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New to this edition • Increased number of activities • New and updated real-world cases to help students understand the theory in practice • Up-to-date coverage, including the latest IFRSs Eddie McLaney is Visiting Fellow in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth University. MyAccountingLab • Limitless opportunities to practice Join over 10 million students benefiting from Pearson MyLabs • Case studies to help you apply what you’ve learned 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 by learning objective • Worked solutions showing you how to solve difficult problems 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. www.pearson-books.com Peter Atrill Eddie McLaney TENTH EDITION Atrill McLaney CVR_ATRILL_10_35601_AW.indd 1 • An eText for quick reference FOR NON-SPECIALISTS Key features • Accessible step-by-step approach helps you master the subject one step at a time • 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 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE The 10th edition of this market-leading text offers an accessible, effective introduction to key accounting and finance topics. With a focus on decision making, Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists teaches you how to apply your learning to real-world business scenarios. Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author who has worked 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. Cover image © Getty Images TENTH EDITION “The best accounting textbook for executives. Comprehensive and condense. Great pedagogical design. Suitable both for beginners as well as advanced learners.” Katerina Hellström, Stockholm School of Economics ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR NON-SPECIALISTS Peter Atrill & Eddie McLaney FOR NON-SPECIALISTS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE TENTH EDITION 11/11/2016 14:06 for Non-Specialists Accounting and Finance A01_ATRI5601_10_SE_FM.indd 1 11/11/2016 19:12 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 A01_ATRI5601_10_SE_FM.indd 2 11/11/2016 19:12 for Non-Specialists Accounting and Finance Tenth Edition Peter Atrill Eddie McLaney Harl