Financial and Managerial Accounting

Reviewed by Enxi An, Ph.D. /Instrucotr, Old Dominion University on 7/5/24

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

The textbook adeptly introduces the fundamental principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting in a clear and concise manner. Its structured approach makes it an excellent resource for both undergraduate and graduate-level courses, providing a solid foundation for advanced accounting studies.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

The material is presented in a clear, straightforward writing style. The examples used are well-chosen, making complex accounting concepts easy to follow and understand. This precision in explanation ensures that students can grasp and apply accounting principles effectively.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

The topics covered are central to the disciplines of Financial and Managerial Accounting, ensuring the textbook’s relevance for years to come. These foundational topics are crucial for understanding the pivotal role of accounting in the success and sustainability of organizations, making the textbook a timeless resource.

Clarity rating: 5

Both the textual explanations and the examples provided are written with exceptional clarity. The embedded exercises are thoughtfully designed, reinforcing the material and aiding in the comprehension of key concepts.

Consistency rating: 5

The author maintains a consistent methodology throughout the chapters, ensuring a uniform approach to presenting materials and examples. This consistency aids in student learning, creating a predictable and structured learning environment.

Modularity rating: 5

Each chapter stands well on its own, allowing for flexible teaching arrangements. Instructors can easily select chapters that correspond to their course outline without the need for extensive modifications or additional explanations.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

The textbook’s interface is user-friendly, with no navigation issues. Links work seamlessly, enhancing the user experience and allowing students to access supplementary materials with ease.

Interface rating: 5

The textbook’s interface is user-friendly, with no navigation issues. Links work seamlessly, enhancing the user experience and allowing students to access supplementary materials with ease.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

The text is meticulously edited and free from grammatical errors, which enhances its readability and professionalism.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

The content is presented in a culturally neutral manner, ensuring that it is inclusive and respectful of all students’ backgrounds. This neutrality is crucial in a diverse academic environment.

Comments

The textbook is excellently crafted, presenting accounting concepts in a fresh and engaging manner. The associated instructional videos, which are seamlessly integrated into the text, provide an interactive complement to the material. These well-produced videos enhance the learning experience by breaking down complex topics into manageable segments. Additionally, the textbook includes more real-life examples and other valuable resources, such as supplementary exercises and case studies, which further aid in the comprehension and application of accounting principles.

However, it is worth noting that instructors will need to develop their own pool of questions, as the textbook does not include an extensive question bank. This could be seen as an opportunity for instructors to tailor assessments to the specific needs of their students.

Reviewed by Jacklyn A. Collins, Ed.D., CPA, Adjunct Dept of Accounting, Strome College of Business, Old Dominion University on 6/29/24

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

The Fundamental topics of Financial and Managerial Accounting are introduced clearly in a concise manner. This text would be an excellent choice for a Graduate course.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

The material is written in a clear writing style. Examples are easy to follow and understand.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

Topics are traditional Financial and Managerial Accounting. These are the building blocks of understanding the role of accounting in successful organizations.

Clarity rating: 5

Text and examples are written very clearly. Embedded exercises are well thought out.

Consistency rating: 5

Author provides a standard approach to the chapter materials and examples.

Modularity rating: 5

Chapter length is not onerous.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

Chapters can stand on their own. Instructors can assign chapters that align with the course syllabus.

Interface rating: 5

No interface issues found. Navigation is easy, links work.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

No grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

Text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way.

Comments

The text is well done. The material is presented in a fresh crisp manner. Videos (You tube) that were created for the text are very enjoyable and easy to follow. Instructors have to establish a question pool on their own.