John Stittle is Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at University East England, Chelmsford where he has lectured and researched in company reporting for many years. In addition to publishing a considerable number of academic and professional articles and papers, he has also acted in a consultancy role to a number of organizations.

• Preface. 1. Introduction.2. Regulatory Framework of Company Reporting.3. Format of Financial Statements.4. Verification of Financial Statements.5. Profit and Loss.6. Balance Sheet.7. Directors' Report and Operating Financial Review.8. Cash Flow.9. Analysis of Financial Statements.10. Taxation and Foreign Currency in Financial Statements.11. Group Accounts.12. Statement of Principles.13. International Influences on Company Reporting.14. Conclusion.Index.