Pocket Accounting: The Essentials of Accounting from A to Z

Nobes, Christopher

ISBN 10: 1861973667 / ISBN 13: 9781861973665

Published by Economists Books, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pocket Accounting: The Essentials of Accounting from A to Z
• Publisher: Economists Books
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861973667
• ISBN 13: 9781861973665
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Everything you need to know about the principals and practice of business accounting from A to Z, in clear, jargon-free English. Accounting lies at the very heart of business and an understanding of the practice and principles of subject is essential for anyone who wants to get ahead. Good accounting is vital to successful business. POCKET ACCOUNTING demystifies this crucial but often confusing area of business and management essays on * accounting standards * accounting for goodwill and brands * international differences in accounting and the prospect of international harmonisation * where the line is drawn between legal and illegal creative accounting * An A-Z of key accounting terms and jargon * From Above the line and Absorption costing to Working capital and Zero-based budgeting * Lists and appendixes * Leading accountancy firms * Accountancy standards * Abbreviations and useful addresses Sales Points

About the Author

Christopher Nobes is PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor of Accounting at the University of Reading. He is author or co-author of 14 books. He was a member of the UK's Accounting Standards Committee from 1987 to 1990. He is now vice-chairman of the accounting working group of the Federation des Experts Comptables Europeens, a body which advises the EU Commission. He is also one of the two UK representatives on the International Accounting Standards Committee.