One day to bookkeeping success. Since many small businesses leave the all-important job of bookkeeping to someone on the staff with no training, there is a demand for this easy, authoritative how-to on the subject. Readers will find principles and procedures adapted to suit the needs of various types of business operations-from retail to entertainment to financial institutions.

Brings readers up to speed quickly on the basic principles of the monthly accounting process - from setting up a chart of accounts to issuing financial statements and tax reports. Ideal for bookkeepers, accounting clerks, and small business owners, this practical guide goes beyond general accounting principles to teach readers how to prepare and manage their own companies' books.

Bookkeeping and Accounting In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to accounts, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From understanding the terminology to dealing confidently with accountants, you'll soon master the basics of bookkeeping and accounting, fast. This book introduces you to the main concepts of bookkeeping and accounting, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Bookkeeping and Accounting In A Week is your fastest route to success: - Sunday: The basic principles of bookkeeping - Monday: Different types of account and ledger - Tuesday: More aspects of bookkeeping - Wednesday: Preparation for the accounts - Thursday: The profit and loss account - Friday: The balance sheet - Saturday: Understanding published accounts ABOUT THE SERIES In A Week books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the In A Week series covers the business topics that really matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book is structured as a seven-day course so that with just a little work each day, you will quickly master the subject. In a fast-changing world, this series enables readers not just to get up to speed, but to get ahead.

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One of the biggest challenges a person faces in his/her career is becoming a manager. Not only must a manager lead, they must motivate, organize and innovate. It can include reading financial statements, organizing teams, resolving disputes and understanding the overall organizational culture of a company. Macmillan Teach Yourself Management Skills in 24 Hours offers new managers a well-organized, structured approach to self-training. Covering everything from negotiation and project management to interviewing techniques and performance appraisals, this title offers 24 straightforward chapters, each of which can be read and studied in about an hour.

This is a friendly, easy-to-use guide to bookkeeping basics. This handy guide covers everything professionals need to know to balance the books at a big company or a mom-and-pop store, including assets and liabilities; keeping track of transactions; balance sheets; keeping a ledger and journal; financial statements; operating accounts; and up-to-date tax information. "Bookkeeping For Dummies" brings the "For Dummies" formula of trustworthy information and straightforward explanations to the complicated business of bookkeeping. Lita Epstein, MBA (Poinciana, FL), designs and teaches online courses on topics, such as investing for retirement, getting ready for tax time, and finance and investing for women. She earned her MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, and is the author of "Streetwise Retirement Planning" and the coauthor of "Alpha Teach Yourself Retirement Planning in 24 Hours". Lita was the content director for a financial services Web site, MostChoice.com. She also wrote TipWorld's "Mutual Fund Tip of the Day," in addition to columns about mutual fund trends for numerous Web sites.