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Bookkeeping All-in-One For Dummies

Published 08-27-2019

Manage the art of bookkeeping Do you need to get up and running on bookkeeping basics and the latest tools and technology used in the field? You've come to the right place! Bookkeeping All-In-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for all things bookkeeping. Bringing you accessible information on the new technologies and programs, it cuts through confusing jargon and gives you friendly instruction you can use right away. Inside, you’ll learn how to keep track of transactions, unravel up-to-date tax information, recognize your assets, and so much more. <ul> <li>Covers all the new techniques and programs in the bookkeeping field</li> <li>Shows you how to manage assets and liabilities</li> <li>Explains how to track business transactions accurately with ledgers and journals</li> <li>Helps you make sense of accounting and bookkeeping basics </li> </ul> Get all the info you need to jumpstart your career as a bookkeeper!

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Bookkeeping For Canadians For Dummies

Published 11-29-2018

Bookkeeping made easy Bookkeeping is an essential skill required in every industry, with a certain concentration in wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, payroll services, accounting and tax preparation. If you’re a small business owner looking for clear and concise instructions on keeping the books, tracking transactions, recognizing assets and liabilities and keeping ledgers and journals, this book is your one-stop guide to making it easier!  Bookkeeping For Canadians For Dummies covers how to create financial statements and also shows how to operate accounts for businesses. In addition, it teaches you how to recognize the assets and liabilities to the business.   <ul> <li>Keep the books</li> <li>Track transactions</li> <li>Compete against larger competitors</li> <li>Stay on top of journals</li> </ul> Small business owners keeping their own books will rejoice to have this handy guide by their side!

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Bookkeeping For Dummies

Published 12-31-2014

The fast and easy way to master the art of bookkeeping If you're a business owner or an employee who manages finances, the latest edition of Bookkeeping For Dummies is for you. This handy guide gives you clear and concise information on how to keep track of accounts, prepare balance sheets, organize ledgers or journals, create financial statements, and so much more. Packed with the most up-to-date bookkeeping practices, tax information, and small-business laws, Bookkeeping For Dummies is an accessible, invaluable resource you'll turn to again and again. Accurate and complete bookkeeping is crucial to any -business owner—but jumping in headfirst without knowing your accounts from your balance sheets can confuse even the most astute businessperson. That's where Bookkeeping For Dummies helps! Written in the familiar and friendly tone that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years, this clear and comprehensive guide covers everything you'll encounter as you set out to tackle your company's books, ensuring you're on the right track and saving you tons of headaches along the way. So what are you waiting for? It's time to hit the books! <ul> <li>Offers easy-to-follow instructions to keep track of your business' financial well-being</li> <li>Covers managing assets and liabilities</li> <li>Includes updated QuickBooks screenshots and Excel spreadsheets</li> <li>Provides guidance on producing balance sheets and creating financial statements</li> </ul> Whether you're just starting out with bookkeeping—or a bookkeeper who needs to brush up on your skills—Bookkeeping For Dummies sets you up for success.

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Bookkeeping Kit For Dummies

Published 02-01-2012

The easy way to get a handle on bookkeeping 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, creating financial statements, and operating accounts for businesses, along with practices and examples to hone your skills. Plus, the bonus CD includes samples of bookkeeping forms, working papers, letters, resources, and spreadsheets. <ul> <li>Keeping track of transactions</li> <li>Figuring out the balance sheet</li> <li>Keeping a ledger and journal</li> <li>Creating financial statements</li> <li>Operating accounts for businesses</li> <li>Recognizing assets and liabilities</li> <li>Up-to-date tax information</li> <li>Changes in small business regulations</li> <li>Additional and complementary examples</li> <li>Demonstration problems</li> <li>True/false and multiple-choice questions and scenarios</li> </ul> Whether you're a professional or a student looking to expand your skills, Bookkeeping Kit For Dummies is a one-stop resource for anyone interested in this ever-growing occupation.

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Nonprofit Bookkeeping and Accounting For Dummies

Published 05-04-2009

Your hands-on guide to keeping great records and keeping your nonprofit running smoothly Need to get your nonprofit books in order? This practical guide has everything you need to know to operate your nonprofit according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) — from documenting transactions and budgeting to filing taxes, preparing financial statements, and much more. You’ll see how to stay organized, keep records, and be prepared for an audit. <ul><li>Begin with the basics — understand common financial terms, choose your accounting methods, and work with financial statements</li> <li>Balance your nonprofit books — set up a chart of accounts, record transactions, plan your budget, and balance your cash flow</li> <li>Get the 4-1-1 on federal grants — find grants and apply for them, track and account for federal dollars, and prepare for a grant audit </li> <li>Stay in good standing with Uncle Sam — set up payroll accounts for employees, calculate taxes and deductions, and complete tax forms</li> <li>Close out your books — prepare the necessary financial statements, know which accounts to close, and prepare for the next accounting cycle</li> <li>Know what to do if you get audited — form an internal audit committee, follow IRS rules of engagement, and keep an immaculate paper trail </li></ul> Open the book and find: <ul><li>The difference between bookkeeping and accounting</li> <li>How to maintain a manual or computer record-keeping system </li> <li>Ten vital things to know when keeping the books</li> <li>Do’s and don’ts of managing federal grant money</li> <li>How to prepare for an audit of your financial statements </li> <li>IRS Form 990 good practices</li> <li>The most common errors found during nonprofit audits</li> <li>How to figure out employee payroll deductions and taxes</li></ul>

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Bookkeeping Workbook For Dummies

Published 10-08-2007

Master the art of bookkeeping with this valuable study guide If you're preparing for The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers' (AIPB) bookkeeping certification test, you need an easy- to-follow test-preparation guide that gets you up to speed quickly in all of the bookkeeping basics, from setting up a company's books and recording transactions to managing employee payroll, handling government paperwork, and closing out the books. You need Bookkeeping Workbook For Dummies. With demonstration problems, complementary examples, and multiple-choice questions you'll find in this user-friendly primer, you'll sharpen your bookkeeping skills for the real world as you increase your ability to perform well on any test. Chapter quizzes let check your progress as you go, and step-by-step answers show you where you went wrong (or right) each problem. You'll feel your confidence —and competence—growing as you learn how to: <ul> <li>Perform a wide variety of financial transactions</li> <li>Use key concepts and skills with real-world bookkeeping problems</li> <li>Design a bookkeeping system</li> <li>Track day-to-day business operations</li> <li>Keep journals for active accounts</li> <li>Use blank working papers and spread sheets</li> <li>Handle cash entries and develop internal controls</li> <li>Calculate and pay employee withholding taxes</li> <li>Depreciate assets</li> <li>Prove out your books at year's end</li> <li>Prepare tax returns as set up for a new year</li> </ul> Complete with Top Ten lists for managing cash, monitoring accounts, and finding additional helpful resources, Bookkeeping Workbook For Dummies is the test-prep guide you need to help you ace the certification test and speed your way into a successful and rewarding career.