Introduction to Financial Accounting, 9e - Softcover

Thomas, Andrew; Ward Professor, Anne Marie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1526803003 ISBN 13: 9781526803009

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2019

Synopsis

Introduction to Financial Accounting is a market-leading textbook that offers comprehensive coverage of all the fundamental accounting techniques and practices required by the major accountancy bodies, and explains the reasons why transactions are accounted for in a particular manner. The authors provide stimulating discussion that enables students to think strategically about the influence that accounting has on economic decision-making and its impact on wider society.


For students undertaking a degree in accounting or business studies, this ninth edition has been fully revised and updated to the latest accounting standards. It provides a contemporary approach whilst retaining its highly valued concise, student-friendly chapters and practical content. This essential resource is packed with real world examples, worked examples and exercises to keep students engaged and to aid understanding of complex accounting theory.


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About this title

About the Authors

Andrew Thomas is a senior lecturer in the Accounting and Finance Group at the University of Birmingham Business School.

Dr. Anne Marie Ward is a Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland. She is also a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1526803003
• ISBN 13: 9781526803009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 835