Accounting Policies And Procedures Manual

Now in a fifth edition, Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual: A Blueprint for Running an Effective and Efficient Department is a how-to guide on creating an effective and efficient accounting department policies and procedures manual. Written by Steven Bragg, the foremost authority in accounting and controllership issues, the new edition includes: A new, complimentary Web site providing readers with the foundation for creating or enhancing their accounting department policies and procedures manual More coverage of accounting procedures including inventory, billing, cash receipts, pricing, order entry, credit, collections, sales returns, capital budgeting, cash forecasting, payroll, and closing the books Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual is the tool every accounting department needs to regularize and systematize its procedures to match the best in the industry.

Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual - Easily create your accounting Policy Manual to Control Cash, Assets, Purchasing, and Department Administration Procedures. This Manual can help you quickly create and implement a system of accounting policies and procedures. These easily editable procedures provide the internal control needed to protect your business, as well as comply with generally accepted accounting practices and regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley. Thoroughly researched and reviewed by industry experts, these pre-written policies and procedures are based on years of experience in areas such as travel and expense, receiving, procurement, purchasing, shipping, auditing, accounts payable and receivable, and cash drawer practices. Developing policies and procedures are listed as a key control activity in the COSO publication "Internal Control - Integrated Framework." The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) both point to this COSO document as an example of internal controls that comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Designed for busy professionals like CFOs, Controllers, Accounting Managers, and Business Owners, the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual can save you hundreds of hours in research, development, writing, and review of needed procedures for control and compliance. It will improve business performance by developing consistency and standards. It contains 39 accounting procedures that cover over 150 accounting activities, 54 supporting accounting forms and a guide to embezzlement prevention. This new edition also includes updated and complete job descriptions for every job referenced in the text. There is no need to start from scratch...it has already been done for you.

A complete set of policies and procedures [WITH DOWNLOADABLE FILES INCLUDED] for your organization whether you''re just starting out or need to add some control to your existing operations. Policies and procedures are an integral part of eliminating fraud, reducing operational errors and reducing inefficiencies. The Complete Set includes the following policies and procedures: CORPORATE AND GENERAL Policy Review Ethics Policy Segregation of Duties Account Reconciliation Policy Internal Control Over Spreadsheets Relationship with External Auditors Standard Document Retention Policy Physical and Data Security Facility Environmental Protection HUMAN RESOURCES Employee Standards of Conduct Business Expense Reimbursement Policy Company Car and Car Allowance Policy Employee Training Policy Misappropriation of Assets and Other Dishonest Acts Employee Dress Code Virtual or Remote Work Policy Flexible Work Schedule Policy Personal Leave Vacation Policy Leave of Absence with Pay Leave of Absence without Pay CASH AND BANKING Cash & Bank Accounts Bank Account Reconciliation Petty Cash Funds Employee Advances Unclaimed Property Credit Card Policy ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Customer Accounts Receivable Customer Credit Procedures Write-off of Uncollectible Receivables Bad Debt, Cash Discount and Unsaleable Allowances Accounts Receivable Reconciliation Intercompany Accounts INVENTORY Inventory Accounting and Control Inventory Reserves Cycle Counting Physical Inventories FIXED ASSETS Fixed Asset Accounting Policies Capital Project Requests Additional Capital Request Capital Post-Completion Review Disposal or Impairment of Property Depreciation and Useful Life Accounting for Leases OTHER ASSETS Prepaid Expenses Other Assets Goodwill and Trademarks LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Policy Vendor Invoice Approval Material Returned to Vendors Customer Credits Issued Sales and Use Tax on Purchases Payroll Accrual Liability Accruals - Expense, Inventory and Capital Recognition Bonus Awards, Incentives Awards & Sales Commissions INCOME STATEMENT Revenue Recognition of Shipments Revenue Recognition of Services Inventory Costing and Valuation Control of Trade Marketing Programs Membership & Association Fees Interest and Other Income Non-Recurring and Unusual Gains and Losses Profit or Loss on Sale of Assets Key Performance Indicators COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Disaster Recovery Policy and Procedure Backup Requirements Software Maintenance and Licensing Policy Computer System Use Responsible Use of Company Email Use of Company Internet Company Printer Policy Access Control Policy Computer & Electronic Equipment Disposal Password Policy OverviewSo you''ve created a successful business - investing countless hours, volumes of energy and sweat and maybe even a few tears. Now it''s time to protect that business from lost profits, errors and even fraud. A solid set of policies and procedures can provide a foundation for a strong and successful operation - resulting in increased efficiencies, increased profit, and reduced risk of error and fraud.This complete set of policies is a simple step in implementing policies and procedures in your organization. The information presented provides a building block to create policies and procedures that fit your unique organization.

Policies and procedures are the foundation of internal controls for organizations. Taking a complicated subject and breaking it into manageable components, this book enables you to hit the ground running and significantly accelerate your completion of a solid policies and procedures program. Comprehensive and practical, this useful book provides you with sample documents you can personalize and customize to meet your company's needs.

Policies and procedures are the foundation of internal controls for organizations. Taking a complicated subject and breaking it into manageable components, this book enables you to hit the ground running and significantly accelerate your completion of a solid policies and procedures program. Comprehensive and practical, this useful book provides you with sample documents you can personalize and customize to meet your company's needs.