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Biographical Note: Michael Taillard, PhD, MBA, is an economist specializing in strategic and behavioral finance. He has consulted for organizations such as the US Department of Defense, American Red Cross, and Quicken. He has taught graduate school courses for universities such as Central Michigan University and has authored several works on finance and economics. Jacket Description/Back:Ace your accounting class or boost your business Ready to count beans? Accounting All-in-One For Dummies will make you proficient in business accounting. You'll learn how it works, including accounting methods and international standards, and you'll walk through making, adjusting, and closing all kinds of entries. Then it gets really fun, with budgeting, reporting, auditing, and beyond. You'll even get some tips on spending your money wisely. For small businesses, new accountants, and everyone who needs a complete accounting reference, this is the must-have Dummies guide. 9 Mini-Books Inside...
Table of Contents: Introduction 1 Book 1: Accounting for Financial Systems 5 Chapter 1: Accounting for the Basics 7 Chapter 2: Charting Your Accounts 17 Chapter 3: Using Journal Entries and Ledgers 27 Chapter 4: Choosing an Accounting Method 45 Chapter 5: Setting the Standards 53 Book 2: Recording Transactions 63 Chapter 1: Keeping the Books 65 Chapter 2: Tracking Purchases 77 Chapter 3: Tallying Your Sales 87 Chapter 4: Processing Employee Payroll and Benefits 99 Chapter 5: Taxing Payrolls 119 Book 3: Adjusting and Closing Entries 129 Chapter 1: Depreciating Your Assets 131 Chapter 2: Interesting Rates 143 Chapter 3: Proving Out Cash 153 Chapter 4: Reconciling Accounts and Closing Journal Entries 161 Chapter 5: Checking Your Accuracy 177 Chapter 6: Adjusting the Books 189 Book 4: Preparing Income Statements and Balance Sheets 201 Chapter 1: Stating Your Income 203 Chapter 2: Balancing Your Sheets 221 Chapter 3: Digging for Debt in the Balance Sheet 237 Chapter 4: Explaining Equity 251 Chapter 5: Interpreting Income Statements and Balance Sheets 263 Book 5: Reporting Your Statements 277 Chapter 1: Valuating Finances 279 Chapter 2: Watching Cash Flow and Equity 289 Chapter 3: Analyzing Financial Statements 305 Chapter 4: Explaining Disclosures 321 Chapter 5: Sharing Public Reports 335 Book 6: Planning and Budgeting for Your Business 347 Chapter 1: Looking at the Legals 349 Chapter 2: Incorporating Your Business 361 Chapter 3: Drawing Up a Business Plan 375 Chapter 4: Budgeting for a Better Bottom Line 389 Chapter 5: Mastering Budgeting Strategies 403 Chapter 6: Planning for Long-Term Obligations 415 Book 7: Making Savvy Business Decisions 427 Chapter 1: Costing Jobs 429 Chapter 2: Costing by the ABCs 445 Chapter 3: Contributing to the Margin 461 Chapter 4: Accounting for Change with Variance Analysis 477 Chapter 5: Pricing Wisely 495 Chapter 6: Formulating Equations 505 Book 8: Handling Cash and Making Purchase Decisions 515 Chapter 1: Matching Costs with Revenue 517 Chapter 2: Exploring Inventory Cost Flows 525 Chapter 3: Buying Wisely 537 Chapter 4: Financing with Debt 551 Chapter 5: Managing Results 565 Chapter 6: Acquiring New Business 573 Book 9: Auditing for Financial Fraud 591 Chapter 1: Regulating Securities 593 Chapter 2: Preventing Cash Losses from Embezzlement and Fraud 607 Chapter 3: Assessing Audit Risk 621 Chapter 4: Discovering Audits 645 Chapter 5: Auditing Internal Controls 663 Chapter 6: Scheming Scams 685 Chapter 7: Cooking the Books 695 Index 707 Publisher Marketing: A complete and easy-to-follow resource covering every critical step of the accounting process Learning to love the language of business is easier than you think! In the newly revised Third Edition of Accounting All-In-One For Dummies with Online Practice, finance expert Michael Taillard walks you through every step of the accounting process, from setting up your accounting system to auditing and detecting financial irregularities. You'll enjoy a unified compilation of mini-books and online practice and video resources that bring together everything you need to know about accounting into one convenient book and web portal. You'll learn to record accounting transactions, adjust and close entries, prepare income statements and balance sheets, and more. You'll also get:
Perfect for anyone who's just beginning their career or education in accounting--as well as those who just love numbers--Accounting All-in-One For Dummies is also a must-read for business owners, founders, and managers who want to get a better understanding of the financial side of commerce. |
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