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 (IFRS) as its framework to explain key concepts and practices while linking them with contemporary and real world examples from Europe, US and beyond. 'A hugely enjoyable and informative book with an international focus' Eleimon Gonis, University of the West of England, Bristol '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 What's new! Updated to be fully compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) New coverage on ethics and corporate social accounting, creative accounting and groups as reporting entities Expanded discussion of revenue recognition and Islamic accounting and finance Numerous examples taken from European Union (EU) and the wider European Economic Area (EEA), showing the rules and practices of particular European countries or companies New end-of-chapter practice questions with guided solutions The text is ideal for undergraduates and MBA students worldwide, taking a first course in financial accounting. Visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/alexander to find valuable online resources for both students and lecturers, including links to relevant websites, additional practice questions, an instructor's manual and full set of power point slides. David Alexander is Professor Emeritus of Accounting at the University of Birmingham Business School, England. Christopher Nobes is Professor of Accounting at Royal Holloway, University of London, England. He is also Professor at the University of Sydney, and Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian Business School. From 1993 to 2001 he was a member of the board of the International Accounting Standards Committee.

"This text covers the WHY, WHAT and HOW of financial reporting and analysis with the goal of showing thoughtful readers how understanding the financial reporting process can help them to be successful business managers. It is designed to be a stand-alone course for a program that requires only a single course in financial accounting, or an introductory financial accounting course for a program that leads to an accounting major. Accounting majors need to be good managers too. The text starts from the very beginning, assuming no pre-knowledge of business or accounting."--

Accounting and Finance: An Introduction, now in its eighth edition, contains all the information you need to start your business career. With its use of practical techniques and real-world examples, this best-selling text teaches you the basics of understanding and using financial information. This comprehensive guide covers financial accounting, management accounting and financial management in a single text, and provides you with the tools to make informed, successful business decisions. Key Features Up-to-date coverage, including the latest IFRSs and corporate governance content plus a discussion of financing and dividend policies Accessible step-by-step approach helps you master the subject one step at a time New real world examples provide opportunities to apply and develop techniques Progress checks, activities and exercises reinforce learning Focus on decision-making prepares you for careers in business Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University. Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working 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