Accounting: An Introduction - Softcover

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PrefaceGuided tour Acknowledgements 1. Introduction to accounting and finance PART ONE: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2. Measuring and reporting financial position 3. Measuring and reporting financial performance 4. Accounting for limited companies (1)5. Accounting for limited companies (2) 6. Measuring and reporting cash flows 7. Analysing and interpreting financial statements PART TWO: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 8. Relevant costs for decision making9. Cost-volume-profit analysis 10. Full costing 11. Managing in a competitive environment 12. Budgeting 13. Accounting for control PART THREE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 14. Making capital investment decisions 15. Financing a business 16. Managing a working capital PART FOUR: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Appendix A Recording financial transactions Appendix B Glossary of key terms Appendix C Solutions to self-assessment questions Appendix D Solutions to selected exercises Appendix E Present value tableIndex

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"The overwhelming response from all students is that this text is great as an introduction. It is easy to read and comprehend and the examples complement the discussion in the text." Wendy Beekes, Lancaster University

"One of the most accessible and authoritative texts in the market place, covering all the major areas of accounting and finance at an appropriate level." Malcolm Anderson, Cardiff University

Designed to help you study, Accounting An Introduction 3rd edition is praised for its clear, accessible and uncluttered style. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the main principles of financial accounting, management accounting, and the core elements of financial management. It has a clear and unequivocal focus on how accounting information can be used to improve the quality of decision making by managers. This, combined with the book’s strong practical emphasis, provides you with the perfect grounding for your future career as a manager.

Features:

*Progress checks: numerous activities and exercises enable you to constantly test your understanding and reinforce learning.

*Lively and relevant examples from the real world demonstrate the practical application and value of concepts and techniques learnt.

*Interactive ‘open-learning’ style is ideal for self-study.

*Decision-making focus on the use of accounting information rather than the preparation is highly appropriate for tomorrow’s business managers.

*NEW edition is based around International Financial Reporting Standards, which are now crucial in the European and world business arena.

*Key terms, glossary and bulleted summaries are excellent revision aids.

Audience:

Suitable for those studying an introductory course in accounting, who are seeking an understanding of basic principles and underlying concepts without detailed technical knowledge.

Authors:

Eddie McLaney is visiting fellow in accounting and finance at the University of Plymouth Business School.

Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. Previously Head of Business and Management at the University of Plymouth Business School.