Accounting Theory: Conceptual Issues in a Political --Free PDF Ebook Download

Free PDF Ebook Download Hardcover: 696 pages Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 7th edition (November 16, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 9781412953450 ISBN-13: 978-1412953450 ASIN: 1412953456 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches Product Description Now Published by SAGE! An extensive overview of accounting theory concepts and application Balancing accounting theory with practical issues, the Seventh Edition of Accounting Theory: Conceptual Issues in a Political and Economic Environmentcontinues to clearly identify the conceptual elements of accounting theory and apply those elements to practice. The book provides an important overview of accounting and financial issues in economic and political contexts, providing students with a strong conceptual framework. Features of the Seventh Edition Continues to provides a solid introduction to international accounting issues citing top academic journals Relates more theoretical issues to real world examples coming from the popular news media Places greater emphasis on principles based as opposed to rules-based standards Includes more pedagogical features such as questions, cases, problems, and writing assignments-many from corporate annual reports Offers a historical perspective of accounting standards Instructor Resources on CD  Available by contacting Sage, these resources include answers to end-of-chapter materials, chapter summaries, test banks, PowerPoint slides for selected chapter highlights, and much more. Intended Audience Both undergraduate and graduate-level students of accounting theory will gain a solid foundation of and new insights into the history and development of accounting theory and the accounting field in general. Meet author James Dodd! www.cbpa.drake.edu/dodd/  About the Author James L. Dodd, Aliber Distinguished Professor of Accounting at Drake University, holds a B.S. in accounting from California State University-Fresno, M.B.A. from the University of South Alabama, and Ph.D. from The University of Georgia with a major in accounting and a minor in information systems. Before entering academe, Dr. Dodd worked in shipbuilding, aircraft engine, and diesel engine filtration industries for 15 years. His assignments at Litton, Teledyne, and Cummins included international experiences in industrial engineering, capital budgeting, profit planning, product pricing, cost accounting, long-range systems planning, and accounting controllerships at plant and corporate levels. Dr. Dodd is a Fulbright Scholar Alumnus, participating in academic exchanges with Norway (1999-2000) and Iceland (2007). His current teaching and research interests are in areas involving Accounting Theory, Fraud Examination, and International Accounting. He is a member of the American Accounting Association, American Institute of CPAs, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and Fulbright Alumni Association. John J. Rozycki, Associate Professor of Finance at Drake University, holds a B.S. in Biology from King's College, an MBA from the University of Scranton, and a Ph.D. from The Penn State University, major in finance. Before pursuing his doctoral education, Dr. Rozycki worked in the health care planning and telecommunications industries. Dr. Rozycki teaches corporate finance and equity valuation. His professional interests are in equity and business valuation, corporate capital allocation decisions, financial planning, financing decisions, and financial statement analysis. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society of Iowa, the Financial Management Association, and the Midwest Finance Association. He is a CFA charterholder. Dr. Rozycki was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and is married with two sons. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Hospice of Central Iowa and is active in his church. He enjoys the outdoors.