Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting: Concepts and Practices, 4th Edition 

Unlike other accounting books in the field, this one is directed for both potential users and preparers of financial reports. It presents a fresh look at the unique features of governmental and not-for-profit accounting while focusing on planning, control and performance evaluation.

Readers will develop a firm grasp of the theory underlying current practice so they can quickly acquire the skills required of professional accountants and auditors.

Table of Contents
Preface.
About the Author.
Chapter 1. The Government and Not-for-Profit Environment.
Chapter 2. Fund Accounting.
Chapter 3. Issues of Budgeting and Control.
Chapter 4. Recognizing Revenues in Governmental Funds.
Chapter 5. Recognizing Expenditures in Governmental Funds.
Chapter 6. Accounting for Capital Projects and Debt Service.
Chapter 7. Long-lived Assets and Investments in Marketable Securities.
Chapter 8. Long-Term Obligations.
Chapter 9. Business-Type Activities.
Chapter 10. Fiduciary Funds and Permanent Funds.
Chapter 11. Issues of Reporting, Disclosure, and Financial Analysis.
Chapter 12. Other Not-for-Profit Organizations.
Chapter 13. Using Cost Information to Manage and Control.
Chapter 14. Managing for Results.
Chapter 15. Auditing Governments and Not-for-Profit Organizations.
Chapter 16. Federal Government Accounting.
Glossary.
Index.

What's Included:
Hardcover 736 pages December 2006
Authors: Michael H. Granof
Format:  Book
Item #:   0-470-08734-X
Price:      $134.95 (US)