• Management and Cost Accounting (Fourth Edition)

    This book contains:

    • Extensive new material on corporate strategy, performance evaluation, corporate governance and the network economy.
    • Many new unique examples of management accounting in real-world action.
    • Revamped references at the end of each chapter to reflect new literature and the latest thinking.
    • Richly illustrated with a striking full colour text design and photographs to further engage the reader, reinforcing the practical relevance of issues discussed.
    • In-depth unique European and Harvard Business School case studies. A mix of new and classic real-world cases that pull together themes and offer a broader perspective of how management accounting can be applied in a range of different contexts.
    • Extensive assessment material, including questions taken from past professional papers, allows students to consolidate learning and practise their exam technique. Questions are available for every chapter and are classified according to level of difficulty.
    • Concepts in Action and Surveys of Company Practice boxes allow students to appreciate how accounting techniques are put into practice by managers in the business environment.
  • Frank Wood’s Business Accounting Volume 2 (11th IFRS Edition)

    Every year, thousands of students rely on Frank Wood’s best-selling books to help them pass their accountancy exams.

    Business Accounting 2 is a rigorous introduction to some of the more advanced concepts in financial accounting. Here you will find coverage of:

      • Accounting for limited companies and groups
      • Special accounts
      • Financial analysis and accounting ratios
      • Issues in international financial reporting
      • Costing, budgeting and variance analysis
      • Planning, control and decision-making

    This new IFRS edition continues a tradition of meeting the changing needs of those studying financial accounting. Its accessible approach makes the book suitable for a wide variety of courses in accounting and business, both at secondary and tertiary level and for those studying for professional qualifications. The book also covers introductory aspects of management accounting, suitable for use at all levels up to and including professional foundation level courses and first-year degree courses.

    Classic Features:

      • Easy-to-follow explanations of contemporary accounting practice
      • Clear and logical progression through topics
      • Activities designed to reinforce the understanding of key concepts
      • Over 300 review questions, including past examination board questions
      • A comprehensive Companion Website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/wood including further self-test questions and accounting standards updates

    “The topics are addressed in the right order and the book is easy to navigate… The analysis both in company accounts and group accounts is one of its strengths and the examples, illustrations and activities are very helpful.” – Dr. Christos Grambovas, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK

    “The explanation of consolidation accounting is very clear, and it is enriched with a relevant number of examples and cases. In comparison with other similar publications, I consider Business Accounting 2 strongly competitive.” – Dr. Patrizia Tettamanzi, Università Bocconi, Italy

  • Frank Wood’s Business Accounting Volume 1 (11th IFRS Edition)

    Every year, thousands of students rely on Frank Wood’s best-selling books to help them pass their accountancy exams.

    Business Accounting Volume 1 is the world’s best-selling textbook on book-keeping and accounting. Now in its eleventh edition, it has become the standard introductory text for accounting students and professionals alike.

    New to this edition:

    • Uses IFRS as its framework to explain key concepts and practice
    • Fully updated review questions for exam practice
    • Additional and updated worked examples for areas of difficulty
    • Expanded introduction to the language and history of accounting

    Features:

    • Easy-to-follow explanations of contemporary accounting practice, including double entry book-keeping and the preparation of financial statements
    • Clear and logical progression through topics
    • Activities designed to reinforce your understanding of key concepts
    • Over 300 review questions, including past Examination Board questions
    • 100 multiple choice questions with answers
    • Regularly-updated companion website including further self-test questions and accounting standards updates

    Business Accounting Volume 1 is used on a wide variety of courses in accounting and business, both at secondary and tertiary level and for those studying for professional qualifications.

    “The book is very consistent in approach and level…the early chapters on double-entry book-keeping lay a solid foundation for all future studies in financial accounting” Penny Gardner, Napier University, Edinburgh

    “A benchmark for all accounting books” Sarah Knight, Finance Courses’ Co-ordinator, Huntingdonshire Regional College

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