Financial Statements: A Beginner's Guide

Re:Financial Statements: A Beginner's Guide by abakker on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @10:57AM (#23832687)

I don't think this is a useful response. The concept of accounting is deeply integrated with the rules of accounting. The implementation details are the concepts, really. I'd suggest making the examples conform to the actuality of how accounting will get used.

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Re:Financial Statements: A Beginner's Guide by kqr on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @01:56PM (#23835293)

I agree. Basic pedagogy: if you are about to introduce an example where you think you might have to choose between being truthful or confusing, you should not introduce that example. Or, if you have to, do it the confusing way.

Lying to beginners to shield them from confusion does not help them. Find a way to do what you want to do while still telling the truth.

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Re:Financial Statements: A Beginner's Guide by ricopags on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @03:06PM (#23836275)

Do you mean, if you have to, do it the truthful way?

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