and continues to keep pace with the changing needs of today's classroom. The Twelfth Canadian Edition benefits from a superior research and development process, and sets the standard in using technology to enhance teaching and learning - in and beyond the classroom. The Twelfth Canadian Edition continues to build on the core strengths that have made it a market leader - presenting accounting principles in a clear, comprehensive, and technically accurate text that has been developed in accordance with evolving market needs. New to the Twelfth Canadian Edition is the introduction of the Student Success Cycle to reinforce the learning process. Learning involves a cycle, and financial accounting is no exception. Following the steps in the Student Success Cycle will help students learn, rather than simply memorize, the basics of financial accounting. Critical Thinking Exercises have also been introduced to encourage the application of this knowledge. This text also continues to boast a superior supplements and technology package, which supports the widest range of teaching and learning, whether in a traditional or technology-enhanced classroom. Like the text, the supporting resources and technology solutions have been developed in accordance with market needs and set a new standard in Financial Accounting.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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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.

John J. Wild is Professor of Business and Vilas Research Scholar at The University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he also received his Ph.D. He has received numerous teaching awards at Wisconsin as well as from Michigan State University. He is a frequent speaker at universities and national and international conferences.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 17 edition (January 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007294661X
• ISBN-13: 978-0072946611
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very dry, November 14, 2006

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M. Chase "Gangster of Love" (Newton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamental Accounting Principles Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

I had to purchase this book for use in two of my accounting principles courses and it ended up being the most dry and yawn-inducing book I've ever had the DISpleasure of reading. If you're a teacher and looking for a book for your ACCT I or II course, skip over this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible, June 23, 2011

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This review is from: Fundamental Accounting Principles (Hardcover)

I did not receive this item. I got the packaging without the book inside. I ended up having to order a book from somewhere else

1.0 out of 5 stars Only 1/3 the book, February 1, 2012

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This review is from: Fundamental Accounting Principles, Vol 1 (Chapters 1-12) (Hardcover)

This book is supposed to accompany online course materials that this particular text DOES NOT HAVE. No Connect here. Also, the first 12 chapters are only HALF THE BOOK. The complete book contains 25. DON'T BUY THIS IF YOU ACTUALLY TAKE ACCOUNTING COURSES. Total waste of my time and money.