Table of Contents
View the table of contents to see an overview of topics in
College Accounting, Eighth Edition.
Performance Objectives
Look at the Performance Objectives to be sure you know and can apply the concepts presented in each chapter. They are a way to "map" chapter content. Read each objective and try to recall the text explanations. If you do not feel you can fulfill a performance objective, look for the performance objective in the margin of your book and review that material.
Chapter Review
The Chapter Review provides a summary of the important points in the chapter organized by Performance Objectives.
Glossary
Click here to see a list of all end-of-chapter Key Terms. Make sure you understand all of the Key Terms before going on to the next chapter.
How to Study Accounting
Read these suggestions for succeeding in your accounting course
How to Solve Accounting Problems
Before you can solve any problem, you need to understand problem-solving strategies. Review these strategies here.
Review of T Account Placement and Representative Transactions
This Review covers the accounts presented in Chapters 2-5, 7-9, 10-13, 14-18, 19-22, and 23-26.
Suggested Abbreviations for Account titles
Because computerized accounting programs and working papers often present space constraints, we have provided a list of suggested abbreviations for account titles.
Introduction to Spreadsheets
A spreadsheet is computer software made up of rows and columns that lets users perform calculations electronically. Read this overview of spreadsheets before tackling the spreadsheet problems in the text.
Review of Business Mathematics
This short review will help you remember the math you learned long ago--and may have since forgotten.
Ten-Key Skills Review
Brush up here on your calculator skills.
How to Work a Practice Set
A practice set gives you the chance to work on a hypothetical company's accounting records. Read these suggestions for working practice sets successfully.