Intermediate Accounting with Coach CD-ROM, PowerWeb: Financial Accounting, Alternate Exercises & Problems, and Net Tutor [Hardcover]

J. David Spiceland (Author), James Sepe (Author), Lawrence A. Tomassini (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072836865 | ISBN-13: 978-0072836868 | Publication Date: January 3, 2003 | Edition: 3

"Intermediate Accounting, Third Edition", by Spiceland, Sepe and Tomassini will gain support in traditional and technology-driven accounting departments, especially those looking for a more concise, decision-making text that reinforces challenging concepts via CD-ROM. This revision of this text is based around a 'Learning System'. The revision of this 'Learning System' was built on improving the clarity of the chapters, emphasizing more decision-making in order to prepare students for the changes taking place on the CPA exam, acknowledging the diversity of students and their learning styles by creating supplemental materials to assure the success of every student, and creating a consistent text and supplemental package for both students and instructor's giving us the best possible intermediate text on the market.Returning to the Third edition is the award winning 'Coach' CD-ROM. This Coach CD-ROM is a multimedia product integrating audio and video clips, animated illustrations, cases, and alternative reading material that helps students comprehend some of the more difficult topics associated with intermediate accounting. Designed specifically for the Spiceland text, instructors and students will find these learning tools placed strategically throughout the text. This is the most comprehensive Learning System in Intermediate Accounting. At only 1120 pages (300 pages less than the average intermediate accounting text), Spiceland, Sepe and Tomassini have not sacrificed content for pages. Instead, the authors have created a very flexible text with a student friendly writing style that focuses on explaining not just how to apply a procedure, but why it's applied.

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About the Author

J. David Spiceland received his MBA at Southern Illinois University and his Ph.D. at University of Arkansas. Dr. Spiceland has been recognized for his teaching, and is active in the AAA.

Jim Sepe received his MBA at the University of California—Berkeley and his Ph.D. at the University of Washington. He has received numerous teaching awards at Santa Clara University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1200 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 3 edition (January 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072836865
• ISBN-13: 978-0072836868
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,238,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and detailed book, July 14, 2004

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This review is from: Intermediate Accounting with Coach CD-ROM, PowerWeb: Financial Accounting, Alternate Exercises & Problems, and Net Tutor (Hardcover)

Design:
Well-designed with appropriate section headings. There are also short notes by the side of the pages, emphasizing the important points. Colored boxes were used to show illustrations and applications of real issues.

Content:
This book is based on the U.S. accounting standards. It is very factual, detailed and clear in explanations. There are also well-illustrated examples to enhance students' understanding of the concepts. Issues covered include classifications of items in the financial statements and measuring the items accurately. Ethical concerns are also addressed in the classification and measurement.

For who:
Definitely a good book for students seeking understanding of the concepts behind U.S. accounting standards. As the title suggests, students should have prior knowledge of accounting like basic bookkeeping and double-entry rules. However, given the changing business environment and recent accounting scandals, students should also visit the SEC websites and read the news for better understanding and keeping up-to-date with accounting standards.