Microsoft Excel for Accounting: The First Course - Softcover

Smith, Katherine; Smith, L. Murphy; Smith, Lawrence

9780130085511: Microsoft Excel for Accounting: The First Course

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130085510 ISBN 13: 9780130085511

Publisher: Pearson, 2002

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For Computerized Accounting, Introduction to Financial Accounting, and Principles of Accounting I and II courses.

Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet software available. Completing assignments using Excel enables students to work more efficiently while enhancing their understanding of accounting concepts. This book introduces the fundamental tools and techniques available in Excel today. Throughout, step-by-step examples and applications relate to specific topics covered in the first accounting course. Instructors can choose assignments provided in the book or use their own.

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About the Author:

Katherine Taken Smith. Dr. Katherine T. Smith has served on the faculties at the University of Mississippi and Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Smith has authored numerous research articles which have appeared in various professional journals such as The CPA Journal, Today's CPA, Accounting Education (UK), and National Public Accountant. Currently she serves on the editorial boards of five national journals. She has authored five books, including an educational novel entitled The Bottom Line is Betrayal (http://www.iolbv.com/murphy/novels/) which has been described as an "instructional thriller" that provides an innovative way to present business concepts and issues to students. In addition, she has made presentations at professional meetings in the U.S. and abroad.

L. Murphy Smith. Dr. L. Murphy Smith, CPA is Assistant Department Head and Professor in the Accounting Department at Texas A&M University. He received his doctorate from Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Smith's accomplishments include numerous professional journal articles, research grants, books, and professional meeting presentations in the U.S. and abroad. His major research interests are systems, auditing, ethics, and international issues. His work has been cited in various news media, including Fortune, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. Among the books he has published, his accounting information systems text (http://acct.tamu.edu/smith/books/aisbook/) is now in its third edition. He serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including Advances in International Accounting, Journal of Information Systems, Research on Accounting Ethics, Teaching Business Ethics, and The CPA Journal.

Lawrence C. Smith, Jr. Lawrence C. Smith, Jr., PhD is a Professor of Economics at Louisiana Tech University. He received his doctorate from the University of Mississippi. He has developed expertise on a wide variety of business and economics issues. In his distinguished career, Dr. Smith has made significant academic contributions in teaching, research, and service. He has played many roles in various professional organizations, including serving 27 years as Secretary-Treasurer of the Academy of Economics and Finance. In 1999 he was selected as the first Fellow of the Academy of Economics and Finance. Dr. Smith's accomplishments include numerous professional journal articles, books, and professional meeting presentations. Among the journals in which he has published are the following: Journal of Economic Education, Journal of Economics and Finance, Southwestern Economic Review, Journal of Real Estate Appraisal and Economics, and Oil, Gas & Energy Quarterly.

From the Back Cover:

Excel...
the most important piece of business software YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Want to succeed in business? Now it's easier than ever. Start today by familiarizing yourself with the principles of Excel in your accounting course. Katherine T. Smith, L. Murphy Smith, and Lawrence C. Smith, Jr., introduce an innovative series:

Microsoft Excel For Accounting: The First Course
Appropriate for any first-year Accounting course where Excel is used.
Microsoft Excel For Accounting: Auditing and AIS
Appropriate for any Auditing or AIS course where Excel is used.
Microsoft Excel For Accounting: Managerial and Cost
Appropriate for any Managerial or Cost course where Excel is used.

These authors understand the key concepts covered in accounting courses and are well-equipped to prepare you for the fundamental tools and techniques of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Applications in each book are specific to the course. For example, Microsoft Excel for Accounting: Managerial and Cost is appropriate for any management or cost accounting course. Faculty may opt to use the in-text assignments or those from other sources.

Improve your overall computer skills, enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your work, and take steps to enhance your college experience and business career.

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