the best selling book on intermediate accounting, kieso is an excellent reference for practicing accountants and an invaluable resource for anyone entering the field. It integrates fars/codification exercises, cases, and simulations into the chapters. This introduces readers to the codification project. They'll learn how to leverage everyday accounting programs like excel, gls, and other computerized accounting software giving them a strong background in the tools needed in the accounting profession. New and existing content is arranged in a way to offer accountants a chance to review key concepts.