Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists

Abstract

This book provides an introduction to accounting and finance. It is aimed at: Students who are not majoring in accounting or finance but who are, nevertheless, studying introductory-level accounting and finance as part of their course. The course may be in business, economics, hospitality management, tourism, engineering, or some other area. For these students, the book provides an overview of the role and usefulness of accounting and finance within a business. Students who are majoring in either accounting or finance. These students should find the book a helpful introduction to the main principles, which can serve as a foundation for further study. The book does not focus on the technical aspects, but rather considers principles and underlying concepts. It also examines the ways in which financial statements and other financial information may improve the quality of decision making. To reinforce the practical emphasis of the book, there are illustrative extracts from company reports, survey data and other sources throughout.