All cases have been updated. Every case now carries a copyright of 1994, 1995 or 1996, promising the instructor and student the most current financial reporting text/ casebook on the market.
Industry experience: Professor Hawkins' Teaching Notes, (provided in the Instructor's Manual), now reflect his experience as a consultant with Merrill Lynch, offering dynamic industry insight and a contemporary perspective for students.
Global penetration: Several new cases feature non-US based companies. Professor Hawkins' experience has shown that discussion of these cases enhances the students ability to understand US accounting practices and the alternative ways a company's financial statements might be viewed for decision-making purposes.
Each chapter presents a solid balance between text and case material. Therefore, a solid understanding of fundamentals and current practices in the area of corporate financial reporting are provided before the reader is expected to analyze more complex cases.
An exclusive chapter on International Standards is provided, (in addition to the wealth of cases featuring non-US based companies, and companies that do business globally), to emphasize the importance of understanding International Accounting Standards and how they differ from domestic standards.
Each chapter features a discussion of relevant financial statement analysis practices, although three chapters are devoted specifically to financial analysis topics. This will ensure a thorough understanding of financial analysis techniques and interpretation is gained as a result of using this text/ casebook. This also provides the reader with the necessary tools for solving cases presented in subsequent chapters.
The case approach offers an inherent "user perspective" as in most cases, students are asked to assume the role of the top management professional or financial statement user responsible for making recommendations. To solve the case effectively, the student must identify the administrative burdens, opportunities for action and the manager's responsibilities. Most importantly, they must identify with how financial reporting and their actions will impact other areas of top management or investor concern.
All cases have been updated. Every case now carries a copyright of 1994, 1995 or 1996,
Industry experience: Professor Hawkins' Teaching Notes, (provided in the Instructor's Manual), now reflect his experience as a consultant with Merrill Lynch.
Global penetration: Several new cases feature non-US based companies. Professor Hawkins' experience has shown that discussion of these cases enhances the students' ability to understand US accounting practices and the alternative ways a company's financial statements might be viewed for decision-making purposes.
Each chapter presents a solid balance between text and case material.
An exclusive chapter on International Standards is provided, (in addition to the wealth of cases featuring non-US based companies, and companies that do business globally).
Each chapter features a discussion of relevant financial statement analysis practices, although three chapters are devoted specifically to financial analysis topics.
The case approach offers an inherent "user perspective" as in most cases, students are asked to assume the role of the top management professional or financial statement user responsible for making recommendations. To solve the case effectively, the student must identify the administrative burdens, opportunities for action and the manager's responsibilities. Most importantly, they must identify with how financial reporting and their actions will impact other areas of top management or investor concern.
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