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Accounting can be a lucrative, rewarding, and secure profession for bookkeepers seeking career advancement. Like most professions, becoming an accountant requires training -often a college degree in accounting - in order to obtain the best paying jobs. Find accounting career information for your state. (Site by Vertical Response Group, a For Dummies affiliated partner.)
Trying to get certified and become an accountant? Own a small business but need a little help balancing your books? Don't worry! This hands-on guide provides the learning and vital practice you need to master important accounting concepts and basics. Perfect as a companion workbook for Accounting For Dummies -- or any other accounting textbook -- Accounting Workbook For Dummies gives you a wealth of real-world ... Read More
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The world of advertising can seem like a daunting place—but it doesn’t have to be. ... Read More
This completely revised and updated, plain-English guide is packed with the latest information on choosing the best annuity for your retirement needs. You’ll ... Read More
You don’t need to be an expert analyst, a star stock-picker, or a rocket scientist to have better investment results than most other investors. You just need to allocate your assets in the right way, and have the conviction to stick with that allocation.
The big secret behind asset allocation — the secret that ... Read More
Find the right school, the right program, the right coach, and the most money
You're prepared for challenges on the athletic field. But are you prepared for the challenges of winning an athletic scholarship? Let this friendly guide be your coach. It explains what kind of scholarships are out there, how to promote yourself and deal with recruiters, and how to survive possible snags after you've won ... Read More
Want to be an auditor and need to hone your investigating skills? Look no further. This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing — from gathering financial statements and accounting information to analyzing a client's financial position. Packed with examples, it gives you everything you need to ace an auditing course and begin a career today. ... Read More
Created especially for the Australian customer!
Packed with tips on creating and distributing your resume in today's new job search environment
Whether you're entering the job market for the first time, changing jobs or changing careers, Australian Resumes For Dummies shows you all the tricks in getting your resume noticed in a new era in recruiting and job finding. With a wealth of sample resumes, help with selection criteria and job search tips, this ... Read More
The Balanced Scorecard method is an analysis technique designed to translate an organization's mission and vision statement and overall business strategies into specific, quantifiable goals, and to monitor the organization's performance in achieving these goals. Much less technology driven then other analysis approaches, it analyzes an organization's overall performance ... Read More
While classical economics is based on the notion that people act with rational self-interest, many key money decisions—like splurging on an expensive watch—can seem far from rational. The field of behavioral economics sheds light on the many subtle and not-so-subtle factors that contribute to our financial and purchasing choices. And in ... Read More
This plain-English guide explains the pros and cons of investing in ... Read More
Created especially for the Australian customer!
Take the stress out of bookkeeping with easy-to-follow advice from the experts
Do you have trouble balancing the books for your small business every month? Or are you a professional bookkeeper wishing to hone your skills? Whatever your bookkeeping needs, this practical guide to the ins and outs of business transactions will help you ensure that the numbers add up every time. ... Read More
Bookkeeping For Dummies provides the easy and painless way to master this crucial art. You’ll be able to manage your own finances to save money and grow your business. This ... Read More
Accurate and complete bookkeeping is crucial to any business owner, but it's also important to those who work with the business, such as investors, financial institutions, and employees. Bookkeeping For Dummies provides the easy and painless way to master this critical skill.
You'll get clear and concise information on keeping track of transactions, figuring out balance sheets, keeping ledgers or journals, ... Read More
Jump-start your career and land that paying part
From preparing for auditions to finding an agent, the acting business is a challenging and competitive field. This indispensable guide is what every aspiring actor needs to get a foot in the door. Discover how to market yourself, choose a dynamic head shot, create a stellar acting resume, join unions, and pay the bills while you pursue your acting ... Read More
Budgeting For Dummies, to be launched in November of 2011, is a personal finance software package, for the Microsoft Windows operating system that allows customers to effortlessly manage their finances, knowing how much to spend and save, allowing them to plan for a secure future. Budgeting For Dummies allows statements to be downloaded from online banks and other financial institutions, which will then be automatically categorized showing actual spend against budgeted expenditure. Manual transaction entry, recurring transactions, investments management, stocks, and share downloads are also provided. Bank statements will be easily reconcilable and graphical reports and charts produced showing how your finances are doing.
