Financial Accounting for Decision Makers

Understand financial accounting principles and techniques, and develop the skills to make informed business decisions. Financial Accounting for Decision Makers, 10th Edition by Peter Atrill & Eddie McLaney, is an accessible introduction to the subject, focusing on the ways in which financial statements and information improve the quality of decision-making. Written by two highly regarded accounting authors, the text is ideal for those who study Financial Accounting modules in Undergraduate and MBA courses. This latest edition has been thoroughly updated with examples, showing the pressure facing industries as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Maintaining its clear and friendly style throughout, the book regularly illustrates the outworking of financial accounting in real business issues, allowing you to experience the decision-facing environment. The commentary from real company reports and survey data in the form of illustrative extracts further supports your understanding of the basic concepts surrounding the subject and challenges both your individual thinking and group discussion in class. With its step-by-step approach, activities, and real-world examples, this textbook is an essential reading resource whether you are on an accounting degree or studying financial accounting modules within other disciplines. Instructors personalise learning with MyLab® Accounting By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab® personalises the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Accounting for this edition includes over 1200 questions that you can assign to students. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Accounting, search for: 9781292409153 Financial Accounting for Decision Makers 10th edition with MyLab® Accounting Package consists of: 9781292409184 Financial Accounting for Decision Makers 10th edition9781292409122 Financial Accounting for Decision Makers 10th edition MyLab® Accounting9781292409139 Financial Accounting for Decision Makers 10th edition Pearson eText MyLab® Accounting is not included. Students, if MyLab Accounting is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MyLab Accounting should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

‘When used in conjunction with the MyLab Accounting package this is an excellent resource to build a non-technical understanding of financial accounting.’   Graham McDonald CA CFA, Senior Lecturer, University of Roehampton  ‘An introductory financial accounting textbook in which theory is simplified and enhanced by real-world views and examples illustrating many applications in prominent businesses facing contemporary challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic.’   Dr Paola M. Madini, Lecturer in Accounting, University of Kent  ‘My many students and I have used this book for years now and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a very accessible introduction to financial reporting.’  Dr Andrew McFaull, Deputy Programme Director of BSc Accounting and Finance, King's College London 

Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author who has worked with leading institutions in the UK, Europe, and South-East Asia. As well as working as a business consultant, he was previously Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at Plymouth Business School, University of Plymouth. Eddie McLaney is an academic author with many years of experience teaching Accounting and Finance. He was formerly the Accounting Subject Group Leader and Principal Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth Business School, University of Plymouth.