Accounting - What the Numbers Mean 13th edition by Marshall

Accounting: What the Numbers Mean, 13th edition by Marshall is designed for students and professionals who need to interpret accounting information for business decisions. Rather than focusing only on mechanics, the text emphasizes what financial statements communicate, how accounting data are prepared, and how managers, investors, and creditors use the numbers. Clear explanations, realistic examples, and decision-oriented coverage support learning in introductory financial and managerial accounting courses. Topics include transaction analysis, reporting, budgeting, cost behavior, performance evaluation, and analysis of profitability, liquidity, and financial position.