Accounting in a Nutshell: Finance for the Non-Specialist

Walker, J.

ISBN 10: 1859714951 / ISBN 13: 9781859714959

Published by The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants, 2001

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9781859714959.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Accounting in a Nutshell: Finance for the Non-Specialist
• Publisher: The Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859714951
• ISBN 13: 9781859714959
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Poor
• Seller catalogs:
  • Business

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Synopsis

Accounting in a Nutshell covers the basic principles of financial management accounting for those who do not require detailed theoretical or technical knowledge.

This book will provide a solid grounding in accounting principles , enabling the reader to contribute in the workplace or to progress to further financial studies.

The text covers accounting in profit-making companies, as well as manufacturing and service organisations. Each section of the book also contains a summary and extra questions and answers to test your understanding. This useful text has been updated to reflect the requirements of recent financial reporting standards.

Written assuming no prior financial knowledge

Clear and simple -does not use accounting jargon

Includes exercises, review questions and self-test questions in every chapter

Glossary includes the main financial terms that might be encountered by the non-specialist

About the Author

Janet Walker is a freelance lecturer and consultant, specialising in courses in Financial Awareness Trained as a management accountant with Brooke Bond Oxo Limited, qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA) in 1981. After seven years in industry, joined Croydon College in 1982 as a Senior Lecturer in management accounting and financial management. Studied for MBA at City University Business School in 1987/88. Worked as a full-time author for BPP Publishing Limited for eighteen months from 1990, responsible for writing and technical editing of a range of accountancy and marketing texts and workbooks. Set up own business in 1991 as a freelance lecturer and consultant, specialising in presenting courses in Financial Awareness for a variety of clients, including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), City University Business School, V & A Museum, Markel International, National Lottery Heritage Fund, ICL Systems Service, Norwich Union, Weetabix Limited and the General Dental Council. Also providing financial planning and marketing consultancy services to small businesses. Other books published are primarily through BPP Publishing as above, and a number of CIMA Study Systems through CIMA Publishing.