Acknowledgments
Creating a textbook requires much work and dedication from many people who provided support and feedback along the way. I wish to express my appreciation to FlatWorld, specifically Sean Wakely who provided encouragement and advice throughout the process and KB Mello who kept me on track with production. In addition, I am grateful to the copyeditor, Sheryl Nelson as well as the following faculty who provided their time in reviewing the chapters and offered me helpful feedback.
Daniel J. Gibbons, Accounting Professor, Waubonsee Community College
Vicki Jobst, DBA, CPA, Benedictine University
Michael J Klatchak, Adjunct Professor, Dept of Business and Economics
Lois S. Mahoney, Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Christine H. Stinson, Ferrum College
I would also like to thank the family of my coauthor, John Schatzel, who trusted me to share my vision and incorporate it with John’s. While we did not know each other professionally, I feel that we had a shared vision and passion in teaching Accounting Information Systems and providing the best content possible for our students. Finally, I’d like to thank my life partner, Megan Costello for her love, support, and encouragement, I would not have made it without her by my side throughout the entire process clearing all obstacles to ensure success—this book is dedicated to you!