Financial Accounting

The SAGE Course Companion on Financial Accounting is an accessible introduction to the subject that will help readers to master key concepts and enhance their thinking skills in line with course requirements.

PART ONE: INTRODUCING YOUR COMPANION PART TWO: CORE AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM Introduction to Financial Accounting, Stewardship and Regulation The Accounting Equation and Recording Transactions Accruals and Prepayments Stock Valuation Bad and Doubtful Debts Fixed Assets and Depreciation The Balance Sheet The Profit and Loss Account The Cash Flow Statement Preparing the Final Accounts (Worked Example) Analysis of Company Financial Statements Practice Questions PART THREE: SUCCESS IN YOUR EXAMS (in collaboration with David McIlroy) How to Get the Most Out of Your Lectures How to Make the Most of Seminars Essay Writing Tips Revision Hints and Tips Tips on Interpreting Essay and Exam Questions Exam Tips Be a Winner Success in Your Financial Accounting Exam