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Don't Bother Unless You Are A CPA
This is an addendum to an accounting text. Dry and Byzantine,it is impossible to read through without going comatose or homicidal. Quite possibly the most disappointing primer I have ever read! This may have value to those high priest of accounting used to forging through the arcane network of complicated accounting phrases. To the layman or to someone interested in learning on his/her own I have only five words of advice: DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! ... Read more

Book Description

* Simple, easy-to-understand reference of the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments.
* An invaluable re-source for everyone who works in governmental entities who want to become more familiar with government accounting.
* Offers complete coverage and guidance on implementing GASB 34.
* Supplements existing comprehensive GAAP guides and other technical reference materials. ... Read more

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Governmental GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) consists of accounting principles applicable to financial accounting and reporting for state and local governments. To understand the complexity of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, interpretations, technical bulletins, and certain AICPA statements of position, these pronouncements must be analyzed and explained in straightforward language. This book is a comprehensive, practical research tool relied upon by governments and their auditors to guide them through governmental accounting and financial reporting. ... Read more

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A practical reference to implementing the new government financial reporting model, GASB 34.

The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) recently issued a new financial reporting model, GASB 34, a review of the fundamentals on government-wide financial statements and reporting of infrastructure assets. Accountants and financial personnel must quickly come up to speed on how to implement this new model. This timely field guide provides complete coverage of GASB 34, along with implementation steps that governments need to take now. An indispensable resource, GAAP for Governments Field Guide 2000 covers the important and complex areas of capitalization and depreciation of infrastructure assets.

Warren Ruppel, CPA (Woodcliff Lake, NJ), has served as the assistant comptroller for one of the largest cities in the country. He sits on the Special Review Committee of the Government Financial Officers' Association. ... Read more

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This cumulative computerized problem presents a series of transactions covering activities of the City of Smithiville relating to its General, Capital Projects, Debt Service Enterprise Fund, and the General Fixed Assets and General Long-Term Debt Account Groups. It was designed to supplement Wilson: Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities, it can supplement any Governmental text, including Engstrom:Essentials of Accounting for Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organizations. ... Read more

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According to the authors of Zambia, poverty is on the rise in the country, its economy is not growing fast enough, the quality of economic governance is on the decline, and its public resources are not well spent. Addressing the longstanding challenges that Zambia faces in public expenditure management will require strong political will. In order to assure that public accountability is enduring and not dependent on the government which happens to be in power, it must strengthen budget processes and institutions that can provide public oversight and promote basic checks and balances.

This country study provides an analysis of how Zambia can strengthen budgetary processes and institutions for accountability and effective service delivery to its citizens. It’s specific objectives are to: (a) provide comprehensive and integrated assessment of the country’s overall fiduciary risk – budget management, financial systems and auditing, and public procurement; (b) highlight progress on public expenditure management reforms and challenges; and (c) develop a realistic action plan outlining short and medium term remedial measures which it’s government may consider for implementation. ... Read more

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Jordan has long served as a pivot between moderate pro-Western and radical anti-American states in the Middle East. In the wake of "regime change" in Iraq, the economic, social, and political effects on Jordan will be pervasive. David Schenker, an expert in Middle Eastern politics, explores the complex nature of Jordanian-Iraqi relations and the extent to which deep historical, ethnic, economic, and political ties between the two states could provide the key to Iraq’s rehabilitation. Presenting key recommendations for U.S. policy, this book is essential reading for scholars of international relations and U.S. policymakers alike. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Don't Bother Unless You Are A CPA
This is an addendum to an accounting text. Dry and Byzantine,it is impossible to read through without going comatose or homicidal. Quite possibly the most disappointing primer I have ever read! This may have value to those high priest of accounting used to forging through the arcane network of complicated accounting phrases. To the layman or to someone interested in learning on his/her own I have only five words of advice: DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! ... Read more

Book Description

A practical reference to implementing the new government financial reporting model, GASB 34.

The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) recently issued a new financial reporting model, GASB 34, a review of the fundamentals on government-wide financial statements and reporting of infrastructure assets. Accountants and financial personnel must quickly come up to speed on how to implement this new model. This timely field guide provides complete coverage of GASB 34, along with implementation steps that governments need to take now. An indispensable resource, GAAP for Governments Field Guide 2000 covers the important and complex areas of capitalization and depreciation of infrastructure assets.

Warren Ruppel, CPA (Woodcliff Lake, NJ), has served as the assistant comptroller for one of the largest cities in the country. He sits on the Special Review Committee of the Government Financial Officers' Association. ... Read more

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A practical application guide to ensure governmental GAAP compliance–updated annually

Wiley GAAP for Governments 2005 is a comprehensive guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments as well as other governmental entities. Financial statement preparers, attestors, and readers will find its full coverage of authoritative accounting standards, coupled with many examples, illustrations, and helpful practice hints, extremely useful and user-friendly. Designed with the needs of the user in mind, a "New Developments" chapter keeps you informed of all of the important developments in governmental GAAP during the past year.

Warren Ruppel (Woodcliff Lake, NJ) is the assistant comptroller responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for the City of New York. ... Read more

Book Description

* Simple, easy-to-understand reference of the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments.
* An invaluable re-source for everyone who works in governmental entities who want to become more familiar with government accounting.
* Offers complete coverage and guidance on implementing GASB 34.
* Supplements existing comprehensive GAAP guides and other technical reference materials. ... Read more