Financial Accounting for Decision Makers (10th Edition) by Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney is an essential text published by Pearson, specifically designed for undergraduate and MBA-level financial accounting modules. The
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Financial Accounting for Decision Makers (10th Edition) by Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney is an essential text published by Pearson, specifically designed for undergraduate and MBA-level financial accounting modules. The book is widely recognized for its accessible, non-technical style, which focuses primarily on how users interpret financial statements to improve business decision-making, rather than on the mechanics of bookkeeping. [1, 2, 4]
Key Specifications & Identifiers
- Authors: Peter Atrill (University of Plymouth Business School) and Eddie McLaney
- Publisher: Pearson
- Print ISBN-13: 978-1292409184
- Print ISBN-10: 1292409185
- Digital / eTextbook ISBN: 9781292409108
- Standalone MyLab Access ISBN: 9781292409122
- Book + MyLab Accounting Pack ISBN: 9781292409153 [1, 2, 3]
Major Content & Core Chapters
The book follows a logical, step-by-step framework to develop analytical accounting skills: [1]
- Introduction to Accounting: Explains the role of accounting info for various decision-makers.
- Measuring and Reporting Financial Position: Deep dive into the Balance Sheet structure.
- Measuring and Reporting Financial Performance: Constructing and analyzing Income Statements.
- Accounting for Limited Companies: Specialized rules governing corporate financial reports.
- Measuring and Reporting Cash Flows: Understanding liquidity via Statement of Cash Flows.
- Analyzing and Interpreting Financial Statements: Heavy focus on financial ratio evaluation.
- Corporate Governance & Expanded Reporting: Reviewing modern audit standards and stewardship codes. [, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Updates in the 10th Edition
- Real-World Case Studies: Fully updated with business scenarios illustrating how real companies (such as Ryanair, EasyJet, BP, and Airbus) navigated industrial and economic shifts.
- Auditing Frameworks: Chapter 12 features heavily rewritten sections to integrate the latest thinking in auditing alongside the UK Stewardship Code.
- Interactive Digital Tools: Enhanced compatibility with Pearson MyLab Accounting, which provides algorithmic exercises, diagnostic tests, and personalized study paths. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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