This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles,the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.
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By: Weygandt, Kieso, Kimmel, Trenholm, Warren, Novak
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd
Edition: 9th Canadian edition
ISBN: 9781119786887 (Print) or 9781119786870 (Digital - for Follett operated campus stores))
Instructions: WileyPLUS is a required resource in the course. Students MUST purchase. A direct link to purchase will be available within the course shell once the course starts.
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