Mike Farrell – författare

The 10th edition of Introduction to Financial Accounting provides comprehensive coverage of all the fundamental accounting techniques and practices required by the IFRS, IAS and the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting. The authors bring the subject to life with stimulating discussions that encourage strategic thinking about the influence that accounting has on economic decision-making and its impact on society. This new edition embraces a contemporary approach whilst retaining its renowned concise and student-friendly chapters. Packed with real-world examples, practical content, worked examples and exercises, this essential resource keeps students engaged while enhancing their understanding of complex accounting theory. Key features include: oCoverage of the latest developments in International Accounting Standards (IAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting. oA new chapter on Public Accountability giving background on who accountants should prepare accounts for and what should be included. oNew accounting insights to provide practical examples of how issues are handled in real-world scenarios. oNew contemporary issues in accounting to make students aware of the emerging issues and innovations that contemporary accountants must consider. oUpdated real world examples highlighting European and International accounting scenarios, demonstrating the tangible impact of accounting theory. oLearning activities, worked examples and end-of-chapter assessment material that offer students opportunities to practice key concepts and techniques.  Anne Marie Ward is a Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at Ulster University. She is also a qualified Chartered Accountant and previously taught professional courses for Chartered Accountants Ireland for 15 years. Andrew Thomas is former Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Birmingham. Mike Farrell is a Lecturer in Accounting at University College Cork. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and possesses a number of years industry and practice experience.  

In May 2008—shortly after being named by the Los Angeles Times as a “Person of the Year”—Mike Farrell drove himself across the country on a book tour like no other. Networking with political groups (and friends like Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame), Farrell has redefined the very concepts of book touring and "promotion" through a progressive lens.Best known for his eight years on M*A*S*H and five seasons on Providence, Mike Farrell is also a writer, director, and producer. Farrell has served on human rights and peace delegations to many countries around the world. His first book, Just Call Me Mike (Akashic Books, 2007), was a Los Angeles Times bestseller.

“Mike Farrell made an uncompromising commitment to his fiercest passion—a love of global fairness, collaboration, and civility. This is a fascinating account of that journey.”—Governor Mario CuomoWith a new introduction by Martin Sheen, Mike Farrell offers inspirational and often humorous reflections on his path to fame and progressive activism in his memoir, which became a Los Angeles Times bestseller and drew tremendous national media attention.Best known for his eight years on M*A*S*H and five seasons on Providence, Mike Farrell is also a writer, director, and producer. He has served on human rights and peace delegations to countries around the world. As president of Death Penalty Focus, he speaks, writes, and coordinates eff orts to stop executions.