Financial Accounting builds from definitions through to a clear understanding of accounting statements, their uses and their limitations. The examples and case studies in this text have been tailor-made for the needs of the users and, where appropriate, illustrated with examples from the accounts of well-known companies.

This is the second edition of an introduction to all the financial and management accounting concepts and techniques required by the general business student. This book should be of interest to degree, diploma (eg BTEC Higher), or postgraduate students of business, management, accountancy, and to business related professional examinations.