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How to Start a Successful Home-Based Freelance Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation Business

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[ReviewAZON asin="0981897142"]This book is a genuine resource, packed with proven methods, and valuable interviews with real bookkeepers and accounting professionals. These ideas and techniques show you how to quickly build a flourishing full-time or part-time home-based bookkeeping or tax practice, and keep it running profitably.

Some of the topics covered in this volume:

How to get started and obtain all necessary business licenses

How to manage your cash flow for maximum profitability and business success

How to get clients and keep them

How to attract the most profitable clients

How to increase referrals

How to set and collect your fees

How to offer tax services to your existing clients

How to get referrals from CPA offices and other financial professionals

Information on how to become a Certified Bookkeeper through the AIPB

How to comply with the IRS recordkeeping requirements

How to avoid your liability for the dreaded IRS Trust Recovery Penalty

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DOME Simplified Monthly Bookkeeping Record: A Simple Complete, And Practical Business Record As Required By federal And State Laws

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[ReviewAZON asin="B000ME73T0"]"This book is dedicated to the army of small business men and women, professional persons and self-employed who are required by law to file a Federal Income Tax return; who are compelled by law to keep permanent records; who are daily striving to make both ends meet; who find it difficult to keep records; and who would like to economize. The design of this book is brief, simple to maintain and the results accurate. It is the simplest, one page monthly cumulative record ever published. T assist the small business and professional men and women to maintain an accurate record from which their tax returns may be filed; to expedite the substatiation of tax deductions, if and when questioned; to aid them to cooperate with the government in upholding its tax laws; and to help save time, trouble and texes---to this end---this book is dedicated." [from foreword by The Publishers] "The Author: The author of this System is Nicholas Picchione, A.S.A., B.C.S., C.P.A., who spend 50 years specializing the the tax field. He served as a college instructor on taxes, spoke before many organizations throughout the country and wrote extensively on the subject. Mr. Picchione is a graduate of Bentley College and Northeastern University and was listed in Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in te East, Who's Who in the United States and Who's Who in the World. Mr. Picchione was former Chairman of the Rhode Island Board of Accountancy, Past National Vice-President of the National Association of Accountants, Past President of the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants, Past President of Providence Chapter, National Association of Accountants, Trustee Emeritus of Bentley College, former member of the State Advisory Council for the Small Business Administration and Honorary Chairman of the Institute on Federal Taxation of the University of Rhode Island. He was a member of many professional and business asociations including the American Institute..." [from The Publishers][/ReviewAZON] Read more »

Easy to Understand Bookkeeping

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[ReviewAZON asin="1403351368"]Most practical, yet completeStep by StepVery useful Accounting/BookkeepingInformationEASY TO UNDERSTAND BOOKKEEPINGTo teach and help to improve Bookkeeping skills and help entrepreneurs to have a clear understanding of their own Business Bookkeeping System.Tips, steps, and explanations not found in Text BooksThe easiest reference guide to have at hand when neededThe simplest and fasted way to learn to do PayrollThe simplest and easiest way to learn to do Bank ReconciliationLearn to prepare Financial Statements easy and fastThe easy way to learn the difference between Debits and CreditsThe simplest way to learn to manage the General LedgerDetailed Chart of Accounts with account definitionsAn Account Analyzer for quick referenceSimple explanation on the Double Entry Accounting System[/ReviewAZON] Read more »

Bookkeeping for Nonprofits: A Step-by-Step Guide to Nonprofit Accounting

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[ReviewAZON asin="0787975400"]Bookkeeping for Nonprofits

Bookkeeping for Nonprofits is a hands-on guide that offers nonprofit leaders, managers, and staff the tools they need to create and maintain a complete and accurate set of accounting records. This much-needed resource provides those with little or no bookkeeping experience with practical advice in a highly accessible format.

Written by Murray Dropkin and Jim Halpin, Bookkeeping for Nonprofits is a step-by-step introduction to keeping accounting records, which form the foundation for a nonprofit organization's financial reports, tax returns, budgets, cash forecasts, and grant proposals. Using this volume as a guide, nonprofit leaders and staff will be able to set up books with or without accounting software and ensure that the records meet the needs of their organization. Bookkeeping for Nonprofits is a comprehensive resource that

  • Discusses how transactions provide day-to-day information for tracking cash balances and cash requirements
  • Shows how transactions provide information to management and the board of directors for budgeting and other essential tasks
  • Explains basic bookkeeping concepts, such as the accounting equation, the chart of accounts, and income and expense tracking
  • Guides readers through the nuts and bolts of recording a transaction
  • Provides an overview of alternative recordkeeping methodologies and how to choose among them

Designed to be easy to use, the book is filled with illustrations and checklists.

"Bookkeeping for Nonprofits is the remarkable new guide for a new generation of accounting challenges bookkeepers face every day."
—Frances Hesselbein, chairman and founding president, Leader to Leader Institute

"Bookkeeping for Nonprofits provides a rare combination of consummate professionalism and clear, accessible writing. Underlying the wealth of technical information lies a great deal of wisdom. The authors have found a way to translate their enormous, on-the-ground experience into usable, actionable policies, procedures, and practices. It is a book that gives all you need to create a fiscally responsible agency with the bonus of helping you become a better manager and a wiser person."
—Peter Block, business consultant and author of Flawless Consulting and The Empowered Manager

"Bookkeeping for Nonprofits provides an excellent understanding of the practical application of bookkeeping in the real work environment."
—Ron Werthman, vice president, finance/treasurer and CFO, Johns Hopkins Health System, The Johns Hopkins Hospital

"This is a wonderful book that every bookkeeper in a nonprofit organization should have."
—Eusebio David, fiscal director, Federation of Multicultural Programs, Inc.[/ReviewAZON] Read more »

Nonprofit Bookkeeping & Accounting For Dummies

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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 statements

  • Balance your nonprofit books — set up a chart of accounts, record transactions, plan your budget, and balance your cash flow

  • Get the 4-1-1 on federal grants — find grants and apply for them, track and account for federal dollars, and prepare for a grant audit

  • Stay in good standing with Uncle Sam — set up payroll accounts for employees, calculate taxes and deductions, and complete tax forms

  • Close out your books — prepare the necessary financial statements, know which accounts to close, and prepare for the next accounting cycle

  • Know what to do if you get audited — form an internal audit committee, follow IRS rules of engagement, and keep an immaculate paper trail

Open the book and find:

  • The difference between bookkeeping and accounting

  • How to maintain a manual or computer record-keeping system

  • Ten vital things to know when keeping the books

  • Do's and don'ts of managing federal grant money

  • How to prepare for an audit of your financial statements

  • IRS Form 990 good practices

  • The most common errors found during nonprofit audits

  • How to figure out employee payroll deductions and taxes

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Bookkeeping Made Simple

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125,000 copies of the first edition in print:
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 updated, this comprehensive edition now covers everything from special journals to assets and payroll, making it easier than ever to master the math of commerce.

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Bookkeeping Basics: What Every Nonprofit Bookkeeper Needs to Know

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[ReviewAZON asin="0940069296"]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 organization's assets, and provides useful information for making sound decisions. Clearly defines what you most need to know. In plain language, the book explains concepts and processes you most need to know, including: Single- versus double-entry bookkeeping, Cash versus accrual basis accounting, Posting financial transactions, Keeping a ""paper trail"" of source documents, Preparing a trial balance, Creating financial statements, Establishing internal controls, Preparing for your annual audit, Closing out your fiscal year. Step-by-step instructions, clear definitions of terms, and detailed examples help you put concepts into actions. Reproducible forms include an accounts payable register, accounts receivable register, accounts receivable register, general ledger, financial summary form, grant tracking form, internal controls activity flow chart, and an audit preparation checklist. Bottom line: If you're the bookkeeper for your nonprofitby choice or defaultthis book is for you![/ReviewAZON] Read more »

Alpha Teach Yourself Bookkeeping in 24 Hours (Alpha Teach Yourself in 24 Hours)

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[ReviewAZON asin="1592576958"]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.
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Successful QuickBooks Consulting: The Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Growing a QuickBooks Consulting Business —Ideal for Bookkeeping or Bookkeepers, Accounting or Accountants, or Consultants

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[ReviewAZON asin="1434810690"]This book will help you start earning money in your OWN business with the wealth of information it provides. It includes

* Steps to start your own business (and estimated start up costs)
* How to define your services and set billing rates (includes average billing rates)
* How to improve your knowledge and experience
* How to obtain new clients and effective marketing ideas
* Details about websites, client engagements, market opportunities, growing the business, and MUCH more.

The book includes results of a national survey of QuickBooks ProAdvisors about their annual income, use of engagement letters, over 300 comments and advice on things they wish they had known sooner or done differently, their KEYS to SUCCESS and more!

Bookkeepers, accountants, tax preparers, and consultants will all find beneficial information in the book. With your own business, you can decide what hours you want to work, services to provide, and work from home if you choose! This book will help you SUCCEED!"[/ReviewAZON] Read more »

Schaum’s Outline of Bookkeeping and Accounting (Schaum’s Outline Series)

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Confusing Textbooks?

Missed Lectures?

Tough Test Questions?

Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.

This Schaum's Outline gives you

  • Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge
  • Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field
  • In-depth review of practices and applications

Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!

Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.

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