Bookkeeping And Accounting In A Week: Learn To Keep Books And Accounts In Seven Simple Steps (Teach Yourself: In a Week) - Softcover

Mason, Roger; Ltd, Roger Mason

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473607698 ISBN 13: 9781473607699

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2016

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant and has many years practical experience as Financial Director of various British companies. He now lectures on financial and business topics. In addition he has edited a financial publication and written many books.

From the Back Cover

Bookkeeping and accounting just got easier
You are just seven steps away from knowing your way round books and accounts. Imagine being able to make sense of the figures coming out of the finance department, or confidently tackling the books of voluntary organizations you're involved with . Now you can.

Bookkeeping and Accounting In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to being a confident bookkeeper, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. From basic principles to different types of account and ledger, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as 'Why does every bookkeeping entry have two sides?', 'What is the accountant talking about?' and 'What is a contingency account?' You'll also find exercises to help you put it all into action.

The fastest way to master bookkeeping and accounting
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

Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473607698
• ISBN 13: 9781473607699
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128