Contemporary Accounting: A Strategic Approach for Users provides an excellent overview of the accounting function in business for non-accounting majors, and the approach taken to financial accounting provides a solid foundation on which accounting majors can better understand the bookkeeping function. The objective is to convey an understanding of accounting, both financial accounting and management accounting, without introducing unnecessary technical terminology and procedures. Building on basic concepts, it provides a clear understanding of financial statements, their uses, and limitations. New content has been added to this edition to help you expand your understanding of ethics, sustainability, and corporate governance.