tailieunhanh - BUSINE AND FINANCE

Accounting is a field of specialization critical to the functioning of all types of organizations. Accounting often is referred to as ‘‘the language of business’’ because of its role in maintaining and processing all relevant financial information that an entity requires for its managing and reporting purposes. Accountants often have a specific subspecialization and function at one of several levels. Preparation for the field is provided by secondary schools, postsecondary business schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universitie. | VOLUME 1 BUSINESS AND - - FINANCE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BUSINE AND s finance Editorial Board EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Burton S. Kaliski New Hampshire College ASSOCIATE EDITORS Roger Luft Eastern Illinois University Dorothy Maxwell Sacopee Valley High School Jim Maxwell San Jose State University retired Mary Ellen Oliverio Pace University Allen Truell Ball State University .