Accounting theory : conceptual issues in a political and economic environment

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wolk, Harry I. (Author), Dodd, James L. , 1947- (Author), Tearney, Michael G. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mason, OH : Thomson/South-Western , c2004
Edition:6th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. An introduction to accounting theory
  • 2. Accounting theory and accounting research
  • 3. Development of the institutional structure of financial accounting
  • 4. The economics of financial reporting regulation
  • 5. Postulates, principles, and concepts
  • 6. The search for objectives
  • 7. The FASB's conceptual framework
  • 8. Usefulness of accounting information to investors and creditors
  • 9. Uniformity and disclosure: some policy-making directions
  • 10. The balance sheet
  • 11. The income statement
  • 12. Statement of cash flows
  • 13. Accounting for inflation and changing prices
  • 14. Income taxes and financial accounting
  • 15. Pensions and other postretirement benefits
  • 16. Leases
  • 17. Intercorporate equity investments
  • 18. Issues in international accounting