Financial Accounting by Robert Libby (Author) delves into the inherently interesting yet often overlooked subject of financial accounting. The ninth edition of this textbook is designed to engage students and demonstrate the relevance of accounting in future business careers. Authored by Libby, Libby, and Hodge, it emphasizes a real-world, single focus company approach throughout each chapter, using engaging companies and their financial statements to illustrate key concepts. This building-block approach ensures that students gain mastery over transaction analysis before moving on to more complex topics like adjusting entries, leading to greater success in the course. The book is published by McGraw Hill with dimensions of 9.4 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches and contains 703 pages. ISBN-10: 1259222136; ISBN-13: 978-1259222139. The publication date is January 12, 2016.