3 comprehensive manuscripts in 1 book:
Bookkeeping: The Ultimate Guide to Bookkeeping for Small BusinessAccounting: The Ultimate Guide to Accounting for Beginners - Learn the Basic Accounting PrinciplesAccounting: An Essential Guide to Learning Accounting QuicklyThe first part of this book is intended for people who want to know something about the fundamentals of bookkeeping without necessarily becoming a certified bookkeeper. Many people are in this position; small business owners, employers, employees, business owners, stockholders, investors, and many, many more. Most of these folks do not need a deep understanding of bookkeeping; they just need to learn what bookkeeping is and how they should be using it. Just as important, they need to understand what bookkeepers and accountants are talking about in their reports. They must learn the vocabulary and the most important terms. If you are one of those, you have found the right book for you. As an added bonus, part 1 contains a section for business taxes. Included is also a step-by-step guide to preparing W-2 forms and the information needed for those. Here are just some of the questions and topics discussed within part 1 of this book:
Bookkeeping BasicsWhat's New in Bookkeeping for Small Business?Managing Assets, Liabilities and Owner's EquityUsing Ledgers and Journals to Track Business ActivityBookkeeping When You Have EmployeesDepreciationAdjusting EntriesMaking Sense out of the Financial StatementsTaxes for Small BusinessesSmall Business ChecklistBookkeeping Tips for Your Small BusinessAnd Much, Much MoreHere are just some of the topics that are discussed within part 2 of this book:
Accounting is Different From BookkeepingUnderstanding the VocabularyAccounting Reports: The Income StatementThe Balance SheetThe Cash Flow StatementThe Accounting EquationThe CPA and Public AccountingJobs in Accounting: Financial AccountingTax AccountingAccounting ConsultantsForensic AccountingPersonal AccountingMeasures and RatiosAccounting SoftwareAnd Much, Much MoreJust a few of the topics discussed within part 3 of this book includes:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)The Accounting EquationCash Method Vs Accrual MethodDouble-Entry AccountingFinancial StatementsMaking Adjusting EntriesCompleting the Accounting CycleSpecial JournalsAccounts ReceivablesLiabilities and PayrollCurrent and Long-term AssetsOwner's EquityIncome StatementStatement of Cash FlowsFinancial RatiosAnd Much, Much Mor