Dictionary of Accounting

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The language of the accounting world is lively and varied. From backflush accounting , bed and breakfast , and low balling to purchased goodwill , random walk hypothesis , suspense account , and teeming and lading , this comprehensive resource offers straightfoward definitions of the latestfinancial jargon. A perfect compliment to A Dictionary of Finance , A Dictionary of Accounting covers every aspect of the accounting profession, including financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies andinstitutions. With 4,000 authoritative entries, this clear and up-to-date dictionary will be invaluable to a wide range of students and professionals involved in any of the many, and often complicated, matters of accounting and finance.