Financial Accounting (10th Edition)
Financial Accounting, authored by Robert Libby, Patricia Libby, and Frank Hodge, is built on the premise that the study of accounting is a vital and exciting part of any business career. This 10th edition stands apart from traditional textbooks by focusing on career relevance and student engagement. The authors have carefully selected material and designed the pedagogy to ensure that the subject matter is accessible and applicable to future business professionals.
Key Features and Methodology
The text successfully implements a real-world, single focus company approach in every chapter. By using recognizable companies and actual financial statements, the authors demonstrate the importance of financial data in real-time decision-making. This approach proves the relevance of accounting to all students, regardless of their chosen major.
A hallmark of this edition is the “building-block” approach to transaction analysis. Understanding that the accounting cycle is the foundation of success in the field, the authors provide a deliberate and paced introduction to transactions. By allowing students time to practice and gain mastery over fundamental concepts before advancing to complex topics like adjusting entries, the text ensures a higher rate of student success and comprehension.
Book Specifications
- Title: Financial Accounting
- Author: Robert Libby, Patricia Libby, Frank Hodge
- Edition: 10th Edition
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Publication Date: January 4, 2019
- ISBN-10: 1259964949
- ISBN-13: 978-0978727963