John J. Wild,
University of Wisconsin-Madison Vernon J. Richardson,
University of Arkansas Ken W. Shaw,
University of Missouri
ISBN: 0078136679 Copyright year: 2011
Feature Summary
Multiple Choice Quizzes: A multiple choice quiz is included at the end of each chapter to check students on their comprehension of the materials read.
Marginal Annotations : Marginal annotations reference the relevance of accounting in today’s world. These annotations include student hints to better understand the finer points of accounting.
Beyond the Numbers is a special set of assignment materials that reinforce critical thinking skills and decision making with real company examples and Internet applications.
Reporting in Action requires analysis and use of Best Buy’s accounting data. This unique feature allows use of the most current Best Buy information in the marketplace.
Comparative Analysis compares the performance of Best Buy and RadioShack. These activities help develop analytical and evaluation skills.
Ethics Challenge confronts ethical concerns based on chapter material. Many of these challenges involve actions where the ethical path is blurred.
Workplace Communication exercises aim at applying accounting knowledge to develop written and verbal communication skills in business.
Taking It to the Net requires accessing a Website and obtaining information relevant to the chapter. It aims to make readers familiar with online information and aware of the power of Web technology.
Teamwork in Action assignments require preparing, analyzing, and using information in teams. They can be completed in or outside of class. These active learning activities reinforce understanding of key topics and help develop interpersonal skills.
You Call It assignments feature interesting and current items from practice that are relevant for accounting to help students link accounting directly to business activities.
Your Ethics Call assignments require students to make accounting and business decisions with ethical consequences. It uses role-playing to show the interaction of judgment and ethics, the need for ethical awareness, and the impact of ethics.
Chapter Linkages ( A Look Back, A Look at this Chapter, A Look Ahead) launch each chapter and establish bridges between prior, current, and upcoming chapters. This organizational tool assists readers in effectively learning the materials and helps them link concepts across topics.
New and Updated Assignments: All assignments for each chapter are new, revised, and/or updated. Assignments reflect new accounting pronouncements and business developments in practice. Additional exercises have been added for this edition based on reviewer feedback to ensure exercise availability for every topic covered in the chapter.
End-of-Chapter Materials:
Demonstration Problems
Chapter Summaries
Key Terms
Multiple Choice Quizzes
Discussion Questions
Quick Study assignments
Exercises
Problem Sets A & B
Serial Problems
How You Doin’? boxes within each chapter reinforce the immediately preceding materials. They allow the reader to momentarily pause and reflect on topics described. They give immediate feedback on the reader’s comprehension before moving along to new topics. Answers are provided at the end of each chapter.
In the News boxes draws student attention to accounting topics that are relevant to current happenings in the business world.
Comprehensive Problems are included in several chapters and focus on multiple learning objectives from multiple chapters. They integrate and summarize key principles. They can also act as brief practice sets incorporating real world scenarios and technology.
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