Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Accounting - Financial    3. Bookkeeping    4. Business & Economics    5. Business / Economics / Finance    6. Business/Economics    7. Financial Accounting    8. Non-Profit Organizations Management    9. Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    10. Nonprofit organizations    11. Business & Economics / Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    12. Management accounting   

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Gives you the basic start you need.
So you're going to start a business, and if you have any money left over at the end of the year you're going to save part of it and spend part of it. OK, but your business partner isn't going to like that very much. 'What, you say you don't have a business partner?' Yes, you do, and he usually goes by the initials IRS.
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Subjects:  1. Bookkeeping    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business/Economics    5. Business & Economics / Bookkeeping    6. Management accounting   

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Good overall resource but has some drawbacks
I decided that January 1, 2005 was a good time to start using Quickbooks Pro for my small business. I'd been using MYOB FirstEdge, but found it was rather limited in some areas. Whenever I think about starting to use new software, I browse around on Amazon for a good book on the package in question. This book stood out as probably a good resource and I was not far wrong. However, I have a couple of complaints. Firstly, the author's instructions on how to enter beginning balances is vague at best. Secondly, her discussion of complex issues such as how to set up Quickbooks for sales tax recording and reporting, is somewhat lacking. The book that came with the software actually does a better job at explaining Quickbooks' rather quirky method of sales tax accounting.
Comprehensive Treatise on QuickBooks Pro 2004
Ms. Ivens writes clearly, properly, and intelligently on QuickBooks software.The screen shots are legible, unlike those in some other computer books.The index is detailed, and thus useful.I counted only two typos in the 572 pages.
Help pages online - not a guide!
I agree with the guy who said it's not a guide. Don't buy if you are confused by Quickbooks interface and plan to learn how to use it properly from financial point of view. To get the guide, simply print out the help pages.
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Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Bookkeeping    3. Business Software - General    4. Computer Books: General    5. Computer programs    6. Computers    7. Computers - Accounting Packages    8. Finance    9. Financial Applications - General    10. Microcomputer Accounting & Financial Software    11. QuickBooks    12. Reference    13. Small Business - General    14. Small Business Finance    15. Small business    16. Computer Software Packages    17. Computers / General    18. Finance & Accounting    19. Small businesses & self-employed   

Reviews (2)

Good resource for the basic concepts
Clear, practical and well-organized resource for new bookkeepers and accounting students without bookkeeping experience who want to better understand the accounting cycle. Very user-friendly.

A bookkeeping book for non-profits
The book is very good for an understanding of bookkeeping for non-profits with many reminders, charts and instructions. It continually emphasized what was discussed in earlier chapters. And, it gave a review of the bookkeeping basics.There is a lot of information for medium to large non-profits.The book discusses accrual and cash basis.This book would be a good tool for a medium or large organization.The book gave me confidence to do the job as treasurer of a small non-profit as I was reminded of the things I learned in accounting classes that I had many years ago. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Bookkeeping    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business/Economics    5. Nonprofit organizations   

Reviews (16)

Your Business at a Glance
This is an excellent book that teaches you to chart: where you would like to go on your business journey; where you are; and what you need to do to adjust your journey towards your profit goals.
Great for the Basics
This is an excellent book for those learning to keep books, or needing to brush up on their bookeeping skills. It is very detailed, and simplified. I found it easy to follow and understand.

Excellent introduction
This book is a very good introduction to bookkeeping. If you majored in finance and are an erolled agent with the IRS, you probably won't need this book. People with a much more limited knowledge of bookkeeping will benefit greatly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Bookkeeping    3. Business & Economics    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Business/Economics    6. Entrepreneurship    7. Small Business - General    8. Small business    9. United States    10. Business & Economics / Entrepreneurship    11. Management accounting    12. Small businesses & self-employed    13. USA   

Reviews (5)

Excellent basic bookkeeping book.
This book was puchased to teach a teenager the basic principles of bookkeeping prior to learning a computerized bookkeeping system. I have been "keeping the books" for businesses for 30+ years and feel it is important to know what the computer is doing behind the scenes.This book will help you to understand that.Both the teenager and I are very pleased with the logical and simple to understand explanations of bookkeeping.We especially like the worksheets which accompany the lessons.These give the student a feeling of accomplishment and help to reinforce the lessons.

Excellent book, very helpful.
I was a little intimidated by the topic. I used this book to help me get ready to take an accounting class in college. Wow! It really helped me. I took a accounting class in high school but did not do very good. I used this book and started to understand it. I could answer my professors questions in class. I got an A for the class! This book also showed me how to set up a excel spreadsheet which helped with my computer class. Cool book!
Dry, really dry and computer based? forget it
OK, I admit that bookkeeping and accounting are generally perceived as dry subjects, but this was a Really boring read (-1 star)
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Subjects:  1. Bookkeeping    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. General    4. Study Aids    5. Test Prep    6. Study Aids / General   

Reviews (5)

Great Reference Book
This book has everything going for it.
Great Reference
I use it on a regular basis. Covers a variety of business terms and concepts.

Good for all people, accountants and non accountants!
A dictionary of accounting is the best idea for an accounting reference book! And above that, it was done very nicely as well!Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Accounting (General)    3. Accounting - Financial    4. Accounting - General    5. Bookkeeping    6. Business & Economics    7. Business / Economics / Finance    8. Business/Economics    9. Dictionaries    10. Finance    11. Reference - General    12. Business & Economics / Accounting / Financial   

Reviews (7)

Disappointing
I read this book but the author goes heavily into tax accounting rather than bookkeeping services. If you hate working with taxes and want to learning about starting a home based bookkeepping service for clients, and let their tax accountant do the taxes, don't buy this book. It's not helpful.

Utterly disappointing
After reading the reviews for this book, I was anxious to start reading it right away.Unfortunately,I returned the book the same day I received it.I am in the process of starting a bookkeeping business out of my home and Mr. Lewis's book did not help at all.As I skimmed the book I quickly realized that he prefers tax accounting and a commercial office environment.If you are looking for anoverview for setting up shop as a tax accountant, with employees, in an office this book will be perfect.
Excellent Advice!!A Must Have!!
This is an excellent book for anyone looking "to take the plunge" and establish their own tax and bookkeeping practice.The author gives great advice that is difficult to obtain from other established professionals. Mr. Lewis writes candidly on points such as how to fairly deal with problem clients and which clients to look for.There are also a couple good chapters about market research and the most practical ways to promote your tax business.Although technology has changed quite a bit since the book was written, you get a slight idea of the tools required of the profession.All in all an excellent book.Although most underlying principals haven't changed, I would love to see a second edition that discusses recent technology advances.
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Subjects:  1. Bookkeeping    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Management    6. New business enterprises    7. Small business    8. Tax return preparation industr    9. Tax return preparation industry    10. United States   

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This Book Got Me On Track!
First I bought "How to Rent Vacation Properties By Owner".This gave me the confidence to self-manage our own beach house. The rental organizer was just what I needed to keep track of the various stages of the life of a rental period from inquiry to deposit return.The only thing I have added is an item under check list for "changed availability calendar". This book goes everywhere with me.

I have used this for two years
I have used this organizer for two years.I like the way everything is spelled out in this organizer.There is a place to keep track of my inventory in my home, an owner networking area, and a place to keep track of all the people I have used to work on my property, from cleaning staff to chimney sweeps.I use the notes area for myself.
good try but no cigar
needs to be straight forward.list of questions should be easy to read by ea. guest.confusing entering dates.should have a prospect sheet in front of it as well so you can record all of your entries. it also needs to have jackets for exta papers and rental agreements you print out, perhaps by month.A mon. to mon. calander would be an essential thing to have as well. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bookkeeping    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business/Economics    5. Management - General    6. Real Estate - General    7. Small Business - General    8. Advice on careers & achieving success    9. Careers guidance    10. Property & real estate    11. Retail sector   

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Depends where you're coming from
As a complete novice to accounting concepts I bought this book because I wanted to understand what type of information I need to track as a freelance professional services provider. I read all of Part 1 (several chapters) and can't say I know more than I did when I started. If you want to understand the difference between cash & accrual methods, the reason for single or double entry, the purpose of income statements, or how bookkeeping can help you as a management tool, look around at some other books before buying this sight unseen.

GREATEST BOOK !!!
If you want to run your business instead of your business running you - THIS IS A MUST READ!!! Essential Read!!
This book really helped me set up my books properly. I had really made a mess of them up until now. It also teaches me the lingo of accounting so I don't feel like such an idiot talking to my accountant! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business & Economics / Bookkeeping    3. Business & Economics / Small Business    4. Business/Economics    5. Secretarial Aids & Training    6. Secretarial Science    7. Small Business - General    8. Small Business Management    9. Small Business/Entrepreneurship    10. Bookkeeping    11. Small Business   

Reviews (7)

Money Well Spent
This is a must have for anyone in the Home Daycare business.It is easy to follow and has saved me thousands of dollars over the past three tax years.

This System works!
The Home Daycare Complete Recordkeeping System is chocked full of detailed information (w/examples!) and is a reference tool I continue to use. Every business needs a recordkeeping system and if you are in the DAYCARE business-this book is a must-have for your reference library.

The home daycare complete recordkeeping system
I love this book. It's very detailed and doesn't let you forget a thing about the business of childcare. Keep every dime you earn!! I don't think you will regret the investment.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bookkeeping    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Home-based Businesses    5. Small Business - General   

Reviews (9)

Not for beginners
I wanted "Bookeeping made simple" or "booking made easy" but both titles were out at every store I tried.
Learn it before using Software like Quickbooks.
I am completely new to accounting and bookkeeping. I wanted a book I could teach myself the basics before using software.I went to my local Borders and found this book was the only one that actually made you DO exercises to make sure you understood what you were learning.So far this book has been great.Accounting terms and concepts can be confusing for normal people like me (chemist) but this book does a great job making you understand by doing and not just reading.There are a few mistakes in the answer section but the book teaches me well enough for me to realize that they are mistakes.Enough said.

Maybe for the student
At best: A simple, clear, student workbook.Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting (General)    2. Bookkeeping    3. Business & Economics    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Business/Economics    6. Business & Economics / Bookkeeping   

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Finally someone who understands
I have been in business for the past ten years and have never truly understood or cared about keeping good records.The book breaks down accounting into real life experiences, finally something that I can understand. recommended for business owners
If you are looking for a resource to help you understand the nuts and bolts of small business accounting, this is an excellent start.The book covers the important issues that business owners need to be aware of without adding a lot of fluff. very very disappointing
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Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Accounting (Specific Aspects)    3. Accounting - General    4. Bookkeeping    5. Business & Economics    6. Business / Economics / Finance    7. Business enterprises    8. Finance    9. Management - General    10. Personal Finance    11. Business & Management   

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Very helpful for "survey" and "college accounting" courses
This well-written text closely tracks the content of "Survey of Accounting" and "College Accounting" textbooks and courses offered at many community and 4-year colleges. ("Principles of Accounting" courses are similar, but they contain more theory than the other two. This book is still good, but might need some supplements.) The exercises and problems are excellent, and the solutions appear right after them so it's easy to check your work. I would have given 5 stars if there were a few more memory aids and helpful hints to make learning the material even easier. But overall, very good and easy to follow.

What a Lifesaver
Just what I was looking for.College accounting was long ago and unused for many years.This book is a great one for dusting off the brain cells.It is well written, easy to understand, and even has T account diagrams. It's like college in the comfort of my own home.The exercises are to thepoint and provide ample worksheet space.Much better and certainly moreaffordable than many textbooks. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Accounting (General)    3. Accounting - Financial    4. Accounting - General    5. Bookkeeping    6. Business & Economics    7. Business/Economics    8. Problems, exercises, etc    9. Study Guides    10. Business & Economics / Accounting / General    11. Management accounting   

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For Real estate investor pros
Michael c. Thomsett's REAL ESTATE INVESTOR'S POCKET CALCULATOR: SIMPLE WAYS TO COMPUTER CASHFLOW, VALUE, RETURN, AND OTHER KEY FINANCIAL MEASUREMENTSfinally places in the investor's hands the same tools real estate agents use to calculate yield, values, taxable income and operating expenses. All different types of value are revealed in chapters which cover everything from acceleration techniques and methods for reducing interest to ways of maximizing investment returns. Worksheets, tables and charts provide clarity and all the formulas needed to succeed. Very highly recommended as an essential, basic pick any real estate investor should keep at hand.
invalid formulas
Correct me if I am wrong but looking at the definitions for assessment ratios they are defined as appraised price (P) * assessment ratio (R) = assessed value (A) so restating this as P * R = A then R = A / P which is not consistent with the book.The book states that R = P / A which is invalid.If you take the example of asked price which for this example lets say it is the appraised price of $107,500and assessed value of A = 90000.If you use the formula of R = A / P then the ratio is 83.7% if you run the numbers defined in the book formula you get 1.194444444444.Other than that, the book has been very good at figuring the value of a given property. This also applies to the Assessment ratio adjusted.
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The best guide ever for students majoring in Accounting!!!
I just purchased this book and I am so impressed! I am a college student majoring in Accouting. Sometimes my textbooks do not adequately cover certain topics or we are expected to know more than what is in our text. This is not only a fabulous dictionary of Accounting terms, but it is a fabulous reference for looking up any formulas. It also acts as a study guide and additional reference to help in most Accounting classes. Also various levels of Accounting classes. (Financial, Managerial, Etc.) It already has helped me tremendously in my work for this week. I am so glad I bought it! I highly reccommend it!!!

Book has bad title
I was very unhappy with this accounting textbook. With almost 500 pages devoted to defining accounting terminology out of a 1,000 page book, Siegel/Schim should have titled it "An Accounting Dictionary with some shallow chapters on Accounting." The remaining 500 pages gave only a shallow review of accounting procedures.Space dedicated to business accounting is lost because there is a chapter on doing personal tax returns and one on personal financial planning. This personal aspect doesn't belong since the book's title, "Accounting Handbook" implies business accounting. Now if the authors are trying to connect a business owner's decisionmaking with his personal planning, than why were there no chapters on partnership and corporate tax planning or income tax preparation? The chapter on non-profits was a terribly short 15 pages long. There is no discussion of G/L, AP, AR or other mundane, but required basics of accounting.

Got me through college
The Accounting Handbook was very helpfull during my time in college accounting courses.It has since be a very helpfull desk reference in my practice. One can't go wrong with the price of this very handy volume. There are chapters on various topics ranging from basic accounting to valueadded accounting.There is also a very handy glossary/dictionary ofhundreds of accounting and IT terms. ... Read more

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GREAT BOOK
IT WAS PRACTICAL-EASY TO FOLLOW-AND MADE MY JOB SO MUCH EASIER!NOT AT ALL LIKE TEXTBOOKS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL DUMB--NEVER GOT LOST--HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

PRAISE
THIS IS TRUE THAT YOU PROVIDE DETAIL ABOUT MERCHANDISING ,AND I FOUND IT THE BEST ONE IN THE WORLD OF LIBRARY

Good merchandising info, math not too helpful
As a newcomer to merchandising, I found this book's explanations of key terminology and tips on merchandise planning to be very helpful. The math, however, was entirely too simplistic to be of much use. This book containsan entire chapter on how to use a calculator. If you're looking for a goodgeneral overview of the field, this is a good book. But anyone with anelementary education should already know the math. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bookkeeping    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business Mathematics    5. Business/Economics    6. Industries - Retailing    7. Mathematics    8. Merchandising    9. Problems, exercises, etc    10. Reference - General    11. Retail trade    12. Skills    13. Statistics    14. Business & Economics / Marketing / General    15. Sales & marketing   

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Essential to any small business
It's hard to believe the classic Book-Keeping & Accounting For The Small Business: How To Keep The Books And Maintain Financial Control Over Your Business is now in its 7th revised, updated edition: its new incarnation and updated details will continue to appeal to modern readers, whether they be sole proprietors, partners, or limited corporations. Because this is written in the UK, some issues, such as VAT taxes, may not apply outside; but the basics of understanding wages, taxes, accounts, and double entry book-keeping are essential to any small business.
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Not What I expected
Somewhat disappointed in the book.I was looking for more guidance in starting up a home based bookkeeping service or a smaller service--one with no employees.One of the bullets or selling points on front of book said "Run your own profitable business from home" but the book only dedicated 7-8 pages on this topic.But there was some good advice and items that made you stop and think so it wasn't a total waste.

A little disappointed
I was alittle disappointed.The author assumes that you're going "gung ho" & opening a bookkeeping business with a location & several employees.I was looking for more information on opening a small in-home business with just me.Of course, there are some good tips that will be helpful someday. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting (Specific Aspects)    2. Bookkeeping    3. Business & Economics    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Business/Economics    6. New Business Enterprises    7. Small Business - General    8. Small Business Management    9. Entrepreneurship    10. Small businesses & self-employed   

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Not exactly what I expected, but helpful
Half of this book deals with the technology of organizing your own business.While that would have been very helpful in 1994, it is outdated now.If you are new to technology you may still find some good advice in those sections dealing with computer hardware, software (desktop, information management, and accounting).I just skimmed those sections to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Clarifies accounting the waywheat is separated from chaff
Written for business people who want to be accounting and computerized accounting systems literate.No longer does one have to be in awe of the professionals who spout jargon and keep the business person dependent ontheir supposed expertise.This book represents liberation for the formerlyfiscally challenged.

It makes accounting understandable and business easy!
Mr. Fox has a great understanding of the profession and was able to make good sense of a subject that is hard to understand. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting    2. Accounting - General    3. Bookkeeping    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Business/Economics    6. Data processing    7. Financial statements    8. Self-employed    9. Small Business - General    10. Small Business/Entrepreneurship    11. Small business    12. Business & Economics / Small Business    13. Personal finance