The Dictionary of Essential Accounting Terms (Sphinx Dictionaries)

the long version

The Essential Accounting Dictionary is an up-to-date, authorative reference, containing over 3,000 entries explaining the most commonly used accounting terms in clear, concise, easy-to-understand language.This book focuses on defining the term that people today are most likely to encounter when dealing with accounting. Whether you want a better understanding of financial statements, investment reports, or news articles, or you simply want to communicate better in business, this handy reference will help you understand the precise meaning of any accounting term.