I always dreamed of writing a textbook for accounting students that would demystify the subject. Thus, a big thank you to the folks at Business Expert Press especially Scott Isenberg, Nigel Wyatt, and Project Manager Kiruthigadevi.
I remain indebted to my wife and little girls for giving me the time and space to write this book. A special thank you to my accountant Dad who made me follow his footsteps; Slade & Cooper in Manchester, England, who helped me qualify and my Mom who took care of my spiritual welfare on my journey to achieving Fellowship of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
This work is a culmination of eight years’ teaching undergraduate students and watching them struggle with accounting. I sincerely hope that American students will benefit from this guide, and I encourage them to explore the ever-expanding universe of accounting.