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MoviesDoorToDoor.com: How Accounting Helped Make the Difference
Mark S. Beasley, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Frank A. Buckless, North Carolina State University

ISBN-10: 013061047X
ISBN-13: 9780130610478

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Cloth; 137 pp
Published: 12/18/2001

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For courses in Principles of Accounting I and II, Financial and Management Accounting, and Introduction to Financial Accounting.

This novella uses a fun and fictional story setting to highlight how an understanding of basic accounting concepts and related information is necessary to operate a business successfully. Each chapter focuses on a key event in the exciting life of a hypothetical start-up company. The book's unique format will engage and motivate non-majors in the study of accounting, and enlighten them as to the need and use of accounting in their various future professional careers. Ideal as a supplement for all core accounting courses.

  • Unique novella format—“The John Grisham” approach to learning financial accounting concepts! Interesting plot twists occur as the friends (and business partners) learn more about the business world (and themselves). Two of the partners start dating, another becomes risk averse while one is a risk-taker, etc.

    • Students learn about accounting concepts as they apply to a real start-up Internet business. Ex.___

  • Motivation for non-majors and bank training classes—Many students question WHY they need to learn accounting if they are not accounting, or even business, majors. Students read about three friends who have been out of college for about five years (none with degrees in accounting) and all three currently work in software development with little knowledge of accounting.

    • Helps readers to see the relevance of knowing accounting information in their business careers. Ex.___

  • A chronological presentation of issues—The three friends decide to create their own business along the idea of Domino's Pizza delivery—in this case, customers use the Internet to select videos to rent, and the videos are then delivered to their homes. Follows a realistic progression of events that occur when a business is created.

    • Helps students see that concepts covered in traditional texts actually have potential value in the real world—and personal benefits to their careers. Ex.___

  • Several discussion questions in each chapter.

    • Enables instructors to use as an in-class review and encourages student interest in classroom participation. Ex.___



 1. The Light Goes On.


 2. Begging Their Parents.


 3. Starting the Business.


 4. Buying Videos—Can't Turn Back Now.


 5. Rentals at Last.


 6. Becoming the Boss.


 7. The Search Engine Blossoms.


 8. The Crash!


 9. Going to the Bank.


10. Getting Smart—Tapping the Market.


11. The Negotiations Begin.


12. What Next?

What if you had a great idea for your own business?
What if you also had the manpower and funds to do it?
What if you had no accounting background whatsoever?

Imagine having the tools to build a successful business of your own, but no idea how to use them. You'd likely end up with a lot of headaches, lost revenue, and the nagging thought, "if only I'd known ...." Like many unsuccessful entrepreneurs, most students just don't understand the importance of accounting in their future business lives. Fortunately, Movies DoorToDoor.com; How Accounting Helped Make the Difference can help. This novella presents a situation that any college student can relate to-the desire to be your own boss-while driving home the importance of accounting in starting your own business. An engaging story and an important lesson in one, your students will learn from the ups and downs of three recent college grads starting their own business without a solid background in accounting.

Do you enjoy the convenience of pizza delivered right to your door?
Would you like the same service for video rentals?

MoviesDoorToDoor.com: How Accounting Helped Make the Difference is the fictional story of three recent college grads who sense this unique business opportunity and act on it. Find out how accounting helped them in the early stages of setting up their new business.

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For Principles of Accounting I and II


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