Improvements and Enhancements:

• Revised City of Smithville Continuous Computerized problem included free with every text. New features that allow students to unpost, delete, and add entries, automatic upload of the instructions file, better initial screen that guides students through the steps of opening up a new government, and addition of Save/Save As feature to make it easier to backup data files.
• Updated and expanded Instructor's materials included both on CD-ROM and on the website. Expanded testbank, substantially revised Instructors Guide and Solutions Manual complete with teaching tips and suggestions for structuring the course.
• Improved PowerPoint presentations for each chapter - aids instructor preparation, especially if they are new to the course. The authors again prepared these slides themselves using instructional approaches they have found useful as they teach the course.
• Continued use of the dual-track approach for understanding GASB's 34 that emphasizes the value of government-wide reporting throughout the year

Retained Features:

• More real world cases and examples, including Internet cases, that make this text relevant and engaging for students.
• The entire text reflects the latest GASB and FASB standards, OMB and GAO, FASAB, and AICPA standards.
• The author team continues to provide updates as new authoritative literature is issued.
• Author's home pages provide periodic authoritative updates and on-line response to instructor inquiries. Earl Wilson's Home Page (Source for updates and general information) http://www.missouri.edu/~accterw/book/book.htm
• Susan Kattelus' Home Page (Links to other interesting sites) http://www.online.emich.edu/~acc_kattelus/