Accounting: An Introduction is renowned for its clear, accessible and uncluttered style. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the main principles of financial accounting, management accounting, and the core elements of financial management. With a clear and unequivocal focus on how accounting information can be used to improve the quality of decision making by managers, combined with a strong practical emphasis, this book provides the ideal grounding for a career in management.Progress checks - numerous activities and exercises enable you to constantly test your understanding and reinforce learning. Lively and relevant examples from the real world demonstrate the practical application and value of concepts and techniques learnt. Interactive 'open-learning' style is ideal for self-study. Decision-making focus on the use of accounting information, rather than its preparation, is highly appropriate for tomorrow's business managers. Key terms, glossary and bulleted summaries are excellent revision aids.