Financial Accounting for Decision Makers - Softcover

Atrill, Peter; McLaney, Eddie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273763458 ISBN 13: 9780273763451

Publisher: Presidio Pr, 2011

Synopsis

A comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, Financial Accounting for Decision Makers with MyAccountingLab focuses on the ways in which financial statements and information can be used to improve the quality of decision making. By introducing topics gradually and explaining technical terminology in a clear, friendly style, the authors cater both for accounting students, and for those studying entry-level accounting within another field. The practical emphasis throughout the book ensures that the material is always relevant, whilst the MyAccountingLab developed as a companion to this text provides an even greater level of support for learners and instructors than was previously available. What is MyAccountingLab? It is an online tutorial and assessment system that has been gaining popularity with students and instructors across the globe for over ten years. With more than 300,000 registered students in 2010 doing 4 million assignments, MyAccountingLab is the most effective and reliable learning solution for accounting available today. Features include: * A personalised study plan for each student * A bank problems which can be used for self-study or assigned by instructors as homework, tests or quizzes and which are automatically marked * Learning aids which help guide students step-by-step through solving a problem and provides them with instant feedback * An annotatable eBook for quick reference and convenience * Exportable gradebook To learn more, visit www.myaccountinglab.com

About this title

From the Back Cover

'The book is written in a very friendly way, from which students will benefit.'

Paulo Alves, University of Lancaster

A comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, Financial Accounting for Decision Makers focuses on the ways in which financial statements and information can be used to improve the quality of decision making.  By introducing topics gradually and explaining technical terminology in a clear, friendly style, the authors cater both for accounting students, and for those studying entry-level accounting within another field. A practical emphasis throughout the book ensures that the material is always relevant and suitable to the decision makers of the future.

Financial Accounting for Decision Makers offers:

• Interactive 'open-learning' style, ideal for self-study, encourages you to check your progress continually.
• NEW chapter examining supplementary financial reports prepared by businesses.
• Interactive 'open-learning' style, ideal for self-study, encourages you to check your progress continually.
• Fully integrated coverage of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• NEW sections dealing with key standards and standard-setting issues.
• Numerous activities and exercises enable you to constantly test your understanding and reinforce learning.
• Updated and expanded chapter on corporate governance outlines the issues and potential problems inherent to the separation of ownership of a company from day-to-day control.
• Colourful and relevant examples from the real world, including company reports and survey data, demonstrate the practical application and value of concepts and techniques learnt.
• Key terms, glossary and bulleted summaries providing excellent revision aids.

Visit the student companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/atrillmclaney to access a host of student study resources including multiple choice questions and links to useful websites.

Audience

Suitable for all those studying an introductory course in financial accounting, who are seeking an understanding of basic principles and underlying concepts without detailed technical knowledge.

Authors

Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was previously Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at the University of Plymouth Business School.

Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at the University of Plymouth.

 

About the Author

Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was previously Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at the University of Plymouth Business School.Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at the University of Plymouth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Presidio Pr
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273763458
• ISBN 13: 9780273763451
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 538