This authoritative dictionary will be invaluable to a range of students and professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. Over 3,500 entries provide comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, management accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions. Coverage is international, and includes important terms from US accounting. Substantially updated and expanded, this new edition includes a wealth of invaluable added features including worked examples of difficult concepts, web links, and expanded feature entries on key topics. Clear, accessible entries give straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon, making this a valuable guide to the often-confusing world of accountancy terms.