Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to accounting -- Measuring and reporting financial position -- Measuring and reporting financial performance -- Accounting for limited companies (1) -- Accounting for limited companies (2) -- Measuring and reporting cash flows -- Recognising and reporting assets and liabilities -- Analysing and interpreting financial statements (1) -- Analysing and interpreting financial statements (2) -- Reporting the financial results of groups of companies -- Increasing the scope of financial reporting -- Governing a company -- Appendix A: Recording financial transactions -- Appendix B: Glossary of key terms -- Appendix C: Solutions to self-assessment questions -- Appendix D: Solutions to review questions -- Appendix E: Solutions to selected exercises.

With a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, Financial Accounting for Decision Makers focuses on the ways in which financial statements and information can be used to improve the quality of decision making.



The practical emphasis throughout the book ensures the material is always relevant, whilst the authors’ style of introducing topics gradually and explaining technical terminology in a clear, friendly style caters for all students, whether on specialist accounting or non-specialist business degrees.