The Business Accounting and Finance Blueprint

The value of accounting information in reporting and managementSince accounting is critical to business management, this text covers its role in financial reports and organizational decisions. The Business and Accounting Finance Blueprint addresses accounting methodology, while explaining the value of this type of business information. In addition to financial and management accounting, the book provides an introduction to business taxation and discusses equity, debt, and dividends. The depth of knowledge covered will suit business or MBA students, as well as managers and other professionals.

List of figures vii Glossary: some common accounting terminology viii Preface xv 1 Introduction 1 2 Financial accounting and analysis 9 3 Management accounting 67 4 Basics of business taxation 93 5 Financial markets 110 6 Introduction to corporate finance 131 Further reading 144 Present value table 145 Answers to self-test questions 146 Index 164