Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting: Concepts and Practices

by Michael H. Granof, Saleha B. Khumawala, Thad D. Calabrese

Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting highlights the dynamic nature and constant evolution of the field and the intellectual challenges it presents.  Designed to assist both preparers and potential users of financial reports, this book emphasizes concepts over rules and regulations to help students think critically and consider the effectiveness of alternate methodologies. Real-world examples demonstrate the similarities and differences between the public and private sectors―and how each might approach the same issue―and complete coverage of relevant reporting standards and practices aligns with the latest GASB, FASB, and AICPA changes. A central goal of this text is to make students aware of the reasons behind the guidelines and standards, and consider their strengths, limitations, applications, and alternatives. Much more than simply an invaluable preparation resource for the CPA and CGFM exams, this book lays the intellectual foundation that allows the students of today to become the leaders of the members of the standard9;]setting boards, partners of CPA firms, government and not9;]for9;]profit executives, legislative and governing board members, and more.

Genres: Textbooks

816 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2000

Reviews

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the entire book to prepare slide for the upcoming 8th edition. Not a bad read, but the plot is a little lacking.

[Scott Tallmadge]

The next text book

[T.W. Brown · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sadly inept and poorly organized, this book is the example of all that is wrong with the text book industry as a whole. Outrageously priced, do yourself a favor and find a used copy.

[Sonia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poorly written with too many unorganized details. Takes much more time than it should to understand the material.