Part One. Financial reporting and the accounting cycle -- Accounting information: users and uses -- Financial statements: an overview -- The accounting cycle: the mechanics of accounting -- Completing the accounting cycle -- Internal controls: ensuring the integrity of financial information -- Part Two. Operating activities -- Cash -- Receivables -- Inventory and the cost of sales -- Completing the operating cycle -- Part Three. Investing and financing activities -- Investments: property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets -- Financing: long-term liabilities -- Financing: equity -- Investments: debt and equity securities -- Part Four. Other dimensions of financial reporting -- Statement of cash flows -- Analyzing financial statements.
"This book guides you through the what, why and how of financial accounting in today's business world. Through a solid presentation of concepts and procedures blended with a wealth of real company examples and solved exercises, you can ensure your success." -- Preface