Publisher's Synopsis
EQUIPS STUDENTS THE FOUNDATION NEEDED TO MASTER GOVERNMENT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCOUNTING
Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting: Concepts and Practices, Tenth Edition, adds former GASB Assistant Director, Dean Michael Mead, as an author. The fully revised tenth edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the accounting and financial reporting standards that shape the public and not-for-profit sectors. Written by leading experts-including those directly involved in setting the standards-this textbook not only explains the technical requirements but also delves into their purpose, implications, and real-world applications.
Emphasizing concepts over rote memorization, Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting develops critical-thinking skills that enable students to analyze financial statements, interpret key reports, and make informed decisions in the dynamic world of public sector and not-for-profit finance.
Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in governmental and not-for-profit accounting, financial analysis, performance management, and auditing, Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting is ideal for students pursuing degrees in accounting, public administration, or not-for-profit management. It is also a valuable resource for executive education programs and in-house training for professionals working in government and not-for-profit sectors.
AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE
This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text.
- Short Videos created by the authors review key material, walk students through complex topics, and offer background for major pronouncements.
- Downloadable Spreadsheets and Files allow students to analyze actual financial statements.
- Interactive Self-Scoring Quizzes provide basic assessment with immediate feedback for each learning objective.
