Accounting for Non-Accounting Students 9th Edition - Softcover

Dyson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292128976 ISBN 13: 9781292128979

Publisher: Pearson, 2017

Synopsis

Accounting for Non Accounting Students is the perfect addition if you need to grasp the fundamentals of financial and management accounting. This book assumes no previous accounting knowledge, and with its clear writing style, combined with real world examples, it offers what you need to help you advance in your studies.

Alongside the book, you can visit the new Accounting for Non-Accounting Students companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/dyson to access a comprehensive range of student-learning resources, including additional questions, web links for further reading and a glossary of key terms.

About this title

About the Author

John R. Dyson was formerly Director of Studies of the Heriot-Watt University Management Programme, Edinburgh

 

Ellie Franklin  is qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Audit and Finance at Middlesex University, London

From the Back Cover

"The structure, style and ease of reading are perfect. The subject matter is brought to life through the use of a solid theoretical background in combination with well- chosen contemporary business scenarios and cases. The approach, in addition to the signposting, makes this book ideal for a wide range of students studying at an introductory or advanced level" Gervase Tyson, Director of Undergraduate Business Programmes, University of Cumbria

 

 

Accounting for Non-Accounting Students delivers a highly accessible and comprehensive guide for those who have had little to no previous knowledge of accounting. Using clear and non-technical language alongside companion illustrations, up-to-date articles and questions, it offers the essentials that will enable users to grasp the rules of accounting and advance in their careers or studies.

 

Key features:

·    Special introductions that provide context and explains to non-accountants why the respective chapter is important

·    A full-colour design that helps to enliven the text without distracting from the substantial information

·    Contemporary news stories and news clips that opens up each new chapter and section to provide you with examples of relevant issues that accountants face

·    Comprehensive examples and ‘key points’ sections to get you thinking

·    Chapters conclude with 'Check your learning' sections which have numerous quizzes and questions to help you periodically recap on your learning

 

 

This ninth edition incorporates the highly regarded trademarks of past editions with amended and re-structured chapters, contemporary material and features including:

• Updated Terminology and financial statements formats in line with international standards
•  The addition of new and up-to-date articles to make the ninth edition more contemporary and relevant
• Real company financial  information and the use of  the same company examples to provide continuity
• Chapter 9 featuring coverage of fraud
• New simplified structure of Chapter 10 to make understanding ratios much easier, with the focus on a smaller number of key ratios

 Visit the new Accounting for Non-Accounting Students companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/dyson to access a comprehensive range of student-learning resources, including additional questions, web links for further reading and a glossary of key terms.

 

John R. Dyson was formerly Director of Studies of the Heriot-Watt University Management Programme, Edinburgh

Ellie Franklin  is qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Audit and Finance at Middlesex University, London

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1292128976
• ISBN 13: 9781292128979
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 544