Management Accounting for Non-specialists, 3rd Ed. - Softcover

Atrill, Dr Peter; McLaney, Eddie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273655914 ISBN 13: 9780273655916

Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, 2002

Synopsis

The editors present a state of the art overview on the Physics of Space Weather and its effects on technological and biological systems on the ground and in space. It opens with a general introduction on the subject, followed by a historical review on the major developments in the field of solar terrestrial relationships leading to its development into the up to-date field of space weather. Specific emphasis is placed on the technological effects that have impacted society in the past century at times of major solar activity. Chapter 2 summarizes key milestones, starting from the base of solar observations with classic telescopes up to recent space observations and new mission developments with EUV and X-ray telescopes (e.g., STEREO), yielding an unprecedented view of the Sun-Earth System. Chapter 3 provides a scientific summary of the present understanding of the physics of the Sun-Earth system based on the latest results from spacecraft designed to observe the Sun, the interplanetary medium and geospace. Chapter 4 describes how the plasma and magnetic field structure of the Earths magnetosphere is impacted by the variation of the solar and interplanetary conditions, providing the necessary science and technology background for missions in low and near earth? orbit. Chapter 5 elaborates the physics of the layer of the Earths upper atmosphere that is the cause of disruptions in radio-wave communications and GPS (Global Positioning System) errors, which is of crucial importance for projects like Galileo. In Chapters 6-10, the impacts of technology used up to now in space, on Earth and on life are reviewed. The book concludes with an outlook on the future of space weather research and projects in the timeframe until 2015.

About this title

Product Description:

Management Accounting for Non-specialists

follows in the vein of other texts in the Atrill and McLaney series, presenting the key concepts of management accounting without going into too much unnecessary technical detail. . Unlike many specialist texts in this area, for example Drury and Horngren, whose primary focus is on the preparation of accounts, this text demonstrates how accounting information can be used to make strategic management decisions.

From the Back Cover:

 Accessible, learner-friendly and jargon-free, this best-selling text in management accounting is the ideal starting point for non-accounting students. Clear and concise it not only arms the reader with the basic principles of the subject but actively encourages the learner to build on these through an ‘open-learning’ approach, involving the reader in various questions and activities along the way.  The third edition has been thoroughly updated and revised improving existing features and expanding content. Features include

• New Chapter 11 on strategic management accounting
• Added material on management accounting in practice
• An updated and revised selection of end-of-chapter, self-assessment, and review questions.
• Improved glossary of technical terms.

   Management Accounting for Non-specialistsis suitable for all under-graduate and post- graduate students from any discipline taking an introductory course or module in management accounting. The ‘open-learning’ approach also makes it suitable for those studying independently or on distance –learning courses. The Authors Peter Atrill is the Head of the Department of Accounting and Law at the University of Plymouth Business School. Eddie Mclaney is a Visiting Lecturer of the University of Plymouth Business School.

About this edition

• Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0273655914
• ISBN 13: 9780273655916
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 420