The trustworthy and practical financial reporting textbook International Financial Reporting by Alan Melville explores and explains the key international financial reporting standards (IFRS® Standards). Up-to-date and reader-friendly, with plenty of worked examples, it provides a thorough introduction to financial reporting.

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A comprehensive guide to understanding the complexities of Global Political Economy, emphasising the importance of context and a truly global range of perspectives in analysing global issues.