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The handy accounting answer book / Amber K. Gray.
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- ISBN: 9781578596751 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xvii, 397 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Canton, MI : Visible Ink Press, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical resources and index. |
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| Subject: | Accounting. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 657 Gra | 31681010410819 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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The author answers about 800 questions about accounting topics for business students and others. She addresses topics found in introductory accounting textbooks, as well as information for non-accountants, including the definition of accounting; the Financial Accounting Standards Board; financial statements and their analysis; bookkeeping and the accounting cycle; accounting issues, such as fraud and internal controls, accounts receivable and bad debt, and payroll accounting; cost accounting; budgeting, planning, and controlling; managerial accounting; starting a small business; and accountants and the future of accounting. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Perseus Publishing
An informative, easy-to-use guide to accounting fundamentals and concepts
Everyone needs to budget money and manage costs, whether for groceries and everyday purchases, rent or mortgage, education, retirement, or even a business. Like it or not, accounting infuses most everything in life. From credits, debits, and basic bookkeeping to getting the most out of tax deductions and from reading or creating a businessâ financial statement to better understanding accounting lingo, The Handy Accounting Answer Book can help anyone acquire the skills to start or run a business, plan for retirement, set money aside for a big purchase, establish everyday budgets, and improve their money management.Find out about the concepts and assumptions behind the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Understand tax returns and maximize write-off. Manage retirement account statements and find ways to improve their results. Learn how to create a business plan. Learn about a businessâ financial ratios, cost of goods, depreciation, tax planning, recognizing revenue and expenses, financial audits, year-end closing the books, and other terms and rules. Maximize profits and improve personal or business bottom lines.
Covering accounting fundamentals, concepts, and jargon, The Handy Accounting Answer Book is for everyone who wants to understand the language of money and business. It uses basic terms and simple examples to illustrate complex accounting topics and can help you make better decisions about your business or personal finances. This handy primer answers nearly 800 questions and offers fun facts covering the basics of accounting, including â¦
- What is the earliest known form of accounting?
- What are the elements of financial statements?
- When is revenue recognized?
- What is accrual basis accounting?
- How does an accountant determine which asset account titles to use?
- What is goodwill?
- How many different types of financial statements are there?
- What is the basic accounting equation?
- How is operating income different from net income?
- How do you know if a company is doing well?
- What is the quick ratio?
- How is earnings per share evaluated?
- What is a journal entry?
- What is a purchase order?
- What is the fraud triangle?
- How is depreciation expense calculated and recorded?
- What is a franchise?
- What are the employer payroll taxes?
- What is indirect labor?
- How is a budget prepared?
- What is a revenue variance?
- What is contribution margin?
- What is the time value of money?
- What is one of the first things that must be done when starting a small business?
- What are some of the key components of a business plan?
- Can a business be successful if it doesnât make a profit?
- What is a CPA?
- What happened at Enron?
For anyone planning for a business, retirement, college, or life in general, this informative book also includes a glossary of commonly used terms to cut through the jargon, a helpful bibliography, appendices providing examples of accountancy practices, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It will help anyoneâs financial intelligence!
- Perseus Publishing
Everyone needs to budget money and manage costs, whether for groceries and everyday purchases, rent or mortgage, education, retirement, or even a business. Like it or not, accounting infuses most everything in life. From credits, debits, and basic bookkeeping to getting the most out of tax deductions to creating a business plan to better understanding accounting lingo, The Handy Accounting Answer Book can help anyone with the skills to run a business, plan for retirement, establish everyday budgets or budge for a big purchase, and improve money management acumen. Covering accounting fundamentals, concepts and jargon, this handy primer answers nearly 800 questions on the basics of accounting, including What are the elements of financial statements? How do you know if a company is doing well? What is a journal entry? How is the budget prepared? What is the first things that must be done when starting a small business? What are the key components of a business plan?
