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"A comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, Financial Accounting for Decision Makers focuses on the ways in which financial statements and information can be used to improve the quality of decision making. By introducing topics gradually and explaining technical terminology in a clear, friendly style, the authors cater both for accounting students, and for those studying entry-level accounting within another field. A practical emphasis throughout the book ensures that the material is always relevant and suitable to the decision makers of the future" - in jacket.

Guided tour of the book --- Guided tour of the companion website --- Preface --- How to use this book --- Acknowledgements --- 1. Introduction to accounting --- 2. Measuring and reporting financial position --- 3. Measuring and reporting financial performance --- 4. Accounting for limited companies (1) --- 5. Accounting for limited companies (2) --- 6. Measuring and reporting cash flows --- 7. Analysing and interpreting financial statements (1) --- 8. Analysing and interpreting financial statements (2) --- 9. Reporting the financial results of groups of companies --- 10. Increasing the scope of financial reporting --- 11. Governing a company --- Appendix A Recording financial transactions --- Appendix B Glossary of key terms --- Appendix C Solutions to self-assessment questions --- Appendix D Solutions to review questions --- Appendix E Solutions to selected exercises --- Index..