Into The World of Accounting (Part 2) – Recommended Reads

With A-Level results, GCSE results and ACCA results all being released over the past few weeks, we at Finnies believe that there are people out there wanting to become an accountant. As a result, we thought we should provide you with some recommended reading for anyone who is looking into the world of accounting. You can also click out on each title for a link to buy the text.

Introductory texts

Accounting: an Introduction

Praised for it’s clear, accessible and uncluttered style, this book provides you with a comprehensive introduction into the main areas associated with accounting, such as financial accounting, management accounting and the core areas of financial management. The book also has a strong practical emphasis and has a big focus on how accounting information can be used alongside decision making for managers.

The great thing about this text is the online support available. The book can be supported with MyAccountingLab, an online homework and tutorial system. The site can be used by students for self-directed study or be fully integrated into an instructor’s course.

The Oxford Dictionary of Accounting

This is the best-selling dictionary and includes more than 3,700 entries. The book covers multiple aspects about accounting including financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions. A further 250 new entries have been added to this edition to include new developments such as UK tax changes.

This dictionary is great not only for students and professionals in the accounting world but also as a reference source for anyone seeking a definition of something in the often-confusing world of accounting.

Qualification Texts

AAT Accounting texts

There have been several tutorial books published for various aspects of the AAT accounting qualifications. These books closely follow the syllabus and contain case studies, key terms, activities and also answers.

ACCA Study Materials

ACCA is the most common qualification for the world of accounting and there are multiple resources available to aid in your study of this.

Kaplan Publishing offers ACCA-approved materials as well as the official ACCA past exams papers and answers. You can also buy texts to help you with theory, exam kits to follow up and pocket notes for the final revision phase. They also offer online resources in the form of tutor recordings.

These are just some of the many texts available for you to buy. Whether you’re looking to become an accountant and want to get a head start on learning, or just simply want some light reading on a particular interest.