Total Page : 224
Publisher : McGraw Hill/Irwin
Publication Date : 2009 09 08
>> 5 star book
I have written this review for the preceding fourth edition of this book However I found it so great I wanted to let the potential buyers about this book
As a professional studying part time I was first afraid of the size and apparent density of this book However it s turned out to be the best manual I have ever experienced whether it is in exact sciences or social sciences
1 The text is clearly written and understandable which is the reason why this is a 600 page book the authors take their time to explain clearly but still as succinctly as possible what they want you to understand then learn At the end of the day the book reads fast
2 Within each chapter there are plenty of 150 word illustrations of concrete examples taken from leading newspapers or accounting journals which help linking the theory the main body of the book to the practice real life These are up to date in addition to be interesting
3 There are multiple quick exercises and problems throughout the chapters which are answered with explanations at the end of each chapter On many occasions they have helped me understand more deeply the discussion of the chapter and they have also helped me perform in the exercises and problems I had to do myself during my course more by guiding me rather than stupidly working by complete analogy
4 The book is clearly structured with learning objectives stated at the beginning of each chapter with a brief description and at the end of each chapter with a brief summary Paragraphs are clearly defined there are definitions of key words and concepts at the end of each chapter complemented by a complete index
5 Last but not least this is the first time I have experienced an actually useful and enjoyable multimedia book By going on the book s website one can download a 30 minute presentation audio narrated text or narrated video slide show for each chapter storable on an iPod and/or any computer Great before reading the chapter as well as after In addition one or two additional real life video examples are available per chapter in a journalistic type reportage There are also many useful quick exercises on line which also give a short explanation when your answer is wrong excel templates and more
In summary this book is surely great for full time students As for part time students or professionals who want/need to get an introduction or refresh of their memory about accounting who will have to struggle with a busy schedule and lack of enthusiasm to start studying in the evening this book is perfect Congratulations to the authors
>> Fast shipping
Fast shipping the produuct now as descreibed it had highlights throughout the whole book
>> New not sure
This textbook was listed as new but the cover has some wear There were black sticky markings on both the front and the back cover The pages themselves seem fine It was as if someone carried this book around in their backpack for a semester and never opened it I am not sure if I d consider it new condition
Shipping was prompt and the packaging was fine
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