Product Description

This book is designed primarily for middle and junior managers who deal with financial information without really understanding the content and for students who are studying accounting as a non-specialist subject, for example on a business studies or engineering course. The book will serve as a basic reference to be used throughout the course. It will also be particularly helpful in providing the basic grounding that is required before moving on to the more technical and in-depth study of the subject that may be required on some courses. Students who are embarking on a course of study to become a professional accountant will find this book of major benefit.

The book covers the basic principles and techniques of both financial and management accounting, assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the subjexts.

Written in a clear and concise style the book explains accounting principles and terminiology without the use of technical jargon. There are plenty of opportunities for readers to test their progress with regular review and self-test questions.

The second edition includes new material throughout and the number of practical exercises and real-life examples has been expanded. This edition also reflects the requirement for all EU listed companies to comply with International Finacial Reporting Standards.

Janet Walker is a Visiting Lecturer in the Faculty of Finance at Cass Business School. She also presents financial awareness courses for CIMA and for other organisations and presents financial awareness seminars in house for a whide varitey of companies.

* Clear and easy to read
* Does not use jargon
* Focuses on the principles and use of accounting information, rather than the technical detail
* Provides material for self-testing with review questions throughout to assess progress at each stage
* Many fully worked exercises and examples

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #463490 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-22
• Original language: English, German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Janet Walker is a freelance lecturer and consultant, specialising in courses in Financial Awareness
Trained as a management accountant with Brooke Bond Oxo Limited, qualifying as a Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA) in 1981. After seven years in industry, joined Croydon College in 1982 as a Senior Lecturer in management accounting and financial management. Studied for MBA at City University Business School in 1987/88. Worked as a full-time author for BPP Publishing Limited for eighteen months from 1990, responsible for writing and technical editing of a range of accountancy and marketing texts and workbooks. Set up own business in 1991 as a freelance lecturer and consultant, specialising in presenting courses in Financial Awareness for a variety of clients, including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), City University Business School, V & A Museum, Markel International, National Lottery Heritage Fund, ICL Systems Service, Norwich Union, Weetabix Limited and the General Dental Council. Also providing financial planning and marketing consultancy services to small businesses. Other books published are primarily through BPP Publishing as above, and a number of CIMA Study Systems through CIMA Publishing.

Customer Reviews

Accounting essentials made simple
When you're after an accounting book that covers the fundamental elements of Balance Sheets, P&L's and Cash Flows, this book is a great starting point. Walker provides clear explanations and effective examples for those wanting to get to grips with the basics of accounting.

Her non fuss approach to handling essential concepts and accounting practices make this an easy to understand, and helpful resource for anyone tackling this subject matter for the first time.

Afraid of accounting? Don't be any more!
I recently graduated from an MBA course and whilst my own background is in Credit Analysis, this book was the core text for the Financial Reporting module so I bought it.

I bought it because, in my opinion, it is important not to be egotistical - I did find the module easy, but because I bought the text, and attended all the lectures, I knew what the lecturer required of me.

My fellow students, many of whom had no financial background, were pleased that I attended the lectures, and at the start, stated that they wanted to have an 'expert' to discuss issues with.

However, I received very few requests for my time, they didn't need me! This book explains in easy language what accounts are all about, who uses them and why, what each of the vital elements (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow statement) of the annual report and accounts is needed for, and what information is contained therein, and what is not!

This is an excellent book for anyone new to accounting who does not want to delve into the minutiae of IFRS / IAS accounting standards.

For the 'expert' it is a useful book, which enables one to keep one's feet on the ground, it is very sensible to have a text that takes you back to basics from time to time and so ensures that you do not end up under the influence of others who attempt to extol the virtues of the Emperors' new clothes.

A great text, and one I am using in my new job to educate others new to finance.

You will not regret the purchase of this book, and no, I am not receiving a fee for this review!!