TO THE STUDENT: HOW TO STUDY ACCOUNTING SUCCESSFULLY
The introductory accounting course is fundamental to the business curriculum and to success in the business world beyond college. Whether you are majoring in accounting or in another business discipline, it is one of the most important classes you will take. The course has multiple purposes because its students have diverse interests, backgrounds, and reasons for taking it. What are your goals in studying accounting? Being clear about your goals can contribute to your success in this course.
Success in this class also depends on your desire to learn and your willingness to work hard. It depends on your understanding of how the text complements the way your instructor teaches and the way you learn. A familiarity with how this text is structured will help you to study more efficiently, make better use of classroom time, and improve your performance on examinations and other assignments.