College Accounting, Chapters 1-27, 24th Student Edition

MORE SHOW ME HOW VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE WITH THIS NEW EDITION. Created for the most frequently assigned end-of-chapter items, Show Me How problem demonstration videos provide a step-by-step model of a similar problem. Embedded tips help students avoid common mistakes and pitfalls.

THE END-OF-CHAPTER DISCUSSION QUESTIONS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS. These can be used in the classroom to spark further conversation or as a discussion board topic in an online course.

EXCELLENT EXAMPLES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS VISUALLY GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH THE STEPS OF ACCOUNTING. Leading authors Heintz and Parry continue to clarify principles by providing thorough and relevant explanations. Visually engaging, simple examples and figures work with clear step-by-step directions to clarify key accounting principles.

CAREFULLY CRAFTED CONTENT REINFORCES THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING IN BUSINESS TODAY. Students leave your course with a solid understanding of the role of the accounting equation. Coverage throughout this edition consistently reinforces where specific accounts fit to ensure students can apply and see the value of what they've learned.

LEARNING TIPS REINFORCE BASIC CONTENT. These learning aids and other tools draw attention to fundamental information as these principles are clearly presented in each chapter throughout this edition.

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING TOOLS CHECK AND REINFORCE STUDENT UNDERSTANDING. Remember, notations are an overview of important concepts, while popular Demonstration Problems illustrate problems and solutions using multiple concepts from the chapter. Check Your Knowledge questions and Checkpoint Exercises let students solve an exercise at the end of each learning objective and check their answers to ensure they understand the basic concepts before continuing.

EXERCISES AND PROBLEMS OFFER A VARIETY OF PRACTICE. Exercises emphasize one learning objective, while problems encompass multiple learning objectives. Mastery Problems cover multiple learning objectives and are now available with an algorithmic alternative in CNOWV2, while Accounting Data Analytics with Excel and Accounting with QuickBooks Online connects technology with accounting concepts. In addition, Comprehensive Problems let students apply accounting procedures to the processes studied in a series of chapters (Chapters 1–6, 7–15 and 16–19).

ENHANCE STUDENTS' SKILLS WITH THE NEW ACCOUNTING DATA ANALYTICS WITH EXCEL FEATURE. The Accounting Data Analytics with Excel feature helps students understand how Excel can be used as an Accounting analytical and decision-making tool. This exposes students to how data analytics is used in the accounting field and gives them the opportunity to enhance their Excel skills. This algorithmic feature is assignable and auto-graded in CNOWv2.

LEARN HOW TO WORK IN A REAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM WITH THE NEW ACCOUNTING WITH QUICKBOOKS ONLINE FEATURE. Accounting with QuickBooks Online is a new feature available as an online Appendix at cengage.com. This integrated approach of teaching the fundamentals of accounting with QuickBooks Online helps students learn to utilize a real-world cloud-based accounting while developing skills they can apply in the workplace. The Accounting with QuickBooks Online learning objectives, Show Me How videos and step-by-step screen captures help students apply accounting concepts in the cloud.

NEW TELL ME MORE VIDEO SERIES AVAILABLE FOR ALL CHAPTERS. Short Tell Me More lecture activities explain the core concepts of the chapter through an engaging auditory and visual presentation. These videos provide students with more information about the learning objective topics and include assignable questions in CNOWv2. Available either on a stand-alone basis or as an assignment, they are ideal for all class formats -- flipped model, online, hybrid or face-to-face.

REAL WORLD PERSPECTIVES AVAILABLE IN EACH CHAPTER. This feature provides examples of actual business events or situations, allowing students to easily connect chapter topics to the everyday life.

ETHICS IN ACTION PRESENTS STUDENTS WITH IMPORTANT ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS FOUND IN MODERN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES. This feature highlights work-related ethical dilemmas and enhances student critical thinking through further analysis. The Ethics In Action activities can be completed individually, in groups or through classroom discussion.