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ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING for non-accounting students for non-accounting students Ninth Edition Gervase Tyson, Director of Undergraduate Business Programmes, University of Cumbria Accounting for Non-Accounting Students delivers a highly accessible and comprehensive guide Key features: • Special introductions that provide context and explains to non-accountants why the respective chapter is important • Contemporary news articles at the start of each new chapter and section to provide you with examples of relevant issues that accountants face • Comprehensive examples and ‘key points’ sections to get you thinking • Recap on your learning with ‘Check your learning’ sections full of quizzes and questions. New to this edition This ninth edition incorporates the highly regarded trademarks of past editions with amended and re-structured chapters, contemporary material and features including: • Updated terminology and financial statements formats in line with international standards. • The addition of new and up-to-date articles to make the ninth edition more contemporary and relevant. • Real company financial information and the use of the same company examples to provide with the focus on a smaller number of key ratios. Visit the new Accounting for Non-Accounting Students companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/ dyson to access a comprehensive range of student-learning resources, including additional questions, web links for further reading and a glossary of key terms. John R. Dyson was formerly Director of Studies of the Heriot-Watt University Management Programme, Edinburgh. www.pearson-books.com Cover image: Jamie Farrant Creative /Getty Images CVR_DYSON_09_28979.indd 1 Ninth Edition Ellie Franklin is qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Audit and Finance at Middlesex University, London. John R. Dyson & Ellie Franklin Dyson & Franklin continuity. • Chapter 9 featuring coverage of fraud. • New simplified structure of Chapter 10 to make understanding ratios much easier, Ninth Edition ACCOUNTING for those who have had little to no previous knowledge of accounting. Using clear and non-technical language alongside companion illustrations, up-to-date articles and questions, it offers the essentials that will enable readers to grasp the rules of accounting and advance in their careers or studies. FOR NON-ACCOUNTING STUDENTS “The structure, style and ease of reading are perfect. The subject matter is brought to life through the use of a solid theoretical background in combination with well-chosen contemporary business scenarios and cases.” 23/03/2017 11:01 Accounting for Non-Accounting Students F01 Accounting for Non-Accounting 28979 Contents.indd 1 20/03/2017 20:24 At Pearson, we have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We combine innovative learning technology with trusted content and educational expertise to provide engaging and effective learning experiences that serve people wherever and whenever they are learning. From classroom to boardroom, our curriculum materials, digital learning tools and testing programmes help to educate millions of people worldwide – more than any other private enterprise. Every day our work helps learning flourish, and wherever learning flourishes, so do people. To learn more, please visit us at www.pearson.com/uk F01 Accounting for Non-Accounting 28979 Contents.indd 2 20/03/2017 20:24 Accounting for Non-Accounting Students Ninth Edition John R. Dyson Ellie Franklin Harlow, England • London • New York • Boston • San Francisco • Toronto