Introduction to accounting - Mr Geoff Black

Introduction To AccountingGeoff BlackThe Modular Texts in Business and Economics series is tailored to the needs of today's students and lecturers, delivering accessible texts for modular courses. Each book provides a lively introduction to the core disciplines of modern business and management degrees.Introduction to Accounting offers an accessible introduction to accounting, ensuring that the student's initial study of the subject is interesting and enjoyable. The book takes an applied and interactive approach with many case studies, self-study questions, self-check questions, practice exam papers and activities to help reinforce student learning by practice. Many students regard accounting as a difficult area, but this text is, from start to finish, written to help break down the jargon. Written in a very student-friendly manner, it shows that accounting is a relevant and vital component of the business world.Features? Ideal for all courses requiring an introductory knowledge of accounting? Student friendly approach to accounting? Dedicated companion website? 'E-mail the author' facility? Many real-life company examples used as illustration? Extensive internet references?;Numerous activities to engage students throughout the text, all with answers? Revision chapter and practice exam papers to consolidate learning? A 'running' case study weaves through the book, developing student comprehension? Full pedagogy, including: Case Studies, Chapter Objectives, Pause for Thought, Did You Know, Self Check Questions, Self Study Questions, Glossaries etcIntroduction to Accounting is ideal for business and accounting students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Geoff Black is a chartered accountant and a senior lecturer at Harper Adams University College. He has also been Principal Examiner for a major UK examining board for many years. Formerly head of professional accountancy courses at Anglia Business School, Cambridge, he is the author of several textbooks, including Students' Guide to Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, also published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall.