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"About the Book ""Using terminology which is compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Financial Accounting and Reporting for Non-Accounting Students covers topics such as the statement of financial position, profit and loss statements, non-current assets, inventory valuation and the statement of cashflows. It also provides a roadmap for performance appraisal and presents the subjective nature of financial accounting and the impact of bias in financial reporting""-- Book Synopsis This textbook introduces the essential principles of financial accounting to non-accounting students, w ritten for an international audience with global case studies and a suite of learning features. Using terminology which is compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Financial Accounting and Reporting for Non-Accounting Students covers topics such as the statement of financial position, profit and loss statement, non-current assets, inventory valuation and the statement of cashflows. It also provides a roadmap for performance appraisal and presents the subjective nature of financial accounting and the impact of bias in financial reporting. Real-world examples from Britvic, Greggs. Huawei, Hugo Boss, Manchester United and Ryanair illustrate the principles discussed in the book. With over 300 multiple-choice questions, 71 extended problems and more than 90 questions to enable deep learning in the fundamental aspects of this core business subject, Financial Accounting and Reporting for Non-Accountings Students is a key textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking modules on financial accounting and reporting or introductory modules in accounting. Review Quotes "" Financial Accounting and Reporting for Non-Accounting Students is an accessible, hands-on textbook that demystifies the world of accounting for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are not specialists, but who need to know how accounting works in practice. With a wealth of practical examples, real-world cases and a friendly tone, this book renders financial accounting not only understandable but engaging. Through clear explanations and absence of technical jargon, Stephen Frost ensures that the reader gains the knowledge and confidence needed to interpret financial statements, understand financial reporting and make informed judgments about financial performance.""-- ""Dr. Rhoda Brown, Senior Lecturer in Financial Reporting, Nottingham Trent University"" ""A clear and easy-to-read introduction to financial accounting and reporting. It is well-structured and guides the reader through each chapter with the use of examples, questions and learning quizzes. A great book for both accounting and non-accounting students.""-- ""Ruth Smith, (CGMA) Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Derby Business School, University of Derby, UK"" ""Comprehensive, easy to read, and a very useful textbook for students.""-- ""Dr Omiros Georgiou, Associate Professor in Accounting, Birmingham Business School"" ""This book provides an excellent resource for students without a specialised background who seek a clear and comprehensive understanding of accounting. The comprehensiveness of the content, coupled with the practical approach, sets this accounting textbook apart. It is truly a pleasure to recommend this outstanding textbook to anyone embarking on their accounting journey.""-- ""Dr Petros Vourvachis, Lecturer in Financial Accounting, Loughborough Business School"" ""This is an excellent book on Financial Accounting and Reporting for non-accounting business and management students. Stephen Frost perfectly succeeds in streamlining complex financial accounting topics and delivering them in a simple language with various real-life case studies and a multitude of numerical and illustrative examples. Highly recommended for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.""-- ""Dr Sarah G. Mohamed, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Birmingham City University Business School"" About the Author Stephen Frost is a Senior Teaching Fellow and Programme Director of MScs in Finance, Finance and Global Trading, and Finance and Management at Loughborough Business School. He teaches a wide range of courses to undergraduate and postgraduate business, management and economics students, including Financial Reporting and Performance Appraisal"
