Published by Pearson (March 20, 2020) © 2020
John Dyson | Ellie FranklinThe essential learning of real-world accounting problems made simple.
'Everything a non-specialist accounting student needs. This latest edition is comprehensive, well-structured, easy to follow and contains plenty of all-important practice questions plus additional online resources.'
David Gilding, Programme Director, Business Management, Lifelong Learning Centre, University of Leeds
For undergraduate and graduate Accounting courses as part of non-Accounting programmes.
Accounting for Non-Accounting Students, 10th edition, by Dyson and Franklin, provides a real-life understanding of the subject by introducing you to the purpose and key ideas of financial and management accounting, whether you have little or no previous knowledge of the subject.
Renowned for its clear and non-technical explanations of essential accounting techniques, the textbook uses simple language accessible to all. Its engaging content will help you cross the bridge between classroom learning and real life to improve your employment prospects when applying for jobs.
Key and new features include:
- New - critical thinking questions related to the most recent news stories.
- Up-to-date, real company information and reports, with examples included.
- A companion website with additional learning resources to practice and improve your understanding of the essential accounting concepts.
- A glossary with nearly 100 key accounting definitions related to concepts and terms.
Along with contemporary examples and business articles, this textbook will allow you to explore, individually and within the classroom discussions, themes that go beyond the standard accounting techniques, challenging you to think and develop your knowledge and critical thinking skills around the subject.
Brief Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Part 1 Introduction to Accounting
- Accounting and the business world
- Accounting rules and regulations
Part 2 Financial Accounting
- Recording data
- Sole trader accounts
- Company accounts
- Other entity accounts
- Statement of cash flows
Case studies
Part 3 Financial Reporting
- The annual report
- The annual accounts
- Interpretation of accounts
- Contemporary issues
Case studies
Part 4 Management Accounting
- Foundations
- Direct costs
- Indirect costs
- Budgeting
- Standard costing
- Contribution analysis
- Decision making
- Capital investment
- Emerging issues
Case studies