by Dr Hilary Fortes (Author)
Accounting Simplified is a step-by-step introduction to financial accounting written in plain simple language. Taking students from the very basics to the elementary principles of management accounting, the text emphasises the real-world application of accounting methods and the importance of practising skills in order to reinforce learning. Drawing on years of experience as a university lecturer marking student exam papers, the author uses plenty of worked examples to set out the details of each topic before providing self-test questions for quick revision.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 664
Edition: 1
Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
Published: 08 Oct 2010
ISBN 10: 0273734466
ISBN 13: 9780273734468
Book Overview: Step-by-step introduction to financial accounting and elementary management accounting, using simple language, worked examples and self-test questions to develop students' ability to apply basic accounting methods.
Dr Hilary J Fortes is a lecturer, examiner and Chartered Accountant (SA). He has taught extensively in the UK, continental Europe, India, America and South Africa and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (South Africa) and the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants. He feels passionately about the need for accounting students to read, study and absorb concepts before reinforcing their learning through practice and revision.