Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists 11th edition (11^th Ed.)

The 11th edition of this market-leading text offers an accessible, effective introduction to key accounting and finance topics. With a focus on decision making, Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists teaches you how to apply your learning to real-world business scenarios.

Key Features

· Step-by-step approach helps you master different topics without technical jargon 

· Real-world examples provide opportunities to apply and develop techniques

· Activities and exercises integrated throughout the book help you understand the subject fully

· Focus on decision making prepares you for careers in business

New to this edition

·   Up-to-date coverage, including key changes to IFRS Standards and the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting

·   A greater number of activities

·   New and updated real world cases help you to understand the theory in practice

·   Increased emphasis on critical thinking ? so important to employers

·   Revised coverage of small business finance

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Preface xv

Acknowledgements xvii

Appendix A: Glossary of key terms 506

Appendix B: Solutions to self-assessment questions 519

Appendix C: Solutions to critical review questions 534

Appendix D: Solutions to selected exercises 546

Appendix E: Present value table 574

Index 576

Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author who has worked with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was previously Head of Accounting and Law and Head of Business and Management at the Plymouth University Business School.

Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University.

·    Step-by-step approach helps you master different topics without technical jargon 

·    Real-world examples provide opportunities to apply and develop techniques

·    Activities and exercises integrated throughout the book help you understand the subject fully

·    Focus on decision making prepares you for careers in business