Accounting: An Introduction, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (31 July 2025) © 2025

  • Peter Atrill University of Plymouth Business School
  • Eddie McLaney
  • Ling Mei Cong
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Accounting: An Introduction provides an accessible and engaging introduction to accounting and finance, helping learners understand how financial information supports effective decision-making. Designed for non-specialist learners, it focuses on the key concepts and practical applications needed in today’s business environment without overwhelming technical detail. Real-world examples, contemporary case studies and opportunities for practice help learners build confidence and connect accounting principles to everyday organisational challenges.

Develop the skills to interpret financial information, evaluate business performance and make informed financial decisions. Updated content explores important developments in sustainability, ethics and technology, alongside emerging business issues such as data analytics. Learners will gain practical experience analysing financial statements, preparing budgets, assessing investment opportunities and understanding how organisations manage resources, supporting future study and career success across a wide range of disciplines.

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Table of contents

  • 1. Introduction to accounting
  • 2. Measuring and reporting financial position
  • 3. Measuring and reporting financial performance
  • 4. Introduction to limited companies
  • 5. Regulatory framework for companies
  • 6. Measuring and reporting cash flows
  • 7. Corporate social responsibility and sustainability accounting
  • 8. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements
  • 9. Cost-volume-profit analysis and relevant costing
  • 10. Costing
  • 11. Budgeting
  • 12. Capital investment decisions
  • 13. The management of working capital
  • 14. Financing the business

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