Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists

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Some basic information might accompany your choice..........2007-05-02

Business Basics Bestseller 1: The Easy, Interesting, Open-book Look at the Game of Business Numbers! 2nd Edition

If you are looking for a book to introduce you to the basics of business including the jargon behind the numbers and where all the formulas come from before you plow into a true "finance and accounting text," search for "Business Basics Bestseller 1" and add it to your consideration. If you have never had this stuff 'splained' to you before, you will like it. This is not a suggestion that you substitute it for this text, just that you check it out as well.

Look no further.......2000-05-27

If you are to be studying Accounting and Finance as an auxiliary unit, this one is the best. It is written in an accessible style with not a little consideration for the needs of the student, yet quite a good amount of information is here.

Management Accounting for Non-Specialists

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Management Accounting for Non-Specialists
Peter Atrill , and E. J. McLaney
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Accounting in a Nutshell, Second Edition: Accounting for the non-specialist (CIMA Exam Support Books)

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Accounting in a Nutshell, Second Edition: Accounting for the non-specialist (CIMA Exam Support Books)
Janet Walker
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This book is designed primarily for middle and junior managers who deal with financial information without really understanding the content and for students who are studying accounting as a non-specialist subject, for example on a business studies or engineering course. The book will serve as a basic reference to be used throughout the course. It will also be particularly helpful in providing the basic grounding that is required before moving on to the more technical and in-depth study of the subject that may be required on some courses. Students who are embarking on a course of study to become a professional accountant will find this book of major benefit.

The book covers the basic principles and techniques of both financial and management accounting, assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the subjexts.

Written in a clear and concise style the book explains accounting principles and terminiology without the use of technical jargon. There are plenty of opportunities for readers to test their progress with regular review and self-test questions.

The second edition includes new material throughout and the number of practical exercises and real-life examples has been expanded. This edition also reflects the requirement for all EU listed companies to comply with International Finacial Reporting Standards.

Janet Walker is a Visiting Lecturer in the Faculty of Finance at Cass Business School. She also presents financial awareness courses for CIMA and for other organisations and presents financial awareness seminars in house for a whide varitey of companies.

* Clear and easy to read
* Does not use jargon
* Focuses on the principles and use of accounting information, rather than the technical detail
* Provides material for self-testing with review questions throughout to assess progress at each stage
* Many fully worked exercises and examples

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This is the BEST Accounting book

Accounting for Non Specialists
Michael Jones
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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ASIN: 0471495727

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Accountancy for Non-Specialists is a resource for professionals and non professionals who are familiar with accounting practices but have never received training. As well as a thorough treatment of core material on financial and management accounting, this book provides coverage of other important topics such as the regulatory framework, corporate governance, creative accounting, international accounting and strategic management accounting. The text blends theory and practice by stressing the underlying concepts and context of accounting and supplemented by working examples to illustrate key issues.

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The primary audience for this book is the UK, however it also contains references to, and includes a chapter on international accounting.

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This is the BEST Accounting book.......2004-02-18

The book title says 'Accounting for non-specialists', but I think this book can be used by everyone. Even if you are an expert this book will give you those useful tips on how to remember those small details.

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Business Accounting and Finance for Non Specialists is aimed at non-specialist students of accounting and finance on a first course in the subject. It gives a lively and wide-ranging survey of the basic principles of finance, financial accounting and management accounting. The unique approach taken in the first Section of the book is to look at small to medium sized business organisations and their role in the economy - how they are set up, factors in their success and failure and how they source funds for expansion. This leads to discussion of the role of financial markets and their need for financial information. Sections 2 and 3 then give an account of financial and management accounting principles, respectively. The text is clearly written and technical jargon is minimal - any technical terms are clearly explained and a glossary of terms is provided. The book does not present the hurdle of double-entry bookkeeping at an early stage - students can progress through the book without double-entry. Illustrative case studies and reference to real-life business examples are used to bring the technical information to life. Business Accounting and Finance for Non-specialists includes a large number of worked examples, to give students valuable practice in using their new skills. Other pedagogic elements include aims and learning outcomes, summaries, Case Studies with questions and solutions, individual learning activities, self-test questions with answers provided in the book, and exercises - the answers to which are divided between the book and the Lecturer's Guide/Website.

Finance & Accounting for Non-Specialists

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Finance & Accounting for Non-Specialists
Alan Pizzey
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Financial Accounting for Non-Specialists

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Financial Accounting for Non-Specialists
Peter Atrill , and Eddie McLaney
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Financial Accounting: For Non Specialists
Catherine Gowthorpe
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Financial Accounting for Non Specialists is aimed at non-specialist students of accounting and finance on a first course in the subject. It gives a lively and wide-ranging survey of the basic principles of finance and financial accounting. The unique approach taken in the first Section of the book is to look at small to medium sized business organisations and their role in the economy - how they are set up, factors in their success and failure and how they source funds for expansion. This leads to discussion of the role of financial markets and their need for financial information. Section 2 then gives an account of financial accounting principles. The text is clearly written and technical jargon is minimal - any technical terms are clearly explained and a glossary of terms is provided. The book does not present the hurdle of double-entry bookkeeping at an early stage - students can progress through the book without double-entry. Illustrative case studies and reference to real-life business examples are used to bring the technical information to life. Financial Accounting for Non-specialists includes a large number of worked examples, to give students valuable practice in using their new skills. Other pedagogic elements include aims and learning outcomes, summaries, Case Studies with questions and solutions, individual learning activities, self-test questions with answers provided in the book, and exercises - the answers to which are divided between the book and the Lecturer's Guide/Website.

Financial Management for Non-Specialists

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Financial Management for Non-Specialists
Peter Atrill
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Introduction to Accounting for Non-Specialists

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Introduction to Accounting for Non-Specialists
Len Hand , Carolyn Isaaks , and Peter Sanderson
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ASIN: 1844800229

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Introductory Accounting for Non-Specialists is aimed at a single-semester module in accounting and finance. The text provides a first-level look at financial and managerial accounting and basic finance for non-specialist students. The approach is to achieve a balance between the technical aspects and underlying concepts. The book is aimed at users of accounting information. Students (as future users of accounting information) need to understand the basic ideas and assumptions that lie behind the numbers. They do not need to become expert preparers of accounting information but should know enough of the mechanics to make sense of the sources of the numbers, and to understand how new information would change (for example) the profit/balance sheet position. The “quadrant” system of analyzing transactions is used as a model that allows non-specialists to develop an insight into how double-entry works. The overall key objective is to enable the reader to critically analyse and discuss both the external financial reporting and the internal management information aspects of accounting at an introductory level. In other words, having studied the book students should be able to understand and be able to apply the ideas and techniques presented and to evaluate the usefulness and limitations of them. The book is pedagogically well developed and includes learning objectives, tasks, examples, case studies, diagrams, summaries, review questions and exam questions. Answers are provided to the majority of the review and exam questions at the back of the book.

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In today's workplace, employee creativity is not just advisable--it is expected! The Creativity Toolkit reveals ways to instill and develop creativity in virtually any stage and level of the business process. Its easy-to-follow framework boosts original thinking, problem solving and innovation. Harrington's team explores the four unique styles of creativity, the three areas that require the most creativity, and much more. Dynamic tools and techniques will show instant results when applied to virtually every company or organization.

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Highly Recommended!.......2001-05-30

H. James Harrington, Glen D. Hoffherr and Robert P. Reid argue that creativity is not reserved for the few. Rather, it is a skill all humans can develop - if they are willing to step back from their day-to-day routines and focus on their inner lives. This book is a mind-altering system. It is packed with quotes, cartoons, graphs, and exercises to help individuals and organizations realize their creative potential. If the writing seems redundant at times, it is only because the authors want you to be able to open the book anywhere and learn something quickly - and you can. We [...] recommend this book and its CD-ROM package to high-level managers looking to shake things up in the office or in their personal lives. But lower-level employees who want to move up in the world will benefit from it as well.

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Farming Snails 1.......2001-08-23

This book is written in a very childish format and gives you the bare bones minimum mecessary to start a farm. But considering that this was written by a part of the United Nations for all to understand, the large print and small paragraphs have catered to that very well. For those interested in farming indoors, there are no directions given as to how to do it. In all, I feel that the book was entirely inadequate, even for the beginner because the text is very very general and solid information is difficult if not impossible to find.

Charming and informative........2000-09-29

This is the introductory volume in a small series of booklets issued by the UN. The language, diagrams, and information are all gems of simple clarity. This booklet explains how to select your snails and set up a small 5x5-meter farm plot for them, from preparing the soil and setting up fences to laying out the plants for the snails' food and shelter.

Instructions for harvesting, marketing, and cooking the snails appear to be in later booklets. However, this first booklet is still an excellent start if you already have some escargot recipes and are only planning to raise your snails for home consumption. "_@

Spectacular Galapagos, Exploring an Extraordinary World
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Living the Martial Way : A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think
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A true Warrior's book

Worth reading!

Detailed guidance for becoming a modern warrior.

Simply the best book in the field

Great book on misunderstood subject

Living the Martial Way : A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think
Forrest E. Morgan
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A step-by-step approach to applying the Japanese warrior's mind set to martial training and daily life.

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A true Warrior's book.......2007-08-29

This book is easily one of the greatest books on how to live an honorable warrior's lifestyle in a modern world. The book is like a guide as to how to not only be the best warrior possible, but the best human being you can be.

The only thing I have to say is that this book is NOT FOR EVERYONE. You should only consider reading this book if you plan on taking it quite seriously, as Forrest E Morgan is (as he says himself) rather obsessive with parts of the book. A good example is when Morgan tells us that we should spend the majority of our life in training; train more than you sleep. I'm in no way saying that the book tells us to do anything impossible or to dedicate every waking moment of our time training, he's just telling us the truth: it takes a dedicated life to become a true warrior.
And this book will tell you how.

I also want to say that there is definatly some worth in the book for the casual reader, but the majority of the book involves a life-long commitment, and all of it requires some perseverance.

What I mean is, you won't finish this book and instantly become a better person.
Rather, you will better know HOW to make yourself a better person. For those looking for a lifestyle change, something to complement their martial arts training, or simply a purpose to dedicate yourself to, I can think of no book better than this.

Worth reading!.......2007-05-22

My teacher told me to read this book and not without a reason. Soon I'll be tested for a black belt and he felt I needed another perspective or way of thinking on martial arts and why we practise.

This book is interesting for every martial artist to bring the art into daily life. It's a 'must read' for any practitioner of a 'DO', a traditional way (like Aikido, Hapkido, Karate-do, Judo, T'ai Chi, Daito Ryu, JKD), despite your level.

Some parts I don't agree with, for I'm an martial artist and not a warrior or soldier (like mr. Morgan). I'll make up my own mind on how I 'should think' (but maybe this is more my recalcitrant behaviour). It made me think about things.

Forrest E. Morgan puts things into the right perspective and everyone (including the none martial artist) can learn form this book. Most interesting are the chapters on religion, nutrition and the warriors mind set.

Detailed guidance for becoming a modern warrior........2007-01-20

Recently I read and reviewed a book called "The Karate Dojo" by Peter Urban. Written in the mid-1960s, it's a snapshot of a bygone martial arts era. Mr. Urban portrayed an ideal dojo training situation that would enable one to become a "weaponless weapon." "Living the Martial Way" has a similar focus on achieving the status of a "modern warrior." However, it goes a lot farther by offering detailed practical and philosophical steps to that end. Combined, these steps constitute the "Martial Way." It's not for the faint of heart.

The book is broken down into three aspects of the Martial Way: The Way of Training, The Way of Honor, and The Way of Living. In Part One, the author discusses how a warrior trains. Practicing once or twice a week for a couple of hours won't cut it. Instead, the warrior should rigorously train in their chosen martial art every day, and augment their core style with additional study in other disciplines. Part Two delves into the warrior's internal path by focusing on developing the foundational character quality of Honor. Finally, Part Three deals with a mixture of the practical and spiritual aspects of the Martial Way, including physical fitness, mysticism, and personal bearing.

Mr. Morgan provides a comprehensive path towards warriorship. For the most part, his guidance is clear and practical. However, there are a couple of debatable areas. For example, some of the circa 1990 diet and exercise information Mr. Morgan promulgates is a bit stale in 2007. Even so, the author's general admonition to eat right and exercise are timeless, so consult some newer resources to implement his recommendations. Also, I was a bit taken aback by his almost religious zeal towards becoming a warrior. To be sure, excellence requires much work, pain, and sacrifice. But many desire a more balanced life, and I'm not sure one could fully pursue the Martial Way and have a family life. Indeed, you'd probably have to be a celibate monk to truly achieve warriorship (for all I know that may be a requirement, since Mr. Morgan isn't forthcoming on his family life).

Overall, I was challenged by "Living the Martial Way" to take my budo practice (and my faith as a Christian) to a higher level and integrate it deeper into my life. However, I'm not as dismissive of the twice weekly practitioner as Mr. Morgan is. Because for years that was my training regimen at the kyu (colored belt) level. Mr. Morgan might dismiss me as a mere "martial artist" (see page 25). But I've realized many personal benefits from that level of practice. Even so, now that I'm a ShoDan assistant instructor I agree with him that a deeper level of commitment is needed. I must be a good role model for my students, and that requires more intensity on my part. That's why I added boxing to my "doctrinal core" of karate over a year ago, and also the reason I'm reading many books about the martial arts.

I recommend "Living The Martial Way" as a necessary text for the martial artist. It will affirm the dedication of the serious practitioner, and perhaps challenge the not-so-serious one towards a more profound level of commitment. In addition, you may wish to augment this book with "Clearing Away Clouds" by Stephen Fabian, "The Making of a Butterfly" by Phillip Starr, "The Martial Way and Its Virtues" by F. J. Chu, "The Martial Spirit" by Herman Kauz, and just about anything by Dave Lowry.

Simply the best book in the field.......2006-10-22

This is quite simply the single most influential book on martial arts that I`ve read in 30+ years of training and research on the subject.
There are hundreds of books out there on how to fight, most promoting one style or category of martial arts over another (ie: Karate vs arnis or grappling vs striking etc.). Most of them are of questionable value at best.
This book doesn`t bother with telling you how to fight. It tells you why to fight, and why not to. It teaches you how to really examine what you want from your training and then structure your training so that you can achive that result. And it examines the place of fighting arts in our daily lives and the fighter`s place in society.
Hope that doesn`t sound too out there, because it`s a very straight forward and down to earth book. But I can`t reccomend it highly enough. It`s one you`ll reread over and over again, and each time you`ll dicover a wonderful thought provoking idea you missed before.

Great book on misunderstood subject.......2006-08-01

Morgan articulates the physical, mental, and moral aspects of the warrior way better than any book I've seen so far. He covers every aspect of the warrior's training, both physical and mental, showing how the true warrior lifestyle differs from others. Another thing I liked is how he clearly distinguishes between martial arts, mysticism, and religion. Americans are often confused on this point, as Morgan points out that true martial arts are not religions, and not even mystical, they are methods of waging war. Mysticism also has nothing to do with religion per se--it only means the belief that the truth is within each of us and can be discovered if one looks hard enough, a principle which many eastern and western thinkers and religions believe.

My only complaint is I agree with the other reviewers here that Morgan is a little heavy-handed emphasizing the superiority of the trained warrior to the average person. That may be true in some ways, but he could have soft-pedalled that a bit. Other than that this is a great book that explains the most important concepts in the martial arts and how to truly live the warrior way.

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To tell the truth. . .

John Pfeifer, handsome sports editor for The Oracle, is suddenly showing a lot of interest in popular Sweet Valley High junior Lila Fowler. Lila's never dated a guy like John before--serious, intense, and supersmart--and she's definitely interested. When John finally asks her out, Lila can hardly wait for their first date. But the evening turns sour when John tries to take things too far.

Though Lila manages to get away without getting hurt, she's too embarrassed to tell anyone what happened. When John crashes Lila's long-planned costume party, Lila blurts out the whole story to her guests. Now all of Sweet Valley High knows about Lila's dangerous date, and everyone has an opinion about who's responsible. The school has become a jury. Will they find John guilty? Or Lila?

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An ideal date turns nasty............2000-04-08

I thought that everyone's reaction to Lila's story was particularly truthful. Especially since some of her closest friends refused to believe that it really happened. It seems such a shame that Lila had to get another girl as evidence. I mean, if these so-called friends of hers had believed her in the first place, then she wouldn't have had to suffer. I definitely recommend this book to others. It also questions the notion of friendship as well as date rape.

I think that this book is different then the others........1999-07-02

For once, there is something wrong with rich, popular Lila Fowler. I think that more people should have had more faith in Lila, and not gone against her. It had a lot of suspence, and irony. You don't expect this to happen to Lila, maybe one of the other characters, but not Lila. This book is a little different than the othes, and its a nice change.

Teen Series examines date rape.......1998-06-21

One of a rush of SVH books dealing with adolescent issues. Snobbish flirt Lila's romance with wholesome John turns nasty when he tries to force himself on her. Shattered, Lila falls into deep depression, made far worse when she finds the courage to speak up about the attack, only to find her peers turn against her. The lightweight series deals surprisingly well with the difficult issue of date rape, depicting it in ways that should move and affect its audience of young girls without distressing them too much. The surprising choice of having manipulative bad-girl Lila attacked by long-time "good guy" John, hero of a volume or two of SVH himself, works very well.

An excellent book........1998-01-15

This book was very well written. Lila goes out on a date with John a sports editor for the school paper, everybody thought he was a nice, shy, quiet guy. But they were wrong. He tries to attack Lila at Miller;s Point. For awhile, she does not say anything, but she finally does. And nobody believes her, they say with her reputation, why should they. In the end , she finds another girl he did this to and everybody finally believes her. I think this teaches girls that it doesn't matter what kind of guy people think they are, they may always be someone different, someone you wouldn't want to know.

I loved it!!!!!!!!.......1997-10-06

I thought that this book was incredible. It shows that something like sexual abuse is real, and that we shouldn't feel embarrassed to talk about it.

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Don't Go Home With John

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Don't Go Home with John (Sweet Valley High Ser.)

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Don't Go Home with John (Sweet Valley High Ser.)
Francine Pascal
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