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Ever wonder how governments and public organizations manage their money? This book takes you behind the scenes of public sector finance. It is written specifically for people who want to understand financial management in government — from budgeting and financial reporting to making sound decisions with public funds. With a practical, hands-on approach and real-world examples, it gives you the analytical tools and confidence to work with financial information in the public sector, even if you have never studied finance before.

The second half of your intermediate accounting journey. Volume 2 continues where Volume 1 left off, covering the more advanced topics in financial reporting under IFRS. It walks you through complex accounting situations step by step, with realistic examples and exercises that prepare you for exams and real-world practice. If you have completed the introductory courses and Volume 1, this book takes you the rest of the way to a confident, professional-level understanding of financial accounting.

Ready to level up your accounting skills? This is the book for the second stage of your accounting journey, after you have mastered the basics. It dives deep into International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and helps you understand how companies prepare and present their financial reports the way they do. With clear explanations, worked examples, and plenty of practice problems, Volume 1 builds the solid understanding you need before moving to Volume 2.

This is your starting point for learning financial accounting the right way. Written for first-time accounting students, this book breaks down the basics of financial statements, accounting cycles, and IFRS standards without overwhelming you. Each chapter builds on the last, so you progress naturally from understanding what a balance sheet is to analyzing real company reports. Updated for 2024 with current reporting standards, it is perfect for beginners who want a solid foundation in accounting that actually prepares them for more advanced courses.

Accounting is not just about numbers — it is about understanding how real businesses work. This book uses actual annual reports from real companies to bring accounting concepts to life. You will learn the language of business step by step, and along the way you will also sharpen skills that actually matter in the workplace: finding information online, analyzing business situations, working in teams, and communicating your ideas clearly. Whether you are new to accounting or need a solid refresher, this textbook gives you the practical foundation to think like an accountant.

Managerial accounting made simple — no fluff, just what you need to know. This book is built around three big ideas: Ready (short, focused sections that fit your busy schedule), Reinforcement (review problems after every topic so you actually remember what you learn), and Relevance (real companies, real decisions, real examples that show you why this stuff matters). Whether you are studying between classes, after work, or late at night, this book meets you where you are and helps you actually understand how businesses use numbers to make decisions.

Ever wondered how companies track their money and make smart financial decisions? This book breaks down financial accounting in a way that actually makes sense. Instead of boring definitions, it uses questions and real-world examples to walk you through everything from reading balance sheets to understanding cash flow statements. Perfect for students who want to grasp the big picture behind the numbers without drowning in jargon.

This book introduces concepts related to nursing leadership and management, prioritization strategies, delegation and supervision, legal implications of nursing practice, ethical nursing practice, collaboration within the interprofessional team, health care economics, quality and evidencebased practice, advocacy, preparation for the RN role, and the avoidance of burnout with self-care. Several online, interactive learning activities are included in each chapter that encourage application of content to patientcare situations. Additionally, the Appendix includes a “suite of patients” with suggested prompts for classroom discussion to assist students in applying concepts from the book to real patient-care situations.

This peer-reviewed open textbook provides a foundational guide to evidence-based digital health for Australian undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. Structured around the 2020 National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework, the text includes practical online learning activities and serves as a core resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

This document is the preface and contents page of the fifth edition of a textbook covering basic engineering thermodynamics theory and practical applications like power cycles and heat transfer.

"Leading Change in Health Systems: Strategies for RN-BSN Students" is designed for practicing registered nurses pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The textbook builds upon RNs' existing knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to healthcare leadership. It enables readers to apply theoretical leadership concepts directly to their clinical practice environments.

Chippewa Valley Technical College released an open education Nursing Assistant textbook with CC BY licensing, funded by HEERF. The book combines remixed content from Open RN and other OER sources with new material, featuring interactive activities and instructor skills demonstration videos. It was developed specifically for use in Nursing Assistant courses.