Books by Peter (Emeritus Professor at the Open University) Walton

Places the practice of accounting in its international context through the examination of the financial statements and corporate reports of major, multinational corporations. This book includes a wealth of real-world examples with actual statements from multinational companies to excerpts from financial journalism.

Reflects the rapid move towards international standards over the years. This book provides a comprehensive examination of financial accounting practices in all major - and several emerging - industrial nations, including the United States, Australia, Japan, the larger member states of the European Union and Eastern Europe.