Bookkeepers’ Boot Camp: Get a Grip on Accounting Basics

[ReviewAZON asin="1551804492"]Bookkeepers' Boot Camp teaches you how to sort through your masses of information and paperwork, how to record what is important for your business, and how to use that information to grow your business for success!

It 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.

Topics discussed include:
Managing the paper flow
Understanding the balance sheet
Income statements and cash flow statements
Recording the sales cycle
Inventory control
Loans, bonuses, dividends, and company payments[/ReviewAZON] Read more »

Bookkeeping Basics for Freelance Writers

[ReviewAZON asin="0963212389"]This book addresses issues writers face daily such as how to deduct travel expenses, determine taxable writing income, and claim home office deductions. Navigating through the recordkeeping required for a small business owner can be difficult. This book is written exclusively for those of us who earn money by writing. It includes useful information to help interpret the complexities of our federal tax code and proven techniques to reduce taxable income. Throughout the book we have included tips from both new and seasoned writers. In the Tips for Success feature writers share the wisdom they have acquired over time. In the Writer s Block feature you will discover specific questions writers have submitted which, when answered, help clarify points made about that topic. You will also find that each part of this book works together to assist you in forming your overall business plan. Each chapter steps through a comprehensive plan that works as a building block towards a successful writing business.[/ReviewAZON] Read more »

Bookkeeping Basics: What Every Nonprofit Bookkeeper Needs to Know

[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 »