Alan Sangster

The English language accounting history of double entry accounting before 1800 has reached an impasse. The doors to its reawakening are fiercely guarded by combination locks powered by confirmation bias and adherence to a priori wisdom requiring vast amounts of supportive scholarship to make public the smallest contribution to what is known and understood of the first 600 years of its use. To open those doors, a foundation is needed upon which scholarship can begin anew — a framework of reference that can be used to justify the validity and relevance of scholarship and discovery in this field. That is the purpose and role of this book. It does not focus on the technical. It focuses on the environment and context of use of the method, and its function. It considers 'why' and consequences. It asks who, when, where, and what, along with 'how'. It adopts the perspective that the reason for the bookkeeping drove how it was adopted, not the availability of parchment or paper, nor the emergence of the concept of the technology — the book — in which it was recorded. Rather its use was driven by a need of the person who wrote the record, or by the needs of those who wished a record to be kept. A critical traditional historical method is adopted. Explanations are sought and identified utilising knowledge of the environment and context of practice that, to this point, rarely if ever feature in the antiquarian historiography this book ideally seeks to replace. The approach adopted is multi-disciplinary and the sources used are multi-disciplinary and multi-lingual. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in accounting's past.

The industry-leading book in accounting methods and techniques, ideal for anyone taking a first course in financial accounting at university or college. "Essential for introductory accounting teaching for both specialist and non-specialist students. It skilfully progresses from the basics, employing insightful examples and questions for effective experiential learning." Kudz Munongi, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Accounting, University of Sunderland Frank Wood's Business Accounting, 16th edition, is known for its clear, readable style and is one of the world's best-selling textbooks on financial accounting. Ideal for those new to the field, as well as the more experienced students and professionals, this textbook will introduce you to essential ideas and methods in financial accounting - from the all-important terminology and techniques to the key financial statements. Key features include: Short, manageable chapters, allowing you to build up your knowledge step by stepA wide range of in-chapter activities and end-of-chapter questions, many of which are new for this edition, enabling you to continually test your understandingSubstantial updates to more than half of the 35 chapters, ensuring continued alignment with modern accounting techniques as well as incorporating an increased number of in-chapter worked examplesIntegrated, up-to-date coverage of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Answers at the end of the bookr so you can learn as your you practice, and solidify your knowledge. Used by generations of students across the world, this hugely popular text provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the subject, including all the financial accounting fundamentals required by major accountancy exam bodies. "Frank Wood's Business Accounting is an easy-to-read introductory financial accounting textbook that provides numerous worked examples and end-of-chapter questions of increasing complexity, which allows the reader to build up their accounting knowledge in a logical manner." Associate Lecturer, The Open University Pair this text with MyLab®Accounting MyLab®Accounting enables students to master concepts and develop their accounting skills. By combining a range of over 775 varied questions and accounting problems with flexible tools to help students at point of need and short videos on crucial concepts, MyLab engages students and improves results. MyLab® Accounting is not included with this title. If you would like to purchase both the physical textbook and MyLab®Accounting (which also comes with the eBook), search for: 9781292459578 Frank Wood's Business Accounting, 16th edition 'MyLab via Bundle', which consists of: Print textbookeTextbookMyLab®Accounting Students, MyLab® should only be purchased when required by an instructor. If MyLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please check with your instructor for the correct ISBN. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

The industry-leading book in accounting methods and techniques, ideal for anyone taking a first course in financial accounting at university or college. "Essential for introductory accounting teaching for both specialist and non-specialist students. It skilfully progresses from the basics, employing insightful examples and questions for effective experiential learning." Kudz Munongi, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Accounting, University of Sunderland Frank Wood's Business Accounting, 16th edition, is known for its clear, readable style and is one of the world's best-selling textbooks on financial accounting. Ideal for those new to the field, as well as the more experienced students and professionals, this textbook will introduce you to essential ideas and methods in financial accounting - from the all-important terminology and techniques to the key financial statements. Key features include: Short, manageable chapters, allowing you to build up your knowledge step by stepA wide range of in-chapter activities and end-of-chapter questions, many of which are new for this edition, enabling you to continually test your understandingSubstantial updates to more than half of the 35 chapters, ensuring continued alignment with modern accounting techniques as well as incorporating an increased number of in-chapter worked examplesIntegrated, up-to-date coverage of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Answers at the end of the bookr so you can learn as your you practice, and solidify your knowledge. Used by generations of students across the world, this hugely popular text provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the subject, including all the financial accounting fundamentals required by major accountancy exam bodies. "Frank Wood's Business Accounting is an easy-to-read introductory financial accounting textbook that provides numerous worked examples and end-of-chapter questions of increasing complexity, which allows the reader to build up their accounting knowledge in a logical manner." Associate Lecturer, The Open University Pair this text with MyLab®Accounting MyLab®Accounting enables students to master concepts and develop their accounting skills. By combining a range of over 775 varied questions and accounting problems with flexible tools to help students at point of need and short videos on crucial concepts, MyLab engages students and improves results. MyLab® Accounting is not included with this title. If you would like to purchase both the physical textbook and MyLab®Accounting (which also comes with the eBook), search for: 9781292459578 Frank Wood's Business Accounting, 16th edition 'MyLab via Bundle', which consists of: Print textbookeTextbookMyLab®Accounting Students, MyLab® should only be purchased when required by an instructor. If MyLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please check with your instructor for the correct ISBN. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

For undergraduate degrees and professional courses in Accounting or Business. Prepare for exams and learn essential accounting techniques with this bestselling and straightforward introduction to financial accounting ‘A well-structured, easy-to-read introduction to the subject. Packed full of examples, it is a must have for students and professionals alike.' Dr Sarah Borthwick, Edinburgh Napier University Frank Wood's Business Accounting, 15th edition is the world's bestselling textbook on bookkeeping and accounting. It is an uncomplicated introduction to what financial accounting is and does, teaching accounting ideas and methods using a straightforward style that is easy to digest whether you are new to accounting or not. Used by generations of students and professionals across the globe, this book provides clear explanations of essential principles and concepts you need to have an understanding of in accounting, including the meaning of important terminology, fundamental bookkeeping and accounting techniques, the key financial statements, and the crucial importance of accounting to any business. Personalize 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. Over 700 questions and problems are available in MyLab which test the ideas in this book, many of which can be used multiple times with a different calculation each time to complete. This package is 9781292365510 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition with MyLab Accounting. Package consists of: 9781292365435 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition 9781292365480 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition MyLab Accounting 9781292365473 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition Pearson eText NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to confirm the correct ISBN. Several versions of the MyLab™ platform exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use MyLab Accounting, you may also need a Course ID, which your instructor will provide. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson: If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the MyLab platform may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. Pearson, the world's learning company.

Prepare for your exams and learn essential accounting techniques with this bestselling introduction to financial accounting. Frank Wood's Business Accounting, 15th edition is the world's best-selling textbook on bookkeeping and accounting, ideal for those who are new to the field as well as students and professionals who are more experienced. With its clear structure and reader-friendly language, it is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow introduction to the principle ideas and methods in business accounting, from the all-important terminology and techniques to the key financial statements. With updated, enhanced features and review questions, this edition will broaden your understanding of the methods around the subject and create a solid foundation for your knowledge in accounting. Such features are the Learning Objectives and Outcomes included at the beginning and end of each chapter, giving you a clear learning direction and allowing you to check your knowledge of the material. A range of activities and questions throughout the book will help you further test what you have learned, followed by the answers at the end of each chapter so you can learn from your mistakes and solidify your knowledge. Used by generations of students and professionals across the globe, this industry-leading text provides everything you need to know, to gain a solid understanding of the essential accounting principles and concepts. Instructors, pair this text 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. Over 700 questions and problems are available in MyLab which test the ideas in this book, many of which can be used multiple times with a different calculation each time to complete. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Accounting search for: 9781292365510 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition with MyLab® Accounting. Package consists of: 9781292365435 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition9781292365480 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition MyLab® Accounting 9781292365473 Frank Wood's Business Accounting 15th Edition Pearson eText

Now celebrating more than 50 years in publication, Frank Wood's Business Accounting Volume 2 continues to provide an essential guide for accounting students around the world. With the 14th edition now repositioned to take a deeper focus on financial accounting, analysis and reporting, this book builds upon the fundamentals of financial accounting to provide you with all the necessary tools you need to help pass your accounting exams. New to this edition:* Focus on financial accounting, analysis and reporting to provide further depth* 'Maths for Accounting' Chapter* 'Earnings Management' ChapterFor lecturers, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/wood for our suite of resources to accompany this textbook, including:* a complete solutions guide * PowerPoint slides for each chapter Alan Sangster is Professor of Accounting at the University of Sussex and formerly at other universities in the UK, Brazil, and Australia. Frank Wood formerly authored this text and he remains one of the best-selling authors of accounting textbooks.

This book presents the views of accounting educators, accounting education policy-makers, and accounting practitioners from across the world on the challenging topic of liberalising the accounting curriculum within university education. Accounting is a relatively new subject within universities and has been absorbed into a high level of education without any real attempt to do so within the traditional ethos of a liberal arts education. In this book, the logic of teaching using the liberal arts is described and contrasted with the practical vocational training approach of teaching which has formed the foundation of accountancy courses for many years. A proposal to change this established practice, by integrating the liberal arts into the university accounting curriculum, is followed by a series of short chapters which address the relevance, validity and worthiness of the proposed approach. Comments and counter-arguments are then discussed before further chapters illustrate how the proposed change may be achieved in a variety of different contexts – ranging from that of the global financial crisis (which began in 2008) to the inclusion of ethics and sustainability within the accounting curriculum. This book will aid those teaching accounting in universities to improve the design of their accounting degree programmes by moving away from an excessive emphasis on technical skills towards a broader consideration of a liberal contextualisation of the accounting curriculum. This book was originally published as a special issue of Accounting Education: an international journal.

This book presents the views of accounting educators, accounting education policy-makers, and accounting practitioners from across the world on the challenging topic of liberalising the accounting curriculum within university education. Accounting is a relatively new subject within universities and has been absorbed into a high level of education without any real attempt to do so within the traditional ethos of a liberal arts education. In this book, the logic of teaching using the liberal arts is described and contrasted with the practical vocational training approach of teaching which has formed the foundation of accountancy courses for many years. A proposal to change this established practice, by integrating the liberal arts into the university accounting curriculum, is followed by a series of short chapters which address the relevance, validity and worthiness of the proposed approach. Comments and counter-arguments are then discussed before further chapters illustrate how the proposed change may be achieved in a variety of different contexts – ranging from that of the global financial crisis (which began in 2008) to the inclusion of ethics and sustainability within the accounting curriculum. This book will aid those teaching accounting in universities to improve the design of their accounting degree programmes by moving away from an excessive emphasis on technical skills towards a broader consideration of a liberal contextualisation of the accounting curriculum. This book was originally published as a special issue of Accounting Education: an international journal.