Author Description
This is a comprehensive and fully up-to-date dictionary providing complete coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions. It includes important terms specific to accounting in the U.S., and straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon world wide. A unique reference tool, this authoritative dictionary will be invaluable to a range of students and professionals in the world of accounting and finance.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a comprehensive reference tool designed to define and clarify the complex terminology used within the global accounting and financial sectors. Authors Gary Owen and Jonathan Law compile a vast array of technical terms, covering everything from financial reporting and auditing to corporate finance and taxation. The work aims to provide students and professionals with a reliable, standardized vocabulary to navigate the intricacies of modern financial systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Definitions covering financial accounting, management accounting, and auditing.
- Coverage of direct and indirect taxation terminology.
- Explanations of international financial jargon and specific U.S. accounting terms.
- Information regarding accounting bodies and professional institutions.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide step-by-step instructional guides for performing specific accounting tasks.
- It does not offer deep-dive theoretical analysis of economic philosophy beyond standard definitions.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this volume as a foundational resource for students entering the field of finance. Readers often note the clarity and accessibility of the definitions, making it a standard reference for both classroom study and professional practice.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2005-12-08
ISBN-10:
0192806270
ISBN-13:
9780192806277
Business
Economics
Reference
Accounting
Finance
Education