Written by an expert teacher in Financial Accounting, the eighth edition of this well-respected text retains all the features that have contributed to the book's popularity: focus on the accounting equation, an even greater range of student activities throughout each chapter, a clear and accessible writing style, and extensive use of real-world case studies. With a strong emphasis on the 2018 Conceptual Framework of the International Accounting Standards Board, Financial Accounting: An Introduction guides students in understanding the 'why' and not just the 'what' of financial accounting.


Key features:




Definitions and terminology are aligned with the 2018 IASB Conceptual Framework


Fully up-to-date with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)


New case studies giving examples from real-world companies


Activities aligned to each section of a chapter to encourage students to explore and consider issues from different angles


Expanded for this edition, experience-driven conversations between two managers are included throughout, updated with an even more practical emphasis


Coverage on fair value throughout


Exploration of the Strategic Report and Directors' Report


Focuses on specific knowledge outcomes, with end-of-chapter self-evaluation


Questions are graded according to difficulty to test student understanding



Financial Accounting: An Introduction is a core textbook for undergraduates on Business Studies degrees, undergraduates on Accounting courses, students studying accounting for MBA and postgraduate courses