Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting I (Schaum's) [Paperback]

Joel Lerner (Author), James Cashin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070381496 | ISBN-13: 978-0070381490 | Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Edition: 5

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Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: brush up before tests; find answers fast; study quickly and more effectively; get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks. Schaum's Outlines give you the information teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format­­without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill.

Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's lets you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember­­fast! And Schaum's are so complete they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find: 520 detailed problems with step-by-step solutions; five complete practice exams, with answers at the back; complete coverage of the material in Accounting I; a solved-problem approach that teaches you accounting with hands-on help; clear explanations of accounting theory and practice. If you want top grades and thorough understanding of the first course in accounting, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

About the Author

Joel Lerner has coauthored the Schaum's Outlines of Principles of Accounting I & II and Business mathematids and is the sole author of Bookkeeping for the Utterly Confused. He is also a financial lecturer for several Fortune 500 firms and has produced his own TV and radio series for fiteen years.

James Cashin was Emeritus Professor of Accoounting at Hofstra University, where he was formerly Chairman of the Accounting Department. He coauthored several Accounting books for Schaum's.

Product Details

• Paperback: 388 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 5 edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070381496
• ISBN-13: 978-0070381490
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to Learn Accounting? Buy this Book!, May 4, 2005

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Mark Yelavich (Roseville, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting I (Schaum's) (Paperback)

I admit it. I used to be intimidated with accounting. Its concepts were somewhat of a mystery. Debits and credits, journals and ledgers, balance sheets and income statements, adjusting entries, etc. You get the picture.

A year and a half ago, I bought this book. I now enjoy accounting because the authors were so successful and effective in teaching its precepts. Lerner and Cashin have turned muddy water into a clear pool. Why weren't my college professors so effective?

I read this book from cover to cover. I'm hoping that others will benefit as much as I have from this book. Chapters cover: accounting concepts, financial statements, transactional classification, adjusting and closing procedures, business and merchandising worksheets, methods of valuing inventory, receivables, cash and its control, payroll, and also property plant and equipment

The magic of this book revolves around lucid explanations and practical examples. The authors teach the principles, provide numerous examples and then afford the reader the opportunity to apply the lessons material. The book takes you step by step and builds upon the fundamentals.

If you take the time to do the chapter end problems, you should benefit greatly from this introduction to accounting.

Truly, I think the book is a wonderful resource and guide.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting I (Shcaum's), March 9, 2006

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Chandrasek R. Pillai - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting I (Schaum's) (Paperback)

Presented in manner to make it easy to understand and practice. I became an "accountant" within the period I took to go through the entire book-one month! Now I do my own accounts using the principles I leant and a Peachtree accounting software.
I will be purchasing Schaum's other books.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very clear and thorough, January 11, 2007

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brenberk "bren" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting I (Schaum's) (Paperback)

It was very clear and thorough. It is pretty good for the CLEP, but you will need Principles of Accounting 1 too.