"Students' Guide to Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, 9th edition" is ideal for students of accounting and business studies at undergraduate level or those who are taking professional or technician level accounting courses. It will also be of use to postgraduate students and professional accountants. It is the market leading accounting standards text for students. Previous editions have gained the text a reputation for its up-to-date, comprehensive and accessible coverage of accounting standards. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include an expanded review of international accounting standards and the 'convergence' process. Many actual company examples are used and the background to the standard setting process is explained.