This is the South Puget Sound Community College adapted version of the OpenStax textbook "Principles of Accounting: Volume 1 Financial Accounting." This version presents a selection of chapters that match the scope of the second course of a two-course sequence -- Accounting 202. View and download the SPSCC version for free at https://spscc.pressbooks.pub/spsccfinacctg/.
The original OpenStax version of Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields. Each chapter opens with a relatable real-life scenario for todayÕs college student. Thoughtfully designed examples are presented throughout each chapter, allowing students to build on emerging accounting knowledge. Concepts are further reinforced through applicable connections to more detailed business processes. Students are immersed in the ÒwhyÓ as well as the ÒhowÓ aspects of accounting in order to reinforce concepts and promote comprehension over rote memorization.
Download the original OpenStax version for free at https://openstax.org/details/books/principles-financial-accounting.