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Dictionary Of Accounting

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.
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This best-selling dictionary

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more than 3 700 entries covering all aspects of accounting including financial accounting financial reporting management accounting direct taxation indirect taxation auditing corporate finance & accounting bodies & institutions. It boasts feature entries on key areas (e.g. Bankruptcy Law & the FTSE share indexes) & its international coverage

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important terms from UK US Australia India & 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 & reliefs & allowances (e.g. Entrepreneurs' Relief Annual Investment Allowance). In addition coverage of taxation finance & audit has been increased & all entries have been revised to ensure they are up-to-date. With its authoritative & straightforward definitions & its wide-ranging coverage this dictionary is essential for students & professionals in accounting & finance. It is also an ideal source of reference for anyone seeking a clear guide to the often-confusing world of accountancy terms.

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UK - United Kingdom - An island nation in Europe
Students - A group of humans who are still in full time education
Date - A day on a calendar
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Key - A physical or virtual device or code used for opening something
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