Mastering Bookkeeping 10th Edition

The book explains the principles and practice of bookkeeping sequentially, including: ·The bank reconciliation ·Writing up the petty cash book ·Extracting a trial balance ·Accruals and prepayments ·Setting up a limited company ·Accounting for VAT Plus step-by-step guides to compiling a balance sheet, depreciation, accounting for bad and doubtful debts and much more. The 10th edition also includes significant enhancements to reflect the teachings of the principle bookkeeping institutes as they endeavour to raise the professional competence of their members. For example, accounting staff are increasingly being required to extend their record keeping into management accounts areas. The new edition includes chapters on stock control and budgetary control accounting. In addition, it will include more detailed guidance on the significance and importance of ratio analysis and statements of sources and application of funds, plus the latest available IAB and ICB exam papers.

Mastering Spreadsheet Bookkeeping will equip you with the knowledge to write your accounts spreadsheets successfully. Whether you are studying for a qualification in bookkeeping or you are a small business owner needing to bring your accounts up-to-date, Mastering Spreadsheet Bookkeeping will give you the knowledge and skills do this effectively, helping you to set up your own computerized accounting package without splashing out on expensive new software. With Mastering Spreadsheet Bookkeeping you will gain a thorough knowledge of how to use spreadsheets to their fullest advantage, saving you invaluable time and labour. Aimed at students of bookkeeping and small business owners, Mastering Spreadsheet Bookkeeping takes you step-by-step through what you need to know to use spreadsheets with confidence. With its focus on MS Excel and its clear, step-by-step approach, Mastering Spreadsheet Bookkeeping will help you to develop your own computerized bookkeeping skills with confidence. In addition, exam-style questions and answers are provided for self-testing so you may consolidate your bookkeeping knowledge as you learn.

This book is suitable for those preparing for the examinations of ICB, AAT, IAB, OCR, AQA and all other courses in computerised accounting. Learning computerised book-keeping skills is very different from manual accounting. It can seem more like learning computer studies than book-keeping, and it is often difficult to connect it with what may have been previously learned in manual book-keeping. In this book Dr Marshall resolves this problem with the same skill and insight that made his book on manual book-keeping, Mastering Book-keeping, so useful to readers over the years. Deliberately constructing a clear and continuous bridge between the methods so that the student never loses sight of the double entry concept, he presents the material in a way that makes computerised book-keeping clear and easy to understand.

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 easy to use, sequential approach to bookkeeping which covers the requirements of all the principal accounting courses. Typical business transactions are used to illustrate all the essential theory, practice and skills required.

For newcomers to the subject, book-keeping can be confusing. This guide uses typical business transactions to illustrate all the essential theory, practice and skills needed to be effective in a real business environment.

Britain's number-one guide to mastering the art and science of bookkeeping Accurate bookkeeping is crucial to the success of every business—but few people relish in this highly detailed task. Luckily, this new edition of Bookkeeping For Dummies simplifies every aspect of financial record keeping, walking you through the basic skills you need to make numbers your minion. From tracking transactions and keeping ledgers to producing balance sheets and year-end reports, this straight-talking guide takes the intimidation out of bookkeeping and shows you how to make it your best friend in business. Fully updated to include the latest coverage of accounting practices and bookkeeping software, this new edition of Bookkeeping For Dummies features tons of practical exercises to get you up and running with what you need to keep your books balanced, your finances in order and the tax inspector off your back. Find updated bookkeeping templates and resources available via download Manage day-to-day records like sales and purchases Produce Profit and Loss Statements and Balance Sheets Prepare year-end documents with confidence and ease From the importance of keeping a paper trail to the best ways to keep payroll rolling—and everything in between—this is the ideal resource for anyone looking to learn the bookkeeping ropes.

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. Keep the books Track transactions Compete against larger competitors Stay on top of journals Small business owners keeping their own books will rejoice to have this handy guide by their side!