Financial Accounting

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Published: 28/09/2012

Extent: 236 pages

Illustrations: 9 figures

Series: 360S

 

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Summary:

Clear, concise, and written by experts currently lecturing in the field, Financial Accounting focuses exclusively on what you need to know for success in your business course and today's global economy. Part of the 360 Degree Series, which provides accessible yet stimulating introductions to core business studies modules, this textbook sits firmly within the business studies curriculum so you can meet your academic and career goals.

For a focused view of financial accounting, this is the book for you.

This innovative textbook features:

-a clear introduction to accounting from its initial concepts, through recording transactions to the accurate interpretation of accounts
-relevant case studies that illustrate key accounting principles
-up-to-date terminology to prepare you for current business practice worldwide
-summaries, activities and review questions to help reinforce your understanding
-additional support materials including further case studies, revision summaries and interactive multiple choice questions available at www.hodderplus.com/360

Develop skills for exam and career success with business textbooks from the 360 Degree Series.

Parminder Johal is Senior Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at the University of Derby Business School, UK.

Beverly Vickerstaffe is Principal Lecturer in Taxation and Programme Leader, Accounting & Finance at the University of Leicester Business School, de Montfort University, UK.

Paul E Smith (Series Editor) is Principal Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Hertfordshire Business School, UK. He is the Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

• A clear introduction to accounting from its initial concepts, through recording transactions to the accurate intepretation of accounts
• Up-to-date terminology used throughout to prepare you for working in a global context.
• Key accounting terms explained clearly throughout to aid your understanding.
• Examples and case studies taken from real-life to prepare you for success after your studies.
• Summaries, activities and review questions to help reinforce your understanding
• Additional support materials including further case studies, revision summaries and interactive multiple choice questions available at www.hodderplus.com/360

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements
Series preface
Preface
Guide to the book
1. Introduction to financial accounting
2. Recording transactions
3. The statement of financial position (SoFP)
4. The income statement
5. Adjustment to accounts I: accruals and prepayments
6. Adjustment to accounts II: non-current assets and depreciation
7. Current assets: valuation of inventory, bad debts and bank reconciliations
8. Cashflow statement
9. Interpretation of accounts
Glossary of key terms
Index

About the Author(s):
Parminder Johal, Senior Lecturer, University of Derby, UK

Beverly Vickerstaff, Principal Lecturer and Programme Leader, De Montfort University, UK

Series Editor: Paul E Smith, Principal Lecturer in Human Resource Management, University of Hertfordshire Business School, UK

Contributors:
Lewis Gordon, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moore University.

Readership:
Undergraduates studying Business or Accountancy

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