Principles of Cost Accounting

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Save time with PRINCIPLES OF COST ACCOUNTING! This cost accounting textbook provides a thorough but concise understanding of cost concepts, cost behavior, and cost accounting techniques as applied to manufacturing and service businesses. Studying and reviewing the material is made easy with built-in textbook tools, including demonstration problems at the end of each chapter and integrated learning objectives. And the textbook makes it easy to see how you will use the content in the business world through its inclusion of real-world examples and trends.

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Not very helpful.......2007-08-15

I just finished a Cost Accounting class and the professor did not have us use this book! He used his own notes and said the book was not very good.

Opinion from an instructor.......2005-07-31

Unfortunately, I have to agree with one of the previous review. The book lacks consistency and logic. Just to mention one of the numerous flops - how you can talk about economic order quantity and not mention a material planner. The book is supposed to help an instructor. Well, it does the opposite.

Terrible Book.......2002-05-30

This book is garbage. It is just thrown together for the publisher and author to make money. It is a very superficial review of cost accounting.

Easy to follow........2000-08-24

I was pleased with with this book. At the end of each chapter, a demonstration problem is provided with step by step instructions. Also available are template spreadsheet at the Southwestern website which are very helpful in understanding some end of chapter exercises.

Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting II

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very clear and thorough
Great "Nuts and Bolts" Book
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Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting II
Joel Lerner , and James A. Cashin
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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ASIN: 0070375895

Book Description

Taking the same practical approach as Principles of Accounting I, this book teaches the second part of introductory accounting courses, including FASB requirements for the statement of cash flow. Covering specialized areas and aspects of business such as manufacturing costs, budgets, standard costs and financial ratios, the contents match those of the leading acocunting textbooks. Students in regular and special accounting prgrams and nonmajors will also appreciate the selection of fully solved problems.

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very clear and thorough.......2007-01-11

It was very clear and thorough. It is a pretty guide review for the Clep exam, but you will need to study Principles of Accounting II also for the Principles of Accounting CLEP.

Great "Nuts and Bolts" Book.......2005-11-23

If a company is going to buy assets to turn a profit, it has to first get capital from somewhere, right? And in the course of making sales and providing services, it needs to literally account for the use of that capital. Lerner and Cashin make readers comfortable working with major sources of capital in an easy to understand way.

Chapters 3 through 8 are the heart and soul of the book. They explore common stock issuance, subscriptions and treasury stock, retained earnings and bonds. By doing the "Solved Problems" and chapter-end exercises, I came to a much better understanding of accounting mechanics pertaining to capital concerns.

The book is also very valuable for those seeking to better understand manufacturing accounting, cost systems and budgets, as well as financial statement analysis.

Consistently clear, the authors do an excellent job in helping those interested in accounting better understand the subject matter. They helped me - I hope you benefit too!

Review principles of accounting II.......2005-09-14

The delivery was good. The condition of the book was good (new book). I would not hasate to buy another book in the future.

Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls

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Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls
Paul R. Dittmer
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0471397032

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New sections incorporate technology in controlling food and beverage costs.
* New, expanded appendix details cost/volume/profit relationships.
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Good book, poor service

Principles of Cost Accounting
Edward J. Vanderbeck
Manufacturer: South-Western College Pub
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Study Guide with Working Papers for Vanderbeck's Cost Accounting, 14th

ASIN: 0324374178

Book Description

Discover how readable, real, and relevant cost accounting can be with PRINCIPLES OF COST ACCOUNTING, 14E. This edition packs the essentials you need to know for your future in a unique 10-chapter format that's well organized, practical, and concise. You gain a thorough understanding of cost concepts, cost behavior, and cost accounting techniques as they apply to manufacturing and service businesses. To ensure your understanding, the book introduces concepts in small, manageable sections that are immediately reinforced with proven questions, demonstration problems, practice exercises, and self-study quizzes. You master the fundamentals of job order costing and process costing before progressing to more advanced topics, such as budgeting, standard costing and variance analysis, costing for service businesses, and cost analysis for management decisions. Focus on the skills that will take you far in today's competitive job market as you learn how to accurately determine the costs of products and services and how to set effective selling prices. Learn the techniques to accurately measure the performance of managers within an organization and use accounting to motivate managers toward an organization's goals. Find the relevant approach you need with the real cost accounting skills that will take you far in business today with PRINCIPLES OF COST ACCOUNTING, 14E.

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Good book, poor service.......2007-09-21

The book did not include the online content access and was damaged when I received it. When I returned the book I was charged for shipping, despite the damage (which I did not cause). The text itself is written well and lends itself to a quick and easy grasp of the material. The chapter ending exercises, both brief and extended, expand well upon the material covered in the text.

Principles of Cost Accounting: Working Papers

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Principles of Cost Accounting: Working Papers
Edward J. Vanderbeck
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Fundamental Accounting Principles F.A.P. w/ CD, NetTutor & Powerweb (16th Edition)

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Great seller
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Fundamental Accounting Principles

Fundamental Accounting Principles F.A.P. w/ CD, NetTutor & Powerweb (16th Edition)
Kermit D. Larson , John J Wild , and Barbara Chiappetta
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ASIN: 0072483709

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Fundamental Accounting Principles, 16e by Larson, Wild, Chiappetta is one of the most contemporary principles of accounting texts on the market. Its innovation is reflected in its extensive use of entrepreneurial examples, the integration of new computerized learning tools, and a highly engaging, pedagogical design. The new incorporation of the Topic Tackler / Accounting Cycle CD-ROM provides students with yet another advantage as they strive to understand the key concepts of accounting and their role in business. Our revision plan was devised with feedback from both users and non-users including focus groups from around the country. With years of research studying this market, our author team makes the 16th edition of Fundamental Accounting Principles one of the most innovative and reliable principles of accounting texts in the market.

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Great seller.......2005-10-02

Book was a little more used than described, but hey for the price it couldn't be beat. To bad my sylabus was wrong and the professor changed the edition. Anyhow, seller was excellent. Fast shipping and I would reccommend.

My first accounting book.......2005-02-16

I used this textbook for my first accounting class and it was by far the best. Examples are all spelled out step by step and the numerous exercies and problems contribute to a higher level of understanding. Buy the workbook offered. It will save you a lot of time normally spent setting up the problem. Much better then some of the higher level books I have used.

Fundamental Accounting Principles.......2000-12-12

This text was VERY helpful. The illustrations and examples were enough to explain the topic without havung to read the entire book.. Also the problems given at the end of each section were very good. Some were tough; however, the author starts you out with easy problems and works up to the more difficult ones. This text definitely is a good learning aid.

Cost Accounting: Principles and Applications, Text (Accounting Series)

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Cost Accounting: Principles and Applications, Text (Accounting Series)
Horace R. Brock , and Linda Herrington
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Cost Accounting provides comprehensive coverage of cost accounting principles and techniques in short learning segments that make it easier for students to learn and understand the material. In addition to a clear, concise writing style, carefully planned organization, and numerous illustrations, this new edition now offers an even more attractive design that enhances learning while maintaining student interest. A spreadsheet applications disk can be packaged with the text.

Principles of Cost Accounting: Student Study Guide

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Fundamental Principles of Restaurant Cost Control

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Second Edition Review
Too expensive
An easy read, but too wordy.

Fundamental Principles of Restaurant Cost Control
David V. Pavesic
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ASIN: 0137479999

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Written by a former restaurateur, this book presents the practice of restaurant cost control over its theory within real-world perspective that every experienced restaurant operator can recognize. Bringing together the authors' experience and knowledge as a corporate restaurant administrator, and an independent restaurant owner-operator, the book provides practical and realistic examples on controlling costs for culinarians as well as restaurant managers. An essential resource for any restaurant owner or manager.

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Second Edition Review.......2004-11-09

The reviews from 1999 are for the first edition. The second edition has been significantly revised. It is written for culinary professionals, culinary students and independent restaurant owners and managers. If the text is adopted, it comes with extensive teaching and learning materials on CD.

Too expensive.......1999-06-03

While I think this bood definitely has merit and is a very good guide for someone starting up in the restaurant business, I think it is overpriced. After all, it is still a paperback and I would have expected to spend that amount of money on a hardbound book.

An easy read, but too wordy........1999-02-14

Overpriced, redundant work. You can skip chapter 2, chapter 3 is the same and more. Not many people write on this topic, so this work is a useful tool.

Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls: For Hotels and Restaurants, 6th Edition

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A great book for students

Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls: For Hotels and Restaurants, 6th Edition
Paul R. Dittmer , and Gerald G. Griffin
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Gain the financial management skills you need to succeed, as a hospitality professional. Cost monitoring and cost control are indispensable components of the successful foodservice and hospitality manager's skill set. Through five editions, this book has been preparing students to enter the work force by helping them to develop these crucial financial management skills. Continuing this tradition of excellence, the Sixth Edition contains all of the features that have made Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls the standard text on the subject, including: * Explanations of terms, concepts, and procedures. * Step-by-step descriptions of tools and techniques used to control costs. * A unique modular format, with each component covered in its own section. * Numerous skill-building problems, exercises, and projects. The book begins with a general introduction to key terms and concepts, as well as basic procedures for analyzing cost/volume/profit, determining costs, and using cost to monitor foodservice and beverage operations. The next two sections, "Food Control" and "Beverage Control," outline a four-step process for controlling each of the primary phases of a foodservice or beverage operation--purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, and production--with specific techniques for each phase. The final section focuses on labor cost controls, and includes expert advice and guidance on setting performance standards, monitoring performance, and taking corrective action. Principles of Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Controls, Sixth Edition equips culinary and hospitality management students with the knowledge and skills they need to perform one of the most important aspects of their jobs. PAUL R. DITTMER is Associate Professor in the Department of Hospitality Management at New Hampshire College in Manchester, New Hampshire. The late GERALD G. GRIFFIN was a faculty member at the New York City Technical College of The City University of New York.

Customer Reviews:

A great book for students.......2000-09-27

A Reliable, pragmatic book, great for students and for all those who like to see it clear, with real life examples, great tips and all that is needed to get a good glimps into the hospitality business. Easy to read and nicely organised.

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