The 'Think it Through' sections in the chapter will provide some good fodder for discussion. There are many exercises and problems for students to use in the application of the material. However, as a straight, white woman, I might not be as sensitive to the issues.

This creates a lot of confusion in some of the students. Other texts have the instructor teaching to the equation and then introducing the concept of debits and credits. Also, really liked how debits and credits are brought into the discussion of the accounting equation early. The illustrations are particularly helpful. Although chapters 1-5 must be presented in sequential order since we are discussing a sequence of events in an accounting cycle, the others can easily be moved around in terms of order presented. Terminology is consistent as well.Įach chapter is broken into smaller, easily digested sections. There is much consistency between the chapters in terms of how they are structured. Words such as ancillary even though explained later, might turn off a reader who already struggles with the language. Looking at this from the context of a non-native English speaker, some of the language or vocabulary would be difficult to comprehend.

The life examples are drawn from companies which are relevant and understandable to students today. It delves quite a bit into the 'why' of accounting which is sometimes glossed over in favor of mechanics in other texts. The textbook provides a thorough overview of the accounting system. Reviewed by Dianne Poulos, Adjunct Professor, Bunker Hill Community College on 6/30/20

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