Accounting for Non-Accountants

Horner, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749480769 ISBN 13: 9780749480769

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2017

Accounting for Non-Accountants provides the perfect introduction to the basics of accounting and finance. Designed for non-specialists with little or no background in accounting, it guides readers through the maze of financial terms and accounting concepts and techniques in a clear and easy-to-follow style.

Now in its 11th edition, Accounting for Non-Accountants includes information on the UK GAAP accounting standards as well as an overview of current international standards, and updates including a new chapter on how competition, the financial markets and government economic policy can influence organizations. The book is structured clearly to provide in-depth understanding in three key areas: annual accounts (including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and reporting standards); management accounting (costing, marginal costing and budgetary controls); and financial management (including the cost of capital, working capital, investment appraisal and performance analysis).

With updated online resources including additional review questions for each chapter and a multiple choice question section, Accounting for Non-Accountants is ideal for beginners and provides an excellent grounding for those taking accountancy qualifications.

Book Description:

Helps readers understand real-world issues in presenting and interpreting financial information by leveraging examples of company accounts

Brings the reader up to date on UK GAAP accounting standards, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS)

Includes review questions designed to support those following a number of accountancy qualifications (ACCA, AAT, CIMA)

New to this edition: fully updated with new content including an evaluation of the main accounting software packages available and a new chapter on the economic environment

Online resources: additional review questions for each chapter and a multiple choice question section

About the Author:

David Horner has taught A Level courses in Accounting, Economics and Business for over 20 years. He currently teaches at Birkdale School in Sheffield. A senior examiner for a major examining board since 2002, he is also the author of a number of textbooks on accounting, economics and related areas - including Business Accounting Basics, co-authored with Frank Wood.