Financial Information Analysis: The Role of Accounting Information in Modern Society

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Philip O'Regan

Financial Information Analysis

The Role of Accounting Information in Modern Society

Philip O'Regan

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English

Routledge
01 August 2025

Management accounting & bookkeeping; Financial reporting, financial statements; Corporate finance; Business strategy

Accounting information is one of the most vital and important sources of information in the modern world. Those who understand this and can analyse its context and content have the power to influence key decision-making processes.

Philip O’Regan’s authoritative and important textbook provides readers with the tools and techniques to analyse accounting information and present it in a manner that is clear, focused and valuable. Updated to reflect changes in IFRS, governance codes and regulatory frameworks, as well as new sustainability reporting rules, the text sheds light on the role of accounting information in modern society and the many ways in which it can be used by a variety of stakeholders, including shareholders, investors, employees, environmentalists and others.

For readers across the UK, Ireland and continental European, this new edition is completely updated to incorporate relevant accounting standards, sustainability/ESG regulations and advanced analytical techniques. Features which add unique value to this fourth edition of Financial Information Analysis include case studies in every chapter with numerous supporting articles from the major financial presses, questions for review, and comprehensive online support and materials.

This essential textbook is core reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students wishing to understand the role of accounting information in modern society.

By: Philip O'Regan
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
ISBN: 9781032663692
ISBN 10: 1032663693
Pages: 660
Publication Date: 01 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Philip O'Regan is Full Professor of Accounting in Society and former Dean of the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick.

Reviews for Financial Information Analysis: The Role of Accounting Information in Modern Society

From 3rd edition: ""O’Regan provides different contexts for analysis and guides students to analysis and interpretation of accounting information. Further enhanced by newspaper extracts and several recent and interesting mini case studies, this well-structured book is a must for students of finance."" — Radha Shiwakoti, Senior Lecturer, Brunel University London, UK ""This book makes a valuable contribution to the understanding of financial analysis from both a theoretical and practical perspective. It is highly recommended for students studying at undergraduate or postgraduate degree level and for many other types of courses that include analysing financial information."" — John Stittle, Professor, University of Essex, UK ""If you are interested in a more comprehensive analysis of financial information than that provided in the financial statements alone then this is one of the best books on the market. The additional chapters on strategy and equity valuation are particularly useful in this new edition."" — Osman Yukselturk, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of England, UK