Introduction to Accounting (Modular Texts In Business & Economics) - Softcover

Black, Mr Geoff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582381681 ISBN 13: 9780582381681

Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, 2000

Synopsis

Offering a concise and accessible introduction to accounting for the business student, the overriding aim of this textbook is to make students initial study of the subject interesting and enjoyable. The book takes an applied and interactive approach with case studies, self-study questions, self-check questions and activities all to help reinforce student learning by practice.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Introduction To Accounting
Geoff Black
The Modular Texts in Business and Economics series is tailored to the needs of today's students and lecturers, delivering accessible texts for modular courses. Each book provides a lively introduction to the core disciplines of modern business and management degrees.
Introduction to Accounting offers an accessible introduction to accounting, ensuring that the student's initial study of the subject is interesting and enjoyable. The book takes an applied and interactive approach with many case studies, self-study questions, self-check questions, practice exam papers and activities to help reinforce student learning by practice. Many students regard accounting as a difficult area, but this text is, from start to finish, written to help break down the jargon. Written in a very student-friendly manner, it shows that accounting is a relevant and vital component of the business world.
Features
· Ideal for all courses requiring an introductory knowledge of accounting
· Student friendly approach to accounting
· Dedicated companion website
· 'E-mail the author' facility
· Many real-life company examples used as illustration
· Extensive internet references
· Numerous activities to engage students throughout the text, all with answers
· Revision chapter and practice exam papers to consolidate learning
· A 'running' case study weaves through the book, developing student comprehension
· Full pedagogy, including- Case Studies, Chapter Objectives, Pause for Thought, Did You Know, Self Check Questions, Self Study Questions, Glossaries etc

Introduction to Accounting is ideal for business and accounting students at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Geoff Black is a chartered accountant and a senior lecturer at Harper Adams University College. He has also been Principal Examiner for a major UK examining board for many years. Formerly head of professional accountancy courses at Anglia Business School, Cambridge, he is the author of several textbooks, including Students' Guide to Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, also published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall.

Edition details

• Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582381681
• ISBN 13: 9780582381681
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320