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Accounting and Finance: An Introduction, now in its eighth edition, contains all the information you need to start your business career. With its use of practical techniques and real-world examples, this best-selling text teaches you the basics of understanding and using financial information. This comprehensive guide covers financial accounting, management accounting and financial management in a single text, and provides you with the tools to make informed, successful business decisions. Key Features - Up-to-date coverage, including the latest IFRSs and corporate governance content plus a discussion of financing and dividend policies - Accessible step-by-step approach helps you master the subject one step at a time - New real world examples provide opportunities to apply and develop techniques - Progress checks, activities and exercises reinforce learning - Focus on decision-making prepares you for careers in business Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University. Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was previously Head of Accounting and law and Head of Business and Management at the Plymouth University Business School
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Key features • Up-to-date coverage, including the latest IFRSs and corporate governance content, plus a discussion of financing and dividend policies • Accessible step-by-step approach helps you master the subject one step at a time • New real-world examples provide opportunities to apply and develop techniques • Progress checks, activities and exercises reinforce learning • Focus on decision-making prepares you for careers in business Join over 10 million students benefiting from Pearson MyLabs This title can be supported by MyAccountingLab, an online homework and tutorial system designed to test and build your understanding. MyAccountingLab provides a personalised approach, with instant feedback and numerous additional resources to support your learning. • A personalised study plan • Usable either following chapter-by-chapter structure or learning objectives • Worked solutions show you how to solve difficult problems • Limitless opportunities to practise • An eText for quick reference • Case studies to help you apply what you’ve learned Use the power of MyAccountingLab to accelerate your learning. You need both an access card and a course ID to access MyAccountingLab: 1. Is your lecturer using MyAccountingLab? Ask your lecturer for your course ID. 2. Has an access card been included with the book? Check the inside back cover of the book. 3. If you have a course ID, but no access card, go to: http://www.myaccountinglab.com/ to buy access to this interactive study programme. Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author working with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was previously Head of Accounting and Law, and Head of Business and Management at the Plymouth University Business School. www.pearson-books.com CVR_MCLA8297_08_SE_CVR.indd 1 Eddie McLaney Peter Atrill Front cover image: © Getty Images Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University. AN INTRODUCTION Accounting and Finance: An Introduction, now in its eighth edition, contains all the information you need to start your business career. With its use of practical techniques and real-world examples, this best-selling text teaches you the basics of understanding and using financial information. This comprehensive guide covers financial accounting, management accounting and financial management in a single text, and provides you with the tools to make informed, successful business decisions. EIGHTH EDITION ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE