Financial Accounting by Walter Harrison offers an introductory course for students seeking to understand the fundamentals of financial accounting. This 11th edition builds on a user-focused approach to provide a comprehensive foundation in constructing and analyzing financial statements, essential skills for future careers.

The book is designed with readability and ease of understanding as top priorities, ensuring that complex concepts are broken down into manageable parts. With 888 pages of content, it covers the basics before advancing to more challenging topics, using a scaffolded approach to enhance comprehension and engagement.

Maintaining Pearson’s hallmark features of accuracy, clarity, and a wealth of algorithmic problems, this edition includes updated explanations and coverage, particularly in ratio analysis with decision-making guidelines. The inclusion of the latest methodologies and technology ensures that readers learn accounting concepts relevant to today’s business environment. Real-world company examples and exercises help solidify understanding and application.

Published on January 6, 2016, this edition is ideal for students looking to build a robust foundation in financial accounting and prepare for careers where analyzing financial information is crucial.

ISBN-13: 978-0134127620

Print Length: 888 pages