{"product_id":"9781119002949","title":"Accounting for Managers Interpreting Accounting Information for Decision Making","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAccounting for Managers\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInterpreting Accounting Information for Decision Making\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePaul M. Collier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Accounting \/ Managerial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised and updated fifth edition of \u003cb\u003eAccounting for Managers\u003c\/b\u003e builds on the international success of the previous editions in explaining how accounting is used by non-financial managers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasizing the interpretation as opposed to the construction of accounting information, \u003cb\u003eAccounting for Managers\u003c\/b\u003e encourages a critical rather than unthinking acceptance of accounting techniques.  Whilst accounting information is immensely valuable for planning, decision making and control, users need to recognize the assumptions behind, and the limitations of, particular accounting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs in the previous editions, \u003cb\u003eAccounting for Managers\u003c\/b\u003e combines theory with practical examples and contemporary case studies drawn from real business situations across a wide range of manufacturing, retail and service industries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccounting for Managers\u003c\/b\u003e is an ideal companion for postgraduate and undergraduate students, as well as non-financial managers in executive education courses seeking a better understanding of the role played by accounting and how it affects their organization and business unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Paul M. Collier\u003c\/b\u003e was Professor of Accounting at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He was previously at Aston Business School in Birmingham, UK.  Paul is currently a consultant and investor in a hospitality business but retains an ongoing association in various academic projects with Monash University. Before becoming an academic, Paul was chief financial officer of a listed company and has worked in senior financial and general management positions in the UK and Australia. He has also conducted numerous executive education courses. Paul has been a board member of a large UK Housing Association and an Australian health service. This book is a result of his practical experience as a producer and user of accounting information as well as his teaching and training experience in the UK and Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e A comprehensive package of supplementary material is available on the book companion website at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wileyeurope.com\/college\/collier\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.wileyeurope.com\/college\/collier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, including PowerPoint slides, multiple choice questions for each chapter, and additional questions and solutions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 June 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119002949\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e544\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380604661900,"sku":"9781119002949","price":100.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119002949.jpg?v=1780238459","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119002949","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}