Accounting Beyond Numbers

Dr Shahadat Hossain (FCCA) is a qualified accountant and teaching-focused academic with over a decade of professional experience in the UK accounting and finance sector. After transitioning to academia in 2015, he has held senior academic positions in the accounting and finance departments at several reputable British universities. His teaching is strongly influenced by an industry-focused, practice-oriented approach that bridges theory and professional practice. Drawing on both his academic and professional experience, this book reflects his commitment to providing business students and practitioners with practical, real-world insights.

List of Exhibits, Figures and Tables (p. ix) Acknowledgments (p. xv) Review Quotes (p. xvii) Foreword (p. xix) Segment One: Foundations of Financial Reporting (p. 1) Chapter 1 Annual Reports: The Business Blueprint (p. 3) Chapter 2 IAS, IFRS, and U.S. GAAP: Principles and Practice in Global Financial Reporting (p. 31) Segment Two: Tools and Techniques for Business Success (p. 47) Chapter 3 Management Accounting: The Unsung Driver of Business Success (p. 49) Chapter 4 Finance: The Arteries of Business Operations (p. 63) Chapter 5 The Balanced Scorecard: Turning Strategy into Performance (p. 81) Chapter 6 SSC and ERP: Driving Business Operational Efficiency (p. 93) Segment Three: Assurance, Governance, and Accountability (p. 109) Chapter 7 Auditing: Gatekeeper of Trust Beyond Formality (p. 111) Chapter 8 Corporate Governance: The Hidden Pillar of Business Success (p. 127) Chapter 9 Executive Pay: Aligning Directors' Interests with Shareholders (p. 153) Segment Four: Contemporary Challenges and Integration (p. 173) Chapter 10 Marketing and Accounting: Turning Data into Strategy (p. 175) Chapter 11 Sustainability and Corporate Reporting: The Unilever Case (p. 189) Chapter 12 Accounting Fraud: Nature, Causes, and Mechanisms (p. 211) References (p. 241) About the Author (p. 257) Index (p. 259)

"This book reflects a masterly grasp of how accounting is applied in the business world. It combines real-world examples and case studies to summarise complex matters with succinct clarity, making it a brilliant reference book for students and professionals." - Professor Agyenim Boateng, Head of Accounting & Finance, Leeds Business School, Leeds Beckett University "This book is essential for all professionals who are beginning their journey into leadership and management roles. Its straightforward, uncluttered approach provides a clear, balanced view of the operational perspectives of accounting and finance and of broader business dynamics. A must-read for aspiring academics and professionals seeking the next stage of their careers and an essential read for anyone considering an MBA or DBA degree." - Professor Brian Boag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, University of Wolverhampton