Accounting - Michael J. Jones

The second edition ofAccounting continues to provide a very accessible and easy–to–follow introduction to all the major aspects of accounting. Intended as a core textbook for students studying accounting for the first time, Accounting can be used by students on both accounting and non–accounting degrees and also MBA courses.

The new edition has been updated to reflect recent developments in accounting such as the creation of the new UK Accounting Standards Setting Regime. In particular, the adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has been fully incorporated and a distinction is now made throughout the book between the requirements of listed and non–listed companies. In addition, a substantive new section on performance evaluation is included.

Designed to be both engaging and accessible to the student, Accounting features:

• A lively presentational style integrating cartoons and soundbites


• 
  Company Camera
  boxes presenting financial data from a wide variety of international companies, such as Heineken, Nokia and Volkswagen.


• 
  Real Life Nuggets
  offering contemporary examples from the business press that give the body of the text a real–life resonance.


• End of chapter questions of escalating difficulty, together with accompanying answers, enabling the student to develop their understanding of the key concepts discussed in the text.


• A rich supporting website

including solutions, extra question material and powerpoint slides for lecturers, multiple choice quizzes and an online glossary for students.