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Key Concepts in Accounting and Finance

  • Arranged alphabetically enabling the reader to quickly find the term or entry of immediate interest
    All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are covered and crossreferenced
    Complex terminology is made clear with diagrams and illustrations
    Comprehensive reference and website suggestions

Part of the book series: Key Concepts (KCS)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Aa

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 1-20
  3. Bb

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 21-34
  4. Cc

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 35-56
  5. Dd

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 57-76
  6. Ee

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 77-90
  7. Ff

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 91-104
  8. Gg

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 105-111
  9. Hh

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 112-113
  10. Ii

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 114-129
  11. Jj

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 130-131
  12. Kk

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 132-132
  13. Ll

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 133-138
  14. Mm

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 139-146
  15. Nn

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 147-157
  16. Oo

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 158-169
  17. Pp

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 170-193
  18. Qq

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 194-195
  19. Rr

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 196-210
  20. Ss

    • Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell
    Pages 211-227

About this book

Key Concepts in Accounting and Finance is one of a range of comprehensive glossaries with entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference. All major concepts, terms, theories and theorists are incorporated and cross-referenced. Additional reading and Internet research opportunities are identified. More complex terminology is made clearer with numerous diagrams and illustrations. With almost 600 key terms defined, the book represents a comprehensive must-have reference for anyone studying a business-related course or those simply wishing to understand what accounting and finance is all about. It will be especially useful as a revision aid.

About the authors

JON SUTHERLAND and DIANE CANWELL are both experienced writers. They are the authors of a number of successful key reference and textbooks including Marketing Campaigns (1998), Organisation Structures and Processes (1997) and Foundation Business (1996). They are both former college lecturers specializing in business studies and are now full-time writers.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Key Concepts in Accounting and Finance

  • Authors: Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell

  • Series Title: Key Concepts

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-20472-0

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Economics & Finance Collection, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2004

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 262

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Study and Learning Skills