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Published by Pearson (May 12, 2025) © 2025

Peter Atrill | Eddie McLaney
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    ISBN-13: 9781292745176

    Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists ,13th edition

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    Familiarise yourself with the essential accounting and finance principles for business decision-making

    Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists, 13th edition by Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney is a highly accessible introduction to the principles and practice of accounting and finance, and is the gold standard textbook for anyone studying these subjects as part of a different course. You will explore the major financial statements, what they contain, and why they are useful in business, and will grow an appreciation of the key roles that accounting and finance play in business decision-making.

    This easy-to-read textbook will allow you to study techniques widely used in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management in a single text, laying the foundation for successful business decisions in your future career. It is filled with relevant, real-life examples, helping you understand the relationship between principles and practice and how accounting concepts impact the financial decisions of real businesses.

    "Highly recommended. The book comprehensively covers traditional and emerging concepts, simplifies complex financial topics, and provides practical examples, making it accessible for students without a finance background."

    - Dr. Elmira Partovi, Senior Lecturer, Business and Law School, University of the West of England

    "I recommend Accounting & Finance for Non-Specialists for its clear explanations and practical examples. It demystifies complex concepts, makes financial principles accessible, and is an invaluable read for non-specialists."

    - Joan Ballantine, Professor of Accounting, Ulster University Business School

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    Preface

    1. Introduction to accounting and finance

    Part One FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

    1. Measuring and reporting financial position
    2. Measuring and reporting financial performance
    3. Accounting for limited companies
    4. Measuring and reporting cash flows
    5. Analysing and interpreting financial statements

    Part Two MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

    1. The relevance and behaviour of costs
    2. Full costing
    3. Budgeting

    Part Three FINANCE

    1. Making capital investment decisions
    2. Financing a business
    3. Managing working capital

    Glossary

    Appendix A: Solutions to self-assessment questions

    Appendix B: Solutions to critical review questions

    Appendix C: Solutions to multiple choice questions

    Appendix D: Solutions to exercises

    Appendix E: Present value table

    Index

    Acknowledgements

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