Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists

Familiarise yourself with the essential accounting and finance principles for business decision-making

Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists, 13th edition by Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney is a highly accessible introduction to the principles and practice of accounting and finance, and is the gold standard textbook for anyone studying these subjects as part of a different course. You will explore the major financial statements, what they contain, and why they are useful in business, and will grow an appreciation of the key roles that accounting and finance play in business decision-making.

This easy-to-read textbook will allow you to study techniques widely used in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management in a single text, laying the foundation for successful business decisions in your future career. It is filled with relevant, real-life examples, helping you understand the relationship between principles and practice and how accounting concepts impact the financial decisions of real businesses.

"Highly recommended. The book comprehensively covers traditional and emerging concepts, simplifies complex financial topics, and provides practical examples, making it accessible for students without a finance background."

- Dr. Elmira Partovi, Senior Lecturer, Business and Law School, University of the West of England

"I recommend Accounting & Finance for Non-Specialists for its clear explanations and practical examples. It demystifies complex concepts, makes financial principles accessible, and is an invaluable read for non-specialists."

- Joan Ballantine, Professor of Accounting, Ulster University Business School

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