Financial Accounting For Non-Specialists - Softcover

Atrill, Dr Peter; McLaney, Eddie

 
9780139833625: Financial Accounting For Non-Specialists

Synopsis

The second edition of this introductory text continues to present the key concepts of Financial Accounting without going into too much unnecessary technical detail, making it the ideal text for non-accounting students on a one or two semester progamme. The text aims not only to introduce the principles of Financial Accounting, but to show students their practical application through the numerous activities and exhibits.

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 Accessible, learner-friendly and jargon free, this best selling text in financial 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 reader 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 material on ‘Social Reporting’
  • Double entry book-keeping included as an appendix only
  • An updated and revised selection of end-of –chapter, self-assessment, and review questions
  • Improved glossary of technical terms
    Financial Accounting for Non-specialists is suitable for all undergraduate and postgraduate students from any discipline, taking an introductory course or module in financial 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 the Author

Peter Atrill is at the University of Plymouth Business School, where he is Director of Accounting Studies and Principal Lecturer.

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