November 2009
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
8h 16m
English
book
Accounting Research: Tools and Strategies, 7th Edition
by Thomas R. Weirich, Thomas C. Pearson, Natalie Tatiana Churyk
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH
Nature of Professional Research
Critical Thinking and Effective Communication
Economic Consequences of Standards Setting
Role of Research in the Accounting Firm
Overview of the Research Process
Step One: Identify the Relevant Facts and Issues
Step Two: Collect the Evidence
Step Three: Analyze the Results and Identify the Alternatives
Step Four: Develop a Conclusion
Step Five: Communicate the Results
CHAPTER 2 | CRITICAL THINKING AND EFFECTIVE WRITING SKILLS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT
Universal Elements of Reasoning
An Example of Using Critical Thinking Skills
Improved Writing Skills Required
Definite, Concrete, Everyday Language
Limited Jargon and Technical Terms
Writing Effective E-Mails and Letters
CHAPTER 3 | THE ENVIRONMENT OF ACCOUNTING RESEARCH
The SEC and the Standard-Setting Environment
Rules-Based versus Principles-Based Accounting Standards
Financial Accounting Standards Board
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