Peter Atrill
Eddie McLaney
FINANCIAL
AC
COUNTING
N I N T H E D I T I O N
FOR DECISION MAKERS
FINANCIAL A
CC
OUNTING
FOR DECISION MAKERS
NINTH
EDITION
Peter Atrill & Eddie McLaney
With a comprehensive and accessible
introduction to the subject,
Financial
Accounting for Decision Makers
focuses on the ways in which fi nancial 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.
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Peter Atrill
is a freelance academic who has worked with
leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia.
He was formerly the Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at Plymouth Business
School, Plymouth University.
Eddie McLaney
is an academic author who was formerly the Accounting Subject Group Leader and Principal
Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
at Plymouth Business School, Plymouth University.
Key features:
• Examples from the real world have been updated and expanded. These
examples demonstrate the practical application and value of key concepts
and techniques.
• Interactive ‘open-learning’ style, ideal for self-study, encourages you
to check
your progress continually.
• Coverage of developments to the International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) including an update to the discussion of the Conceptual Framework for
Financial Reporting.
• Recent changes to corporate governance provisions are explained.
• Chapter 12 now includes more detail about the role of the auditor.
• Activities and exercises which enable you
to constantly test your
understanding and reinforce learning.
• Key terms, glossary and bulleted summaries providing excellent revision aids.
