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1. #THE CREATIVE FLOW PAM PORTER HOW TO#
2. #THE CREATIVE FLOW PAM PORTER PDF#
3. #THE CREATIVE FLOW PAM PORTER MANUAL#

#THE CREATIVE FLOW PAM PORTER HOW TO#

Formulas are presented in practical ways with plenty of examples and explanations of how to use in Excel. The text is written in lucid, accessible prose, and provides adequate context for any jargon/technical terminology used. Linked videos, which can become obsolete can be replaced if the material is no longer available. Nonetheless, it is relatively simple for materials to be upgraded.

#THE CREATIVE FLOW PAM PORTER PDF#

The PDF and the print version which is derived from it lag behind a bit. The versions that appear to be addressed the quickest are the web-based and app versions (Android, IOS, Kindle). The text is written and/or arranged in such a way that necessary updates will be relatively easy and straightforward to implement. If there are multiple methods or situations that involve special treatment, they are covered fully.Īn interesting point is that on the website for the book, there is a page devoted to errata and the status of them: ()Īn adopter of this book can see that there is a perpetual review from the community to ensure that accuracy is addressed and maintained.Ĭontent is up to date, but not in a way that will quickly make the text obsolete within a short period of time. The nature of the topic is that it is rule-based in some instances.

Each chapter has its own glossary which works well if you were to pick and choose which topics you were to include in your course.

The answer keys are also included here as well as a compressive index. There are also two additional topics in the appendices toward the end of the book which are:Īdditionally, there is a section devoted to resources such as accounting software, financial statements from various types of companies, accounting exams and certificates, and accounting organizations. Typical managerial topics are covered appropriately through text, illustrations and examples including links to videos (in the web based, app based and PDF versions of the book).

Reviewed by David Thrope, Adjunct Professor, Mount Wachusett Community College on 6/30/20 The text is culturally neutral and focused on the technical aspects of MA. There were no major grammar or spelling issues. There are links to instructor and student resources and options for downloading PDF and Kindle formats. The hyperlinked table of contents is handy when navigating the text. The interface for the online version of the book is user friendly and offers a variety of options for reading and exploring. The chapters' structure-motivation, discussion, exercises- makes teaching and learning easy and facilitates further consultation and review. The chapters follow a coherent order, presenting progressively complex topics while maintaining modularity. While the topics follow a logical order within the text structure, there is little dependence among chapters, and subjects can be approached independently, for the most part, making the book a valuable reference for real work analysis. The style, terminology, and structure are consistent throughout the text, making it easy to navigate and study. It is easy to read and easy to scan in search of a detail or formula necessary for a given project.

#THE CREATIVE FLOW PAM PORTER MANUAL#

The text can be seen as an accessible yet complete manual to perform the typical MA analysis. The classical discussions of MA techniques are profusely illustrated with numerous examples and a timely discussion on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. The overall subject of Managerial Accounting and the topics discussed within the text are as relevant as always. From my perspective, there is too much emphasis on payback and IRR in the Capital Budgeting chapter, as the student should be warned more strongly about the flaws of those techniques and the theoretical and practical superiority of Net Present Value. There is a material variance calculation where the total variance is incorrect, but the mistake is obvious and doesn't affect the general point. I didn't find any significant errors in the text. There is a useful glossary at the end of each chapter and, by being fully searchable, the book obviates the need for an index. I wish the appendix on Financial Statement Analysis became a regular chapter and that the discussion on Theory of Constraints included a review of Throughput Accounting. Beyond the material discussed in the text, there are consistent references to additional resources for the student to deepen her understanding or get a different perspective. Service costing and outsourcing are integrated with manufacturing and merchandising costing. The text covers all the usual topics in a Managerial Accounting(MA) course. Reviewed by Jorge Zazueta, Adjunct Faculty, American University on 1/19/21