The Penguin Dictionary of Accounting (Penguin Reference Books)

The most up-to-date and authoritative dictionary of accounting available

A new addition to the Penguin reference list, The Penguin Dictionary of Accounting focuses on financial reporting with coverage of the relevant terms in tax, auditing and management accounting. The British-based book includes important US differences and analyses all terms used in International Accounting Standards, providing a broad international outlook. The Penguin Dictionary of Accounting is an essential read for the student and businessperson alike."

Christopher Nobes is the PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor of Accounting at the University of Reading. He is on the board of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and is the author of "The Economist Pocket Accounting Book,"