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 inc[...]
If you read the 'business pages' of a newspaper or if you listen to the financial news on the television or radio, you will often hear terms such as 'liability', 'balance sheet' or 'earnings'. These terms turn up in non-financial contexts as well: 'he was more of a liability than an asset'. If you [...]
Comparative International Accounting takes a comprehensive look at the international dimensions of financial accounting and reporting. Whilst the majority of chapters have been written by the bookâs two main authors, the text includes several contributions from a diverse group of international [...]
'This book will be welcomed by students and academics alike. The text is easy to read and well laid out, the case studies are very helpful, and it is supplemented by a good range of quality supporting material'Christopher Coles, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Glasgow Financial A[...]
Now in its twelfth edition, Comparative International Accounting is renowned for its depth of discussion and comparative method of explaining the international dimensions of financial reporting.This text uncovers the conceptual and contextual foundations of International Financial Reporting Standard[...]
Financial Accounting is the ideal introductory book to anyone with little prior knowledge or new to this subject area. Its clear writing style and unique international focus builds on the success of the previous editions. This fully updated text uses the International Financial Reporting Standards ([...]
Intends to provide non-specialist students of financial accounting with a comprehensive and relevant approach to the subject that takes on board the increasing impact of international accounting standards.[...]