This concise and compact text focuses on the key coverage of the principles of
accounting and finance, making it ideal for shorter courses at an introductory level which
require less depth of coverage. Its structure fits well with Accounting and Finance
courses, beginning with the business context of accounting and moving on to explore
financial accounting, management accounting, and finally business finance issues.
Tony Davies MBA FCMA MCMI is a lecturer in accounting and finance at Bangor Business
School, University of Wales. He also heads up Lucis Consulting, providing business and
financial consultancy/training.
Tony Boczko MA FCCA is a lecturer in accounting at Hull University Business School.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Accounting - the building blocks
Chapter 2: The balance sheet
Chapter 3: The profit and loss account
Chapter 4: The cash flow statement
Chapter 5: Business performance analysis
Chapter 6: Corporate governance
Chapter 7: Types of cost and their behaviour
Chapter 8: The break-even point and cost management
Chapter 9: Relevant costs and decision making
Chapter 10: Budgeting and control
Chapter 11: Investment decisions
Chapter 12: Financing the business
Appendices
Appendix 1: Case Studies
Appendix 2: Present value tables
Appendix 3: Solutions to selected exercises
Glossary of Key Terms
Index
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