The writing style of the twelve previous editions has been highly praised. Students easily comprehend chapter concepts because of the conversational tone used throughout the book. The authors have made every effort to ensure that the writing style remains engaging, lively, and consistent, which has made this the market-leading text in advanced accounting. For the first time in the series, the 13th edition will include SmartBook, making study time as productive and efficient as possible. Also included are new algorithmic problems for each chapter, improved test banks, and updated accounting standards.