Financial Accounting

""I find this book highly readable and a very useful introduction to financial accounting, in particular the regulatory framework influencing accounting in an international context"" Fredrik Ljungdahl, Senior Lecturer, Jonkoping University

"Financial Accounting" is the ideal choice for all those looking for an introductory text in financial accounting, particularly those with little or no previous knowledge of the subject. With a clear writing style, this accessible book is unique in teaching financial accounting from a non-country specific perspective, using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as its framework to explain key concepts and practice. Building on the success of the second edition this truly international book continues to draw contemporary examples from Europe, the US and beyond, and has been fully updated to incorporate the extensive accounting changes of the past three years.

Key features

• Expanded and amended coverage of group accounting and of financial analysis.
• Real-life examples are included from a wide range of countries.
• Activities and "Why it Matters" boxes integrated throughout each chapter to challenge students and stimulate further interest.
• New book-keeping appendix provides step-by-step coverage of the key techniques
• Extensive exercises at the close of each chapter.
• Includes a glossary of terms used in IFRS (and UK and US) accounting.

Ideal for undergraduate and MBA students worldwide, taking a first course in financial accounting.

David Alexander is Professor of Accounting at the University of Birmingham Business School, England.

Christopher Nobes is PricewaterhouseCooper"s Professor of Accounting at the University of Reading, England. From 1993 to 2001 he was a representative on the board of the International Accounting Standards Committee.