91 Best Bookkeeping Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best bookkeeping books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
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There is a movement of women stepping into their God-given gifts to make money doing what they love. If you're ready to join them, this is your handbook that will take the ideas in your head and the dream in your heart and turn them into action. * Help you create a step-by-step, customized plan to start and grow your business * Show you how to manage your time so you can have a business-and life-that you love * Explain overwhelming business stuff like pricing, taxes, and budgeting in simple terms *Teach you how to use marketing to reach the right people in the right way less
Recommended by Dave Ramsey, and 1 others. Dave Ramsey[Dave Ramsey recommended this book on his website.] (Source)
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Have you ever felt caught between the tension of a day job and a dream job? That gap between what you have to do and what you'd love to do?
I have.
At first I thought I was the only one who felt that way, but then I started to talk to people and realized we're becoming the "I'm, but" generation. When we talk about what we do for a living we inevitably say, "I'm a teacher, but I want to be an artist." "I'm a CPA, but I'd love to start my own business."
"I'm a _____, but I want to be a ______."
All too often, we hear that dreaming big means you... more
I have.
At first I thought I was the only one who felt that way, but then I started to talk to people and realized we're becoming the "I'm, but" generation. When we talk about what we do for a living we inevitably say, "I'm a teacher, but I want to be an artist." "I'm a CPA, but I'd love to start my own business."
"I'm a _____, but I want to be a ______."
All too often, we hear that dreaming big means you... more
Recommended by Dave Ramsey, and 1 others. Dave Ramsey[Dave Ramsey recommended this book on his website.] (Source)
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Dave Ramsey knows what it's like to have it all. By age twenty-six, he had established a four-million-dollar real estate portfolio, only to lose it by age thirty. He has since rebuilt his financial life and, through his workshops and his New York Times business bestsellers Financial Peace and More than Enough, he has helped hundreds of thousands of people to understand the forces behind their financial distress and how to set things right-financially, emotionally, and spiritually.In this new edition of Financial Peace, Ramsey has updated his tactics and philosophy... more
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The bestselling classic from the "Sherlock Holmes of Accounting"--updated to reflect the key case studies and most important lessons from the past quarter century.
This fourth edition of the classic guide shines a light on the most shocking frauds and financial reporting offenders of the last twenty-five years, and gives investors the tools they need to detect:
-Corporate cultures that incentivize dishonest practices-The latest tricks companies use to exaggerate revenue and earnings-Techniques devised by management to manipulate cash flow as... more
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As the daughter of a meth dealer, Wavy knows not to trust people, not even her own parents. Struggling to raise her little brother, eight-year-old Wavy is the only responsible "adult" around. She finds peace in the starry Midwestern night sky above the fields behind her house. One night everything changes when she witnesses one of her father's thugs, Kellen, a tattooed ex-con with a heart of gold, wreck his motorcycle. What follows is a powerful and shocking love story between two unlikely people that asks tough questions, reminding us of all the ugly and wonderful things that life has to... more
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The logging industry in eastern Texas is booming, and Deborah Vandermark plans to assist her family's business now that she's completed college. Unexpectedly, her best friend, Lizzie Decker, accompanies her back home--fleeing a wedding and groom she has no interest in. Deborah, the determined matchmaker, puts her sights on uniting her brother and dear friend in a true love match.
Deborah soon meets Dr. Christopher Clayton, a much-needed addition to the town. As their lives intersect, Deborah realizes that she has a much greater interest in medicine and science than the bookkeeping... more
Deborah soon meets Dr. Christopher Clayton, a much-needed addition to the town. As their lives intersect, Deborah realizes that she has a much greater interest in medicine and science than the bookkeeping... more
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Accurate and complete bookkeeping is crucial to any business owner, but it's also important to those who work with the business, such as investors, financial institutions, and employees. People both inside and outside the business all depend on a bookkeeper's accurate recordings. Bookkeeping For Dummies provides the easy and painless way to master this crucial art. You'll be able to manage your own finances to save money and grow your business. This straightforward, no-nonsense guide shows you the basics of bookkeeping--from recording transactions to producing balance sheets and... more
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Two million dollars. That’s how much money anyone under age 40 will need to accumulate to retire. That often means working 40-hour-weeks and penny-pinching your whole life. How else could you save a cool $2 mil?
Finance guru, former financial advisor, and Amazon bestselling author of Money Honey, Rachel Richards has one goal in mind: teaching you everything you need to know to become financially free earlier than you ever thought possible. At age 27, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off $10,000+ per month in passive income streams. Let her show you how to do it at any... more
Finance guru, former financial advisor, and Amazon bestselling author of Money Honey, Rachel Richards has one goal in mind: teaching you everything you need to know to become financially free earlier than you ever thought possible. At age 27, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off $10,000+ per month in passive income streams. Let her show you how to do it at any... more
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Find all of the following explained in Plain-English with no technical jargon: The Accounting Equation and why it's so significant How to read and prepare financial statements How to calculate and interpret several different financial ratios The concepts and assumptions behind Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Preparing journal entries with debits and credits Cash method vs. accrual method Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold How to calculate depreciation and amortization expenses less
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Your one-stop guide to mastering the art of bookkeeping Do you need to get up and running on bookkeeping basics and the latest tools and technology used in the field? You've come to the right place! "Bookkeeping All-In-One For Dummies" is your go-to guide for all things bookkeeping, covering everything from learning to keep track of transactions, unraveling up-to-date tax information recognizing your assets, and wrapping up your quarter or your year. Bringing you accessible information on the new technologies and programs that develop with the art of bookkeeping, it cuts through confusing... more
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In tough economic times and with rising unemployment, people are looking to take the bull by the horns and start their own home-based businesses.... From GPP's enormously successful How to Start a Home-Based Business series (more than half a million copies sold!), comes the essential guide to starting up a home-based Bookkeeping business. less
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You decided to become a farmer because you love being outside, working the land and making a difference in the way we eat and farm.
And when you decided to become a farmer, you also became an entrepreneur and business person. In order to be ecologically and financially sustainable, you must understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and learn how to manage a growing business.
Author Julia Shanks distills years of teaching and business consulting with farmers into this comprehensive, accessible guide. She covers all aspects of launching, running and growing a... more
And when you decided to become a farmer, you also became an entrepreneur and business person. In order to be ecologically and financially sustainable, you must understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and learn how to manage a growing business.
Author Julia Shanks distills years of teaching and business consulting with farmers into this comprehensive, accessible guide. She covers all aspects of launching, running and growing a... more
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Attorney and CPA Mark Kohler targets the leading tax and business issues among small business owners and delivers a practical guide to the fundamental tax and legal conflicts faced by new and established entrepreneurs. Coached by Kohler, business owners are armed to seek out the right professionals relevant to their concerns, confidently ask the right questions, and, ultimately, save time, money, and potential heartache.
Approaching each chapter the same way he approaches a client consult, Kohler delivers topic- or question-specific solutions illustrating each critical business... more
Approaching each chapter the same way he approaches a client consult, Kohler delivers topic- or question-specific solutions illustrating each critical business... more
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Now updated, this bestseller gives small residential landlords who can't afford to hire high-priced accounting or law firms the guide they need to save money on taxes. This edition covers updates on the laws, numbers, and planning strategies. Illustrations. less
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Learn how to navigate the latest changes to the tax law-- and save big on your taxes! For most people, tax time is the most dreaded time of the year. After the recent tax overhaul enacted by Congress, taxpayers are more anxious and confused than ever. Lower Your Taxes--Big Time! helps you understand how the latest tax bill affects your personal and business taxes. Fully updated for the 2019 - 2020 season, this essential book covers everything you need to know about saving money on tax day--and every other day of the year. Whether you're a consultant, business owner,... more
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If you're like most entrepreneurs, you probably hate accounting. It's a source of constant frustration. The information your bookkeepers and accountants bring isn't at all understandable or helpful. And you know you're not getting the information you need to run your business. You're stressed, fed up, and even embarrassed about the state of your books. But you don't know how to make things better. One thing is certain: you can't afford to spend time learning accounting--nor would you want to.
Thankfully, you don't have to be an accountant to understand your financials. In... more
Thankfully, you don't have to be an accountant to understand your financials. In... more
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Maximize your bottom line with the nation's most trusted small business tax guide
J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2020 is the small business owner's ultimate guide to a money-saving, stress-free tax season. Providing straightforward advice from the nation's most trusted tax expert on small business taxes, this book gives you the answers you need quickly, with clear, concise guidance. Updated to cover changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and other legislation, this edition also includes an e-supplement covering additional developments from Congress and the IRS to... more
J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2020 is the small business owner's ultimate guide to a money-saving, stress-free tax season. Providing straightforward advice from the nation's most trusted tax expert on small business taxes, this book gives you the answers you need quickly, with clear, concise guidance. Updated to cover changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and other legislation, this edition also includes an e-supplement covering additional developments from Congress and the IRS to... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Western Europeans were among the first, if not the first, to invent mechanical clocks, geometrically precise maps, double-entry bookkeeping, precise algebraic and musical notations, and perspective painting. More people in Western Europe thought quantitatively in the sixteenth century than in any other part of the world, enabling them to become the world's leaders. With amusing detail and historical anecdote, Alfred Crosby discusses the shift from qualitative to quantitative perception that occurred during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. Alfred W. Crosby is the author of five books,... more
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The accounting industry is changing rapidly. Cloud software, Robotic accounting, Artificial Intelligence and other developments are increasingly doing the work accountants and bookkeepers have been doing. If you, as a financial professional, want to stay relevant, you need to deliver value that goes beyond compliancy work. You need to become a profit advisor.
In The Profit Advisor bestselling author, entrepreneur and keynote speaker Femke Hogema, gives you concrete and practical methods and skills to become a profit advisor. She shows you how you can help your clients... more
In The Profit Advisor bestselling author, entrepreneur and keynote speaker Femke Hogema, gives you concrete and practical methods and skills to become a profit advisor. She shows you how you can help your clients... more
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For home-based family child care (daycare) providers, taking care of the children is only half of the job. The other half is taking care of the business—tracking expenses, being profitable, filing taxes, and meeting government requirements. This resource covers everything family child care providers need to keep accurate business records. If a family child care provider pays close attention to the recommendations in this book, he or she will be able to claim the maximum allowable deductions and pay the lowest possible federal taxes.
Since the previous edition of Family Child... more
Since the previous edition of Family Child... more
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Confused by bookkeeping and accounting? Problem solved.
Schaum's Outline of Bookkeeping and Accounting is the ideal review and reference for your accounting class. Inside you'll find explanations of the subject's fundamentals and topics such as financial analysis, preparing cash flow statements, and the distinction between accounting for perpetual and periodic inventory system. It also includes a chapter on the most popular accounting software, which accounting students are expected to master before they graduate. less
Schaum's Outline of Bookkeeping and Accounting is the ideal review and reference for your accounting class. Inside you'll find explanations of the subject's fundamentals and topics such as financial analysis, preparing cash flow statements, and the distinction between accounting for perpetual and periodic inventory system. It also includes a chapter on the most popular accounting software, which accounting students are expected to master before they graduate. less
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Starting a Business QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide to Launching a Successful Small Business, Turning Your Vision into Reality, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream
THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO STARTING A BUSINESS IN 2019!
Have you ever dreamt of starting your own business and living life on your terms?
This book shows you EXACTLY what you need to know to stand out from the crowd!
Do you have an idea for an amazing product or service but you aren't sure how to build a business around it?
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THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO STARTING A BUSINESS IN 2019!
Have you ever dreamt of starting your own business and living life on your terms?
This book shows you EXACTLY what you need to know to stand out from the crowd!
Do you have an idea for an amazing product or service but you aren't sure how to build a business around it?
more
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When it comes to taxes, it's not just about how much money you make, but how much money you actually get to keep.
Are you tired of working hard all year, just to lose the largest chunk of that money to the IRS?
Believe it or not, the U.S. tax system is filled with loopholes designed specifically to benefit real estate investors just like you. In this comprehensive follow-up to The Book on Tax Strategies, bestselling authors... more
Are you tired of working hard all year, just to lose the largest chunk of that money to the IRS?
Believe it or not, the U.S. tax system is filled with loopholes designed specifically to benefit real estate investors just like you. In this comprehensive follow-up to The Book on Tax Strategies, bestselling authors... more
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This quick and simple, question and answer book is the perfect resource for equipping individuals with key information about everyday money matters. Questions and answers deal with 100+ of the most-asked questions from "The Dave Ramsey Show"-everything from budget planning to retirement planning or personal buying matters, to saving for college and charitable giving. This is Dave in his most popular format-ask a specific question, get a specific answer. less
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If you have ever thought about starting your own bookkeeping business, this bookkeeping book, in its 3rd edition will give you valuable insight with all of the tools that you will need. Not only will it answer the uncertain questions that you have, it will provide you with information that you didn't even consider such as: What are your bookkeeping responsibilities? Do you need to be certified? Do you need errors and omissions insurance? What are current bookkeeping rates? How do you find clients? How do you create a bookkeeping business plan? How long will it take you to find clients? How do... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Recommended by Bogdana Butnar, and 1 others. Bogdana ButnarI thought I might put my money where my mouth is. I keep whining that young people are not in touch with some essential books on advertising that have helped me shape the way I practise my trade today, but I never did anything about it. So I am starting here the ultimate books to read list. I will add to it as I get suggestions and as more good books get written. (Source)
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Tax-Free Wealth is about tax planning concepts. It’s about how to use your country’s tax laws to your benefit. In this book, Tom Wheelwright will tell you how the tax laws work. And how they are designed to reduce your taxes, not to increase your taxes. Once you understand this basic principle, you no longer need to be afraid of the tax laws. They are there to help you and your business—not to hinder you.
Once you understand the basic principles of tax reduction, you can begin, immediately, reducing your taxes. Eventually, you may even be able to legally eliminate your income taxes... more
Once you understand the basic principles of tax reduction, you can begin, immediately, reducing your taxes. Eventually, you may even be able to legally eliminate your income taxes... more
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Running your own small farm is demanding enough, but making it profitable presents a host of further challenges. In this business-savvy guide to farming on a small scale, Sarah Aubrey covers everything from financial plans and advertising budgets to web design and food service wholesalers. Learn how to isolate your target audience and craft artisanal products that will delight and amaze customers. With a solid business strategy in place, you can confidently turn your passion into a productive and profitable venture. less
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"I could have paid 10x the cost of this book and still considered it a bargain to get these lessons upfront." - Chad Carson, 14-year real estate entrepreneur and blogger at coachcarson.com "As a busy entrepreneur myself, the last thing I want to do is stop down to research the hard-to-find answers to those difficult business finance questions. Sylvia's done us all a great service by compiling the knowledge and putting this blueprint together." - Philip Taylor, founder of FinCon "I found the case studies provided an additional way to understand the basic concepts, inspiring me to make... more
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If you're preparing for The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers' (AIPB) bookkeeping certification test, you need an easy- to-follow test-preparation guide that gets you up to speed quickly in all of the bookkeeping basics, from setting up a company's books and recording transactions to managing employee payroll, handling government paperwork, and closing out the books. You need Bookkeeping Workbook For Dummies. With demonstration problems, complementary examples, and multiple-choice questions you'll find in this user-friendly primer, you'll sharpen your bookkeeping skills... more
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Why do so many women accept the myth that men are better at investing? RICH WOMAN - which was self-published by The Rich Dad Company addresses this self-sabotaging habit head on and teaches women the essentials about finance. Key sections include:
The First Four Keys to Being a Successful Investor - Arm yourself with some financial education, start small, put a little money down, and stay close to home.
How to Get Smarter Quickly - Financial jargon can be intimidating. Kim Kiyosaki teaches the three easy rules to raising your financial IQ increase your... more
The First Four Keys to Being a Successful Investor - Arm yourself with some financial education, start small, put a little money down, and stay close to home.
How to Get Smarter Quickly - Financial jargon can be intimidating. Kim Kiyosaki teaches the three easy rules to raising your financial IQ increase your... more
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Are you paying more taxes than you have to? The IRS is certainly not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take, and your accountant is not likely to take the time to ask you about every deduction you're entitled to. As former IRS Commissioner Mark Everson admitted, "If you don't claim it, you don't get it. That's money down the drain for millions of Americans." This invaluable book, updated to reflect changes in tax law, not only lists the individual items that are deductible--from Internet domain name costs to theft losses--but also explains where to list them on your income tax... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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If someone told you that learning accounting could be fun, you might be a little skeptical.
Meet Josh Bauerle, reluctant accounting student turned super CPA and author of the Accounting QuickStart Guide, 3rd edition.
This is the revolutionary book that expertly simplifies accounting fundamentals. It’s an invaluable resource for accounting students, business owners, bookkeepers, and other finance and recordkeeping professionals worldwide!
Whether you are a business owner looking to boost your bottom line or an accounting student looking to boost your grade, this... more
Meet Josh Bauerle, reluctant accounting student turned super CPA and author of the Accounting QuickStart Guide, 3rd edition.
This is the revolutionary book that expertly simplifies accounting fundamentals. It’s an invaluable resource for accounting students, business owners, bookkeepers, and other finance and recordkeeping professionals worldwide!
Whether you are a business owner looking to boost your bottom line or an accounting student looking to boost your grade, this... more
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There are two tax systems in our country. There is one for the employee and one for the self-employed. The employee system, due to lack of knowledge, is designed to take your wealth while the other system for the self-employed and those who know the rules is designed to create wealth and economic growth. This book was created to teach you not only the knowledge that you need in order to be in the self-employed system but to show you how to save every dollar in taxes that you possibly can legally, morally and ethically. Most self-employed people unknowingly overpay in taxes by $10,000 each... more
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The bookkeeper needs a comprehensive knowledge of the practical aspects of accounting. This means understanding how to issue billings, process cash receipts, calculate depreciation, construct a chart of accounts, value inventory, pay employees and suppliers, file tax returns, and produce financial statements. The Bookkeeping Guidebook covers all of these topics and more with dozens of examples, as well as forms, templates, and references to the author’s popular Accounting Best Practices podcast. less
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Your brewery is much more than just a small business--it's the fulfillment of your dream to share a love for quality craft beer and beverages. Build success from start-up to expansion with a solid foundation of finance principles geared specifically toward small beverage producers. Learn how to build and interpret financial reports and create basic pro-forma financial statements for launching a brewery, purchasing additional equipment, or determining a new location. Explore the various business models available to you as a craft brewery. Discover pricing models that maximize your profits.... more
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Small Time Operator is one of the most popular business start-up guides ever. In clear, easy-to-understand language, the author covers: -Getting permits and licenses -How to finance a business -Creating and using a business plan -Choosing and protecting a business name -Deciding whether to incorporate -Establishing a complete bookkeeping system -Hiring employees -Federal, state, and local taxes -Buying a business or franchise -Dealing with--and avoiding--the IRS -Doing business on the Internet -Handling insurance, contracts, pricing, trademarks, and patents In this new edition, the book will... more
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The premier resource for basic bookkeeping and business record management,
Keeping the Books
is a comprehensive, yet down to earth, treatment of one of the most important, yet often neglected, aspects of running a business. User-friendly and packed with easy-to-understand illustrations, worksheets, and forms, this popular financial reference tool is completely updated, and replete with the variety of IRS forms that entrepreneurs have to be familiar with. From updating car and transportation expenses to exploding the myths around independent contractors, the author presents... more
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Create a business tax strategy that will save you time, energy, and money Getting your tax matters on track will free up your time to do what really counts: run a profitable business.
Tax Savvy for Small Business shows you how to:
deduct operating expenses
deduct travel, vehicle, and meal expenses
take advantage of tax credits
write off long-term assets
compare business structures
keep solid business records, and
handle an IRS audit.
The completely updated new edition of Tax Savvy for Small... more
Tax Savvy for Small Business shows you how to:
deduct operating expenses
deduct travel, vehicle, and meal expenses
take advantage of tax credits
write off long-term assets
compare business structures
keep solid business records, and
handle an IRS audit.
The completely updated new edition of Tax Savvy for Small... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Reduce your taxes Deduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions--quickly, easily, and legally. Whether your business is just starting or well established, this book is indispensable to your financial success. It covers deductions for:
start-up and operating expenses
travel and meals
home offices
medical expenses
equipment and inventory
and more.
Learn about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and how it affects small business owners, including the new 20% pass-through deduction and changes to entertainment and other... more
start-up and operating expenses
travel and meals
home offices
medical expenses
equipment and inventory
and more.
Learn about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and how it affects small business owners, including the new 20% pass-through deduction and changes to entertainment and other... more
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A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to-Understand Resource for Non-Accountants
Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have guide for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon, and have no clue about balance sheets, income statements, payroll management, corporate taxes, or statements of cash flows.
Whether you own a business, plan on starting one, or just want to control your own assets, you'll find everything you need to know:
?How to prepare and use financial statements ?How to control... more
Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have guide for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon, and have no clue about balance sheets, income statements, payroll management, corporate taxes, or statements of cash flows.
Whether you own a business, plan on starting one, or just want to control your own assets, you'll find everything you need to know:
?How to prepare and use financial statements ?How to control... more
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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. less
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. less
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3 comprehensive manuscripts in 1 book:
Bookkeeping: The Ultimate Guide to Bookkeeping for Small Business
Accounting: The Ultimate Guide to Accounting for Beginners - Learn the Basic Accounting Principles
Accounting: An Essential Guide to Learning Accounting Quickly
The first part of this book is intended for people who want to know something about the fundamentals of bookkeeping without necessarily becoming a certified bookkeeper. Many people are in this position; small business owners, employers, employees, business owners, stockholders, investors, and... more
Bookkeeping: The Ultimate Guide to Bookkeeping for Small Business
Accounting: The Ultimate Guide to Accounting for Beginners - Learn the Basic Accounting Principles
Accounting: An Essential Guide to Learning Accounting Quickly
The first part of this book is intended for people who want to know something about the fundamentals of bookkeeping without necessarily becoming a certified bookkeeper. Many people are in this position; small business owners, employers, employees, business owners, stockholders, investors, and... more
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A thorough and practical review of pricing strategies that can be applied specifically to the accountancy profession. Effective Pricing for Accountants develops invaluable ideas in areas such as value pricing, menu pricing and risk reversal. Having owned his own accountancy practice for 10 years, Mark Wickersham has since devoted his time to helping others in his profession learn about areas such as pricing and strategy. The book has been highly acclaimed and recommended by numerous high profile people in accounting, such as Paul Dunn, Steve Pipe and Mark Lloydbottom. A must for any... more
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The quickest way to do the books!
Finances don't have to put you in a funk! With the help of this all-encompassing book, you'll get the easy-to-follow instruction you need to get your business' ducks in a row--without ever losing your cool. Whether you're a numbers person or have never spent much time with a calculator, you'll discover how to use QuickBooks 2019 to make it easier than ever to handle your finances.
This value-priced reference combines eight content-rich mini-books into one complete package, providing the answers you need to get the most out... more
Finances don't have to put you in a funk! With the help of this all-encompassing book, you'll get the easy-to-follow instruction you need to get your business' ducks in a row--without ever losing your cool. Whether you're a numbers person or have never spent much time with a calculator, you'll discover how to use QuickBooks 2019 to make it easier than ever to handle your finances.
This value-priced reference combines eight content-rich mini-books into one complete package, providing the answers you need to get the most out... more
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Bookkeeping Basics No trained bookkeeper on staff? No problem. Many nonprofits don't have a trained bookkeeper on staff. This crucial function goes to whoever has the time and the willingness to do it. Lack of accounting training or background is not only frustrating for the individual, but also potentially risky for the nonprofit. Bookkeeping Basics will enable you to successfully meet the basic bookkeeping requirements of your organization. It gives you the knowledge and skills to track the financial activity of your nonprofit in a way that brings order out of chaos, safeguards the... more
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A streamlined introduction to record keeping, accounting, and more, Bookkeeping Made Simple takes the mystery out of financial jargon for small-business owners and students. Completely up to date, this comprehensive edition now covers the complete accounting cycle, making it easier than ever to master the math of commerce. Topics covered include:
* assets and equities
* individual accounts
* the journal
* adjustments to accounts
* preparing statements
* merchandising accounts
* control of cash
* petty cash
* payroll
*... more
* assets and equities
* individual accounts
* the journal
* adjustments to accounts
* preparing statements
* merchandising accounts
* control of cash
* petty cash
* payroll
*... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Your hands-on guide to keeping great records and keeping your nonprofit running smoothly
Need to get your nonprofit books in order? This practical guide has everything you need to know to operate your nonprofit according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) -- from documenting transactions and budgeting to filing taxes, preparing financial statements, and much more. You'll see how to stay organized, keep records, and be prepared for an audit.
Begin with the basics -- understand common financial terms, choose your accounting methods, and work with financial... more
Need to get your nonprofit books in order? This practical guide has everything you need to know to operate your nonprofit according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) -- from documenting transactions and budgeting to filing taxes, preparing financial statements, and much more. You'll see how to stay organized, keep records, and be prepared for an audit.
Begin with the basics -- understand common financial terms, choose your accounting methods, and work with financial... more
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All the financial accounting a small business will ever need Owning and running a small business can be complicated. On top of developing, marketing and selling your product or service, you ve got to be prepared to handle the money that s coming in, pay your employees, track expenditures, consider your stock options, and much more. Accounting for Small Business Owners covers the entire process of establishing solid accounting for your business and common financial scenarios, and will show you how to: Set up and run your business Manage and sell your product or service Perform a month-end... more
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Get more experience and confidence using QuickBooks Online with this realistic practice set recently updated in 2019. You will set up a new company and enter transactions for three months of activity. Transactions entered include: invoices, sales receipts, receive payments, deposits, enter and pay bills, checks, credit card charges, sales tax payments, purchase orders, inventory adjustments and credit memos. You will reconcile the bank and credit card accounts and create reports to check your progress. If you want a realistic company to practice and get more experience using QuickBooks... more
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UK bookkeeping and accounting basics for the rest of us Unless you're one of those rare "numbers people," the thought of accounting and bookkeeping probably make your head spin. While these pragmatic and confusing practices may not be fun for the rest of us, mastering them is absolutely essential in order to run and maintain a successful business. Thankfully, Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, is here to take the intimidation out of crunching numbers and offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction on keeping your business' finances in order with... more
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Taxes For Small Businesses, Simplified
Did you know: the typical small business owner works three to four months just to earn enough profit to pay taxes? Whether you've been in business for several decades or are breaking ground as a new entrepreneur, taxes are a significant expenditure. They must be accounted for and incorporated into your business plan from the very beginning. Failing to account for taxes when planning, budgeting, and assessing revenue goals for a business is like failing to account for the expense of your rent or mortgage; it's... more
Did you know: the typical small business owner works three to four months just to earn enough profit to pay taxes? Whether you've been in business for several decades or are breaking ground as a new entrepreneur, taxes are a significant expenditure. They must be accounted for and incorporated into your business plan from the very beginning. Failing to account for taxes when planning, budgeting, and assessing revenue goals for a business is like failing to account for the expense of your rent or mortgage; it's... more
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QuickBooks for Contractors is a must have reference tool for construction professionals who want to get the most out of QuickBooks. Beyond the basic manuals and how to guides, this book answers "How do I get QuickBooks to ...?"
This unique guidebook presents numerous workarounds and examples of practical applications designed to increase user skill level. Improve the quality of accounting information your company depends on for financial decision making and increasing profits!
Some of the topics covered include:
Review of functionality available... more
This unique guidebook presents numerous workarounds and examples of practical applications designed to increase user skill level. Improve the quality of accounting information your company depends on for financial decision making and increasing profits!
Some of the topics covered include:
Review of functionality available... more
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How do you plan to grow your business this year?
Inside of The Little BIG Small Business Book, you’ll discover 17 money making (or saving) lessons that will leave you with more customers, sales, and money in your pocket come tax season.
CPA Micah Fraim offers a unique and truly rare perspective on succeeding and growing your small business while maximizing financial savings and gains using tax tactics and hacks.
Take advantage of this gift today, and please leave your review below after you begin seeing your desired results! less
Inside of The Little BIG Small Business Book, you’ll discover 17 money making (or saving) lessons that will leave you with more customers, sales, and money in your pocket come tax season.
CPA Micah Fraim offers a unique and truly rare perspective on succeeding and growing your small business while maximizing financial savings and gains using tax tactics and hacks.
Take advantage of this gift today, and please leave your review below after you begin seeing your desired results! less
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How can you make your bookkeeping workflow smoother and faster? Simple. With QuickBooks 2016: The Missing Manual (which covers the Windows version of QuickBooks), you're in control: you get step-by-step instructions on how and when to use specific features, along with basic bookkeeping and accounting advice to guide you through the learning process. Discover new and improved features like the Insights dashboard and easy report commenting.
The important stuff you need to know:
Get started fast. Quickly set up accounts, customers, jobs, and... more
The important stuff you need to know:
Get started fast. Quickly set up accounts, customers, jobs, and... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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A touching and intimate correspondence between Anderson Cooper and his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, offering timeless wisdom and a revealing glimpse into their lives.
Though Anderson Cooper has always considered himself close to his mother, his intensely busy career as a journalist for CNN and CBS affords him little time to spend with her. After she suffers a brief but serious illness at the age of ninety-one, they resolve to change their relationship by beginning a year-long conversation unlike any they had ever had before. The result is a correspondence of surprising honesty and... more
Though Anderson Cooper has always considered himself close to his mother, his intensely busy career as a journalist for CNN and CBS affords him little time to spend with her. After she suffers a brief but serious illness at the age of ninety-one, they resolve to change their relationship by beginning a year-long conversation unlike any they had ever had before. The result is a correspondence of surprising honesty and... more
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The handy problem-solver with helpful information for today's busy bookkeepers Bookkeeping Essentials: How to Succeed as a Bookkeeper is the handy problem-solver that gives today's busy bookkeepers and accountants the helpful information they need in a quick-reference format. Whether in public practice or private industry, professionals will always have this reliable reference tool at their fingertips.
Packed with practical techniques and rules of thumb for analyzing, evaluating, and solving the day-to-day problems every accountant faces Helps bookkeepers and... more
Packed with practical techniques and rules of thumb for analyzing, evaluating, and solving the day-to-day problems every accountant faces Helps bookkeepers and... more
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Now you can learn how to setup and operate your bookkeeping business quickly and efficiently. "Secrets to Starting & Running Your Own Bookkeeping Business" will show you all the inside secrets that only experienced freelance bookkeepers know.
You'll learn how to:
* Choose the right equipment, even if you have a low or non-existent start-up budget.
* Find good clients who not only suit your skill level but will pay your invoices on time.
* Setup your rates so that you'll know exactly how much you'll be making each month.
* Establish boundaries so that... more
You'll learn how to:
* Choose the right equipment, even if you have a low or non-existent start-up budget.
* Find good clients who not only suit your skill level but will pay your invoices on time.
* Setup your rates so that you'll know exactly how much you'll be making each month.
* Establish boundaries so that... more
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Are you fascinated with an idea of launching and growing your own enterprise? DO you with to start a business but don't have the slightest idea of how to proceed?
If so, then don't sweat it because we've got just the book for you! Starting a business can be a remarkable journey that can change your life for the better.
Reflecting today's unique opportunities and challenges, this book is filled with all that you need to deal with when facing personal and business risks and effectively explore your first year in business. This guide... more
If so, then don't sweat it because we've got just the book for you! Starting a business can be a remarkable journey that can change your life for the better.
Reflecting today's unique opportunities and challenges, this book is filled with all that you need to deal with when facing personal and business risks and effectively explore your first year in business. This guide... more
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The main issue that tax practitioners face is how to grow and promote their practices. In talking with tax professionals, their questions are always the same: "How do I build up my client base?" "Are engagement letters really necessary?" "How do I encourage more client referrals?" "How much should I charge for services?" "How do I fire a bad client?" This book offers real answers to all of these burning questions. You will read multiple interviews with established, highly profitable EAs. You will hear how other EAs keep their practices profitable and keep clients (and money) rolling in. This... more
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Created especially for the Australian customer!
Take the first steps to small business success with this essential introductory guide
Are you thinking about starting your own small business but don't know where to begin? Or have you recently begun trading and discovered it's not as easy as you thought? This easy-to-follow guide covers the small business basics, and includes handy tips and tricks to help you develop your business idea and ensure you're primed for success.
Weigh up the pros and cons of being your own boss -- discover the... more
Take the first steps to small business success with this essential introductory guide
Are you thinking about starting your own small business but don't know where to begin? Or have you recently begun trading and discovered it's not as easy as you thought? This easy-to-follow guide covers the small business basics, and includes handy tips and tricks to help you develop your business idea and ensure you're primed for success.
Weigh up the pros and cons of being your own boss -- discover the... more
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The newly updated edition of this authoritative reference volume deserves a place in the library of every accountant, bookkeeper, accounting manager, CPA, CFO, controller, business manager, and business student. An opening overview of financial accounting describes financial statements and presents details on financial reporting requirements and compliance, and U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). Chapters that follow cover cost management, as well as taxation forms and their preparation. An extensive A-to-Z dictionary of... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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This best-selling book shows you the essentials of record keeping for a small business and shows why it's necessary to track information. The book will give you a greater understanding of the purpose and process of record keeping and a deeper understanding of your business and how it works. Prepare financial statements crucial to business success. Set up efficient bookkeeping systems to save time. Maintain proper records to keep your business running smoothly. less
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Accounting and bookkeeping can quickly become the bane of any new business, providing a great deal of headache and problems for even the most seasoned and technically proficient business owners. Hiring an accountant for your small business can cost anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 -- an expense many cannot afford -- and trying to memorize the hundreds or even thousands of terms necessary understand the complex world of bookkeeping can seem altogether too daunting to undertake. Yet, for those that do master their own bookkeeping, those thousands of dollars can be saved and reinvested in... more
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If you have dreams of starting your own lucrative virtual bookkeeping business, but have been putting it off because you’re just not sure you can do it, or even get any clients, you’re not alone. Every independent bookkeeper feels that way at one time or another. “How to Start a Lucrative Virtual Bookkeeping Business” was created to help get you past your own objections, create the perfect home office, and then go out and find the ideal virtual bookkeeping client – step-by-step.
In this book, you will find:
• 10 Simple Steps to starting and running your virtual... more
In this book, you will find:
• 10 Simple Steps to starting and running your virtual... more
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Packed with MORE DEDUCTIONS than any resource of its kind, the go-to tax-savings guide brings you fully up to date for the 2020 season
When it comes to tax time, we're all focused on the same thing: keeping our hard-earned money in our own pockets--and that's where this classic guide comes in.
Unlike other tax books, How to Pay Zero Taxes focuses on tax savings, not on tax preparation. Providing critical information about the latest tax bill, it's filled with deductions you might easily forget--including child/elder care, moving expenses, job... more
When it comes to tax time, we're all focused on the same thing: keeping our hard-earned money in our own pockets--and that's where this classic guide comes in.
Unlike other tax books, How to Pay Zero Taxes focuses on tax savings, not on tax preparation. Providing critical information about the latest tax bill, it's filled with deductions you might easily forget--including child/elder care, moving expenses, job... more
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From nationally-recognized tax expert, bestselling author, and columnist at MarketWatch, DEDUCT EVERYTHING! is full of strategies and tips, organized by topic, designed to reduce taxes in everyday life. Rosenberg also provides references and links to websites, etc, where taxpayers can go to get the latest forms. Rosenberg will walk taxpayers through the documentations required and help make sure the deductions are audit-proof. Designed to be a comprehensive guide to legal deductions and loopholes available to individual tax filers, the tax-reducing strategies cover:
• family, home, and... more
• family, home, and... more
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Excerpt from Preface:
The principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting are related to the daily lives of all of us. Even the simplest business transaction affects the financial records of some business. A person who rides on a bus, gets a check for work he has done, buys a pair of shoes, or performs any other of the numerous common business activities of everyday living starts a chain of bookkeeping and accounting records. The study of bookkeeping will help us understand how business functions in our everyday life and what business contributes to our society.
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The principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting are related to the daily lives of all of us. Even the simplest business transaction affects the financial records of some business. A person who rides on a bus, gets a check for work he has done, buys a pair of shoes, or performs any other of the numerous common business activities of everyday living starts a chain of bookkeeping and accounting records. The study of bookkeeping will help us understand how business functions in our everyday life and what business contributes to our society.
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Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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The easy way to come to grips with Sage 50 Accounts Written by a Sage 50 Accounts expert and packed with step-by-step instructions, this hands-on, accessible guide is the easiest way to master this popular small business accounting software. Walking you through every aspect of setting up and using Sage 50 Accounts--from installing software to running VAT returns and producing year-end accounts--"Sage 50 Accounts For Dummies" offers easy-to-follow guidance on the quickest way to complete tasks and customise Sage to suit your specific business needs.
Recommended by 90% of... more
Recommended by 90% of... more
Don't have time to read the top Bookkeeping books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.