Balancing accounting theory with practical issues, this thoroughly updated Eighth Edition of Accounting Theory: Conceptual Issues in a Political and Economic
Environment continues to identify the conceptual elements of accounting theory and successfully applies those elements to practice. Starting with a historical perspective onf
accounting standards, the book provides an important overview of accounting and financial issues in economic and political contexts, providing students with a strong conceptual
framework. Relating theoretical issues to real world examples from the popular press, the Eighth Edition connects the content to students��lives. In addition, the authors use
learning tools such as questions, cases, problems, and writing assignments, many from corporate annual reports, to help students gain a strong understanding of accounting theory concepts.
