Accounting 7153 Past Paper AS & A Level Reading List

The Accounting 7153 Reading List is designed to support students throughout their AS & A Level studies by providing high-quality books covering core accounting topics. There is no single compulsory textbook, so students are encouraged to use a variety of resources to better understand different topics and perspectives.

These books focus on developing conceptual clarity, problem-solving ability, and real-world application of accounting principles.

Recommended Books

📘 Financial Accounting

• Introduction to Financial Accounting – Andrew Thomas & Anne Marie Ward
• Accounting: An Introduction – Eddie McLaney & Peter Atrill
• Financial Accounting – Robert Libby, Patricia Libby & Frank Hodge
• Financial Accounting – Walter T. Harrison Jr.
• Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making – Paul D. Kimmel

📗 Cost Accounting

• Cost and Management Accounting – Colin Drury
• Management and Cost Accounting – Colin Drury
• Cost Accounting – Jawahar Lal
• Principles of Cost Accounting – Edward J. Vanderbeck
• Cost Accounting: Foundations and Evolutions – Kinney & Raiborn

📙 Management Accounting

• Management Accounting – Colin Drury
• Accounting for Managers – Paul M. Collier
• Financial Management – I. M. Pandey
• Management Accounting Principles – Steven Bragg
• Strategic Management Accounting – Keith Ward

📕 Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Interpretation and Analysis of Financial Statements – Karen Berman & Joe Knight

Key Notes

• Students should use multiple books for better understanding rather than relying on one source.
• Reading widely helps clarify difficult topics and improves exam performance.
• These resources align with syllabus areas like financial accounting, costing, and financial analysis.

Key Benefits

• Strengthens conceptual understanding
• Improves exam technique and analytical skills
• Provides real-world business insights
• Supports both AS and A Level preparation