OXFORD DICTIONARY OF ACCOUNTING

Over 3,700 clear and authoritative entries written by experts in the field Wide-ranging coverage on all areas of accounting, e.g. financial accounting, management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions Feature entries for key topics, such as Bankruptcy Law and the FTSE Share Indexes Includes many worked examples to help clarify difficult concepts International terms are included from US, India, Australia, and other countries Recommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up-to-date via the Dictionary of Accounting companion website New to this edition Over 250 new entries Existing entries have been revised to reflect the global financial crisis, new legislation (e.g. the UK Companies Act 2006), and the very latest developments in the profession Increased coverage of taxation, finance, auditing, and international terms Recommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up-to-date via the Dictionary of Accounting companion website This best-selling dictionary includes more than 3,700 entries covering all aspects of accounting, including financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions. It boasts feature entries on key areas (e.g. Bankruptcy Law and the FTSE share indexes), and its international coverage includes important terms from UK, US, Australia, India, and Asia-Pacific. Over 250 new entries have been added to this edition to reflect the very latest developments in the accounting profession, e.g. the growing importance of International Accounting Standards, recent legislation, UK tax changes, and reliefs and allowances (e.g. Entrepreneurs' Relief, Annual Investment Allowance). In addition, coverage of taxation, finance, and audit has been increased and all entries have been revised to ensure they are up-to-date. With its authoritative and straightforward definitions and its wide-ranging coverage, this dictionary is essential for students and professionals in accounting and finance. It is also an ideal source of reference for anyone seeking a clear guide to the often-confusing world of accountancy terms. Readership: Students of accounting and finance, MBA students, accounting professionals, and anyone who encounters accounting terms in their work.