Mastering Accounting

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of book-keeping and accounting. Throughout the text, real-life case studies are used to illustrate principles. There are many practical exercises (with answers) and activities included. A section of GCSE questions is given at the end of the book.

STUDY AIDS/CPA (Certified Public Accountant) The first CPA review product of its kind to address the three research components of the CPA Exam You're a CPA Exam candidate. You've survived all those technical accounting courses and advanced courses on systems, auditing, cost accounting, and tax, and now you're ready to take the big exam. But perhaps in those intermediate or advanced courses, you didn't receive enough exposure to research in the accounting standards, the auditing standards, or the tax code. Help has arrived. Now in a fully revised second edition, Mastering Accounting Research for the CPA Exam provides CPA candidates with a thorough foundation of the authoritative literature, knowledge of the standards, and strategies for researching the infobases for FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting), AUD (Audit and Attestation), and REG (Regulation). Easy to follow and apply, the new edition of this concise, user-friendly guide brings CPA Exam candidates up to speed quickly on the research component of the Exam and: * Updates all references to Web addresses and information on obtaining infobases * Informs readers on changes to accounting standards * Helps students review on the spot with quick study lists for FAR, AUD, and REG * Offers new coverage and discussion of FAS 155 - 159 * Includes new practice review problems at the end of each chapter Without over-your-head technical jargon, author and CPA Anita Feller clearly explains and illustrates the research strategies for FAR, AUD, and REG that every CPA Exam candidate needs to ace the simulation sections of the CPA Exam.

Double-entry accounting can be easy if it's explained well, and Mastering Book-keeping does just that. Now in its updated 8th edition, this popular book has helped thousands of people to get to grips with book-keeping. It explains the principles and practice of book-keeping sequentially, and includes: - The daybooks and ledger accounts - End of year accounting - Sole proprietorships, limited companies, partnerships and not-for-profit organisations - Using computers for accounting - Accounting for VAT - Progressing to more advanced management accounting - The implications of the Data Protection Act 1998 on book-keepers Plus step-by-step guides to compiling a balance sheet, depreciation, accounting for bad and doubtful debts, and much more. Everything is made clear with easy-to-follow explanations. Typical transactions are illustrated throughout to make the information even easier to understand. This book is suitable for those preparing for the examinations of ICB, AAT, IAB, OCR, AQA and all other courses in book-keeping and accounts.

An indispensable hands-on guide to financial accounting In light of recent accounting scandals, it is critical that all financial practitioners understand and play by the rules of the accounting field. Starting from the assumption that the reader is not familiar with any accounting jargon, Mastering Financial Accounting Essentials presents material in a way that explains the key features of modern accounting step by step and helps you develop an intuitive understanding of accounting. Each chapter presents important accounting concepts, from inventory valuation methods and the timing of erosion of productive assets to how internal managers calculate ratios and trends to evaluate business efficiency. For those who need to understand the language and law of this discipline in order to communicate effectively with accountants and clients, Mastering Financial Accounting Essentials will be an indispensable guide.

This second edition of the bestselling Mastering QuickBooks 2020 is updated and improved to focus on advanced QBO features, techniques for managing sales taxes, and budgeting and reporting best practices Key Features Understand how to manage sales taxes and transactions Explore advanced bookkeeping techniques such as using the custom chart builder, importing budgets, and performing smart reporting with Fathom Become proficient in using QuickBooks Online and implement best practices to avoid costly errors Book DescriptionIntuit QuickBooks is an accounting software package that helps small business owners to manage all their bookkeeping tasks independently. This latest edition of Mastering QuickBooks takes you through the range of new features and updates available in QuickBooks Online (QBO). Creating multilingual invoices, tracking mileage, working with a cash flow dashboard that helps you with cash forecasting and planning reports, and uploading a batch of bills and checks are just a few of the new features covered in this edition. As you progress, you’ll learn how to manage sales tax, including how to set up, collect, track, pay, and report sales tax payments. Dedicated sections will also take you through new content focused on the latest features in the QBO line-up, while also showing you the different types of businesses that can benefit from QBO Advanced. In addition to this, you’ll explore how to export reports to Google Sheets, use the custom chart builder, import budgets, perform smart reporting with Fathom, and much more. By the end of this QuickBooks book, you'll be well-versed with the features of QuickBooks and have the confidence to manage all your bookkeeping tasks with ease.What you will learn Discover the new features of QBO and find out what the QBO line-up offers Get to grips with bookkeeping concepts and the typical bookkeeping and financial accounting cycle Set up QuickBooks for both product-based and service-based businesses Track everything from billable and non-billable time and expenses to profit Generate key financial reports for accounts, customers, jobs, and invoice items Understand the complete QuickBooks payroll process and track payments made to 1099 contractors Manage various bank and credit accounts linked to your business Who this book is for The book is for small business owners and bookkeepers or accounting students who want to learn QuickBooks Online and understand how to implement and use it effectively. Whether you’re a bookkeeping beginner or have some experience already, this book will help you learn to use Intuit QuickBooks Online confidently.

Complete classroom training manual for Introduction to Small Business Managerial Accounting. 132 pages and 68 individual topics. You will learn all about different types of accounts (asset, liability, equity, income and expense), payroll, financial statements and much more. Topics Covered: Introduction and Overview 1. What is Accounting? 2. Accounting Methods 3. Ethics in Financial Reporting 4. Introduction to Financial Statements 5. Business Activities 6. GAAP 7. Sarbanes-Oxley Act 8. Accrual vs. Cash Basis of Accounting Financial Statements 1. Balance Sheets 2. Accounting Transactions 3. Debits and Credits 4. T-Accounts and Journal Entries 5. The Balance Sheet 6. Income Statements 7. Retained Earnings Statement 8. Statement of Cash Flows Assets 1. Introduction to Assets 2. Current Assets 3. Property, Plant and Equipment 4. Long-Term Investments 5. Intangible Assets 6. Depreciation Liabilities 1. Introduction to Liabilities 2. Current Liabilities 3. Notes Payable 4. Sales Tax Payable 5. Unearned Revenue 6. Payroll Payable 7. Long-Term Liabilities Other Accounting Transactions 1. The Trial Balance 2. Adjusting Entries 3. Closing the Books 4. Sales Revenues, Gross Profits & Operating Activities Inventory 1. Classifying Inventory 2. Determining Inventory Quantities 3. Cost of Goods Sold 4. FIFO and LIFO 5. Average Cost Method Stockholder’s Equity 1. Corporate Form of Organization 2. Stock Issue Considerations 3. Accounting for Treasury Stock 4. Preferred Stock 5. Dividends and Retained Earnings Managerial Accounting 1. Introduction to Managerial Accounting 2. Code of Ethics for Managerial Accounting 3. Managerial Cost Concepts 4. Other Managerial Concepts Cost Accounting Systems 1. Cost Accounting Systems 2. Job Order Flow 3. Reporting Job Order Costing 4. Process Cost Systems 5. Activity Based Costing Accounts Payable 1. Accounts Payable 2. Early Payment Discounts Behavior of Costs and Expenses 1. Cost Behavior 2. Break-Even Analysis and Contribution Margin Ratio 3. Margin of Safety Basic Banking 1. Making Deposits and Transfers 2. Reconciling Bank Accounts Cost Controlling 1. Budgetary Control 2. Static and Flexible Budgets 3. Responsibility Accounting 4. Standard Costs 5. Analyzing and Reporting Variances Profit and Budget Planning 1. Budgeting Basics 2. Preparing the Operating Budgets 3. Preparing the Financial Budgets Management Decision Making 1. Introduction to Management Decision Making 2. Incremental Analysis 3. Capital Budgeting and Annual Rate of Return 4. Other Tools for Analysis and Decision Making

Number nightmares in accounting? No more! The numbers are clear: the need for accountants is not only strong, but on the rise. With job growth projected to increase by 7% over the next 10 years, there’s no time like the present to join this growing—and profitable—profession. Accounting Workbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the hands-on instruction you need to understand complicated concepts through demonstration problems, practice worksheets. and spreadsheets. Understand the role of accountants versus bookkeepers Develop knowledge to establish and maintain high quality accounting systems Dip your toes into accounting in the digital age Learn to properly interpret financial statements and reports Generate income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements Expand your knowledge on sources of business capital Learn how to improve profits and manage costs Understanding the intricacies of accounting has never been easier as in today’s rapid-fire global economy, accountants have never been more important—it’s all in your hands with this plain-English workbook!