Accounting information is one of the most potent sources of influence and power in any society. This is especially so in those
environments where accounting is recognized as a primary means of communication and control. In a world in which more and more people have to deal with complex financial information and
an increasingly sizeable proportion of the population acquires shares, this importance can only increase.
Financial Information Analysis 2ed reflects these developments by seeking to address the nature and role of accounting information in modern society, with specific reference to the UK
and Europe. In particular, it focuses on the one of the primary accounting documents, the Annual Report. A primary aim is to equip readers with the skills needed to appreciate the
information content of this and other accounting documents
Focuses on the company Annual Report and equips the reader with the skills needed to appreciate the information content of this document.