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Joel G. Siegel (Author), Nick A. Dauber (Author), Jae K. Shim (Author)
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0470168137 978-0470168134 January 29, 2008 4
The newly updated fast-reference problem solver

The Vest Pocket CPA-the convenient, comprehensive reference professionals have relied on for nearly fifteen years-is now updated in a new Fourth Edition to give today's busy executives and accountants the helpful information they need in a quick-reference format.

Whether in public practice or private industry, professionals will always have this reliable reference tool at their fingertips because it easily goes anywhere-to a client's office, on a business trip, or to an important lunch meeting.

Fully revised, the Fourth Edition:
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Includes complete coverage of the New Risk Assessment Auditing Standards and Standards of the PCAOB
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Covers new pronouncements on important accounting principles including fair value measurement, financial assets, accounting changes, exchanges of nonmonetary assets, and compilation and review services
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Adds new chapters on professional ethics and quality controls for CPA firms
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Packed with practical techniques and rules of thumb for analyzing, evaluating, and solving day-to-day accounting issues, The Vest Pocket CPA, Fourth Edition helps you quickly pinpoint what to look for, what to watch out for, what to do, and how to do it. In an easy-to-use Q & A format, it covers such useful topics as financial measures, ratios, and procedures and includes checklists, samples, and worked-out solutions to a variety of accounting problems.

The Vest Pocket CPA, Fourth Edition is a powerful companion for the complex, ever-changing world of accounting.

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This second edition of an accounting 'bible' uses a Q & A format to deliver answers to a variety of common accounting questions; from using balance sheets and taxation charts to analyzing projects and budgeting capital. This has been revised and updated to reflect the latest laws and provides all key methods of calculating inventory and other business concerns. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The newly updated fast-reference problem solver

The Vest Pocket CPA—the convenient, comprehensive reference professionals have relied on for nearly fifteen years—is now updated in a new Fourth Edition to give today's busy executives and accountants the helpful information they need in a quick-reference format.

Whether in public practice or private industry, professionals will always have this reliable reference tool at their fingertips because it easily goes anywhere—to a client's office, on a business trip, or to an important lunch meeting.

Fully revised, the Fourth Edition:

  • Includes complete coverage of the New Risk Assessment Auditing Standards and Standards of the PCAOB

  • Covers new pronouncements on important accounting principles including fair value measurement, financial assets, accounting changes, exchanges of nonmonetary assets, and compilation and review services

  • Adds new chapters on professional ethics and quality controls for CPA firms

  • Packed with practical techniques and rules of thumb for analyzing, evaluating, and solving day-to-day accounting issues, The Vest Pocket CPA, Fourth Edition helps you quickly pinpoint what to look for, what to watch out for, what to do, and how to do it. In an easy-to-use Q & A format, it covers such useful topics as financial measures, ratios, and procedures and includes checklists, samples, and worked-out solutions to a variety of accounting problems.

The Vest Pocket CPA, Fourth Edition is a powerful companion for the complex, ever-changing world of accounting.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 768 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (January 29, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470168137
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470168134
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Summary for those with an accounting background, June 13, 2005
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Ron (North York, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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If you have an accounting background and need a quick reference guide to refresh your memories, this is a great book. The authors also provide practical tips in boxes to remind you what to watch out for in particular circumstances. In a nutshell, it basically cramps a few years worth of accounting courses into one very compact book.

For those of you who do not have an accounting background, this book will not be for you since it does not go into any great length to explain any accounting concepts. It basically assume you already know your stuff and simply needs a refresher.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for preparing CPA exam!, March 20, 2007
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This is really a great book for CPA exam. All the important accounting materials are covered in the book, and the wording is easy to understand. The part I like the most is that it has examples for each topic. I think it is a must have book for people who want to take the CPA exam. The book is not heavy, so you can carry it anywhere you want to go.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable & Easy to Read, April 22, 2005
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The Vest Pocket CPA is a concise and comprehensive guide that provides a quick reference for executives and accountants. The reference is updated for the recent changes instituted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Its question and answer format provides an indispensable aid and its examples add clarity to complex accounting issues. I found this book to be enjoyable. It is an easy reading book.
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auditing standards, financial statement reporting, accumulated depreciation, operating income, capital budgeting, estimated liability, financial statement analysis, material beta, attest engagements, operating assets, conversion costs, profit variance analysis, technical advice memoranda, interest revenue, pension liability, fixed costs controllable, fractional share warrants, cost price variance, sales mix variance, prospective financial statements, statement that the accountant, total volume variance, upper occurrence limit, foreign currency statements, sales quantity variance
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Other Reporting Services, Analysis of Projects, United States of America, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Appraising Segmental Performance, Bonds Payable, Special Situations, Interest Expense, Key Financial Accounting Areas, Tax Court, Claims Court, Purchase Order, Audit Reports, Accounts Payable, Finished Goods, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, Income Statement Analysis, Karen Company, Receiving Report, Michael Company, Supreme Court, Code of Professional Conduct, Market Adjustment, Stock Dividend Distributable, Material Alpha
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