Accounting: The Foundation for Business Decisions - Financial Accounting (13th Edition)

Author: Williams
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Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The 13th edition of "Accounting: Basic for Business Decisions" by John J. Williams, led by Jane R. Williams, maintains the strengths of the 11th edition published six years ago, such as close alignment with business practices, internationalization, networking, and hands-on learning. The revision is also substantial, summarized as follows: (1) In terms of chapter arrangement, three new chapters have been added, and two chapters have been deleted or adjusted, highlighting the accounting cycle and management incentives. (2) Strengthening "soft" content, accounting is not only a technology and methodology but also related to human behavior and ethics. Therefore, this edition has increased the emphasis on ethical and moral education in both the main text and exercises to align with social trends. This book is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and MBA students, as well as for accountants and researchers to study. The content of this book is divided into two parts: Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. In addition to the traditional features of general accounting textbooks and previous editions of this book, "Accounting: Basic for Business Decisions" (13) also has the following new features: (1) Close alignment with business practices: The opening stories of each chapter involve current business events. (2) Close alignment with internationalization: In addition to the international business examples introduced in each chapter, a special unit on "International Business" has been added. (3) Close alignment with networking: Each chapter ends with Internet exercises, which not only review relevant knowledge but also strengthen network application skills. (4) Close alignment with practicality: The "Mini-Test" column in each chapter and the case studies at the end of each chapter provide opportunities for readers to apply what they have learned, enhancing their practical skills. The content of this book is comprehensive, with exercises of varying difficulty at the end of each chapter to help readers deeply understand the theories they have learned. This book is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and MBA students, as well as a reference book for accounting theory researchers, accountants engaged in business practice, and auditors working in CPA services.