The Gateway to the Profession 99% of surveyed practicing accountants feel that Kieso, Weygandt, and Warfield's Intermediate Accounting helped prepare them for success in professional practice. 100% would recommend the text to someone currently studying for an accounting degree. 80% said they referred to their copy when they first entered professional practice. Professionals who learned accounting from Intermediate Accounting find themselves well prepared to enter the workplace. So well prepared in fact, that many keep their copy of the text to refer to again and again. Why is this text so essential for professional success? * Currency--This 12th edition of Intermediate Accounting reflects the state-of-the-art in accounting today. The text is kept current with the Intermediate Accounting Newsletter, a periodical for users of the text that spotlights the very latest developments and their implications. * Real-world examples and illustrations--Numerous examples from real corporations help you understand exactly how professionals apply accounting principles and techniques. International Insight notes compare accounting practices in other countries. * Hands-on practice--This 12th edition features Professional Simulation problems, modeled on the new computerized exam. In addition, new accounting research exercises help you practice using the Financial Accounting Research Database System (FARS). * Comprehensive and clear explanations of concepts--The authors' clear writing style and logical organization help you understand the material. Make Kieso your gateway to the profession!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
an added value to my education:
This book is a added value to the course intermediate to accounting. It is a good tool in preparation of the terms. All chapters are clearly defined and in a good order.
Intermediate acccounting:
It was the wrong book, there is an update to this book. It was send back I am waiting for my refund. Larry Sisson
Expensive. Necesary.:
This book is necesary, although it is expensive. You will receive an overview of more accounting principles you ever thought could be fit in one book. Good luck remenbering all of them. Systematic and Rational...
What You Need:
I had two intermediate acc. classes at college that went by this book... one for the first half of the book, one for the second half. For those intimidated by the size, trust me it isn't that bad; probably 2/5 of the 1400 pages are for the after-chapter exercises and problems, which are, needless to say, integral to your understanding of accounting. The fact is, there simply isn't enough room in the text to cover all the situations/complexities (for instance in leases) tested by the problems/exercises, so... more info
