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Accounting for non-accountants

By: Horner, David, 1970-
Material type: BookPublisher: New York : Kogan Page, c2017.Edition: 11th ed.Description: xi, 394 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780749480769Subject(s): Accounting -- Great BritainDDC classification: 657.0941 HO AC Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Accounting for Non-Accountants provides the perfect introduction to the basics of accounting and finance. Designed for non-specialists with little or no background in accounting, it guides readers through the maze of financial terms and accounting concepts and techniques in a clear and easy-to-follow style. Now in its 11th edition, Accounting for Non-Accountants includes information on the UK GAAP accounting standards as well as an overview of current international standards, and updates including a new chapter on how competition, the financial markets and government economic policy can influence organizations. The book is structured clearly to provide in-depth understanding in three key areas: annual accounts (including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and reporting standards); management accounting (costing, marginal costing and budgetary controls); and financial management (including the cost of capital, working capital, investment appraisal and performance analysis). With updated online resources including additional review questions for each chapter and a multiple choice question section, Accounting for Non-Accountants is ideal for beginners and provides an excellent grounding for those taking accountancy qualifications.
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Main Collection 		657.0941 HO AC (Browse shelf) Available may2018 T0058219
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Includes index.

Chapter - 01: Financial Record Keeping;
Chapter - 02: Income Statements;
Chapter - 03: The Balance Sheet;
Chapter - 04: Further Adjustments to the Income Statement;
Chapter - 05: Checking the Double-Entry System;
Chapter - 06: Accounting Concepts;
Chapter - 07: Accounting for Other Business Organisations;
Chapter - 08: An Introduction to Business Costing;
Chapter - 09: Marginal Costing and Decision Making;
Chapter - 10: Standard Costing;
Chapter - 11: Budgeting;
Chapter - 12: Working Capital Management;
Chapter - 13: Capital Investment Appraisal;
Chapter - 14: An Introduction to Limited Companies;
Chapter - 15: Published Accounts of the Limited Company;
Chapter - 16: Accounting Standards;
Chapter - 17: Statement of Cash Flows;
Chapter - 18: Accounting Ratios;
Chapter - 19: The Economic Environment

Accounting for Non-Accountants provides the perfect introduction to the basics of accounting and finance. Designed for non-specialists with little or no background in accounting, it guides readers through the maze of financial terms and accounting concepts and techniques in a clear and easy-to-follow style. Now in its 11th edition, Accounting for Non-Accountants includes information on the UK GAAP accounting standards as well as an overview of current international standards, and updates including a new chapter on how competition, the financial markets and government economic policy can influence organizations. The book is structured clearly to provide in-depth understanding in three key areas: annual accounts (including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and reporting standards); management accounting (costing, marginal costing and budgetary controls); and financial management (including the cost of capital, working capital, investment appraisal and performance analysis). With updated online resources including additional review questions for each chapter and a multiple choice question section, Accounting for Non-Accountants is ideal for beginners and provides an excellent grounding for those taking accountancy qualifications.

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