The key to bussines success is based upon the ability to interpret reliable and accurate accounting information. The key to you success as a student studying accounting is based upon the ability of a textbook to provide you with the necessary skills for understanding, interpreting, analyzing and communicating accounting information. This textbook will engage you to achieve this and so much more. Principles of Accounting, 2nd edition, presents accounting information that is appropriate to what students need in the real business world. Irrespective of your future professional role, you will need to know that accounting is not just about debits and credits. Throughout the text you will be shown how accounting information is integral to business scenarios to not only demonstrate the application of accounting but also develop your confidence and working knowledge of accounting.