Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting: Theory and Practice - Hardcover

Freeman, Robert J.; Shoulders, Craig D.; Allison, Gregory S.; Patton, Terry K.; Smith, G. Robert, Jr.

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9780136029519: Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting: Theory and Practice

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ISBN 10: 0136029515 ISBN 13: 9780136029519

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2008

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This is a comprehensive textbook that is written through the eyes of the learner to prepare them for professional government and not-for-profit accounting practice and the CPA exam. Governmental and non-profit accounting concepts, principles, and practices. For accountants who need an up-to-date textbook covering state and local government, federal government, and not-for-profit organization accounting

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THE most comprehensive text in the field, this introduction to accounting and financial reporting for state and local governments and nonprofit organizations offers an excellent balance between theory and practice.

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NEW! Updated throughout for GASB Statement 34 and Related Pronouncements
Now covers the most current standards through 2001.

NEW! Comprehensive Case
A significant new feature of this edition is a comprehensive case covering the accounting activities and financial reports for a hypothetical city. This comprehensive case addresses many key issues in Chapters 4 through 15 and gives students a continuing experience in accounting for and reporting on the activities of a small government for an entire year.

NEW! Reordered and Revised Chapters 10-12 on Proprietary Funds and Fiduciary Funds

NEW! Updated Coverage of Financial Reporting Requirements, Financial Reports, and Derivation of Government-Wide Financial Statement Data (Chapters 13-15)

NEW! Revised/Updated Coverage of Not-for-Profit Organizations, Colleges and Universities, and Hospitals (Chapters 16-18)

NEW! PowerPoint Slides The seventh edition includes a comprehensive set of PowerPoint slides ready for classroom use.

NEW! Companion Web Site at www.prenhall.com/freeman
The Web site contains downloadable supplements for students and faculty, hotlinks to useful Web sites, and periodic updates to testing materials and other instructor resources.