Get to Grips with Book Keeping

Andy Lymer, N. Rowbottom

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Abstract

Book keeping is neither dull nor mysterious - its rules are logical and straightforward and are readily mastered by practice. Get to Grips with Book Keeping is a substantial yet easy to follow introduction to the principles of bookkeeping and the practical skills of recording transactions, posting the ledgers and preparing final accounts.

Written by finance and accounting experts from the University of Birmingham this book:

- Explains the purpose and use of books of original entry as the basis of the double-entry system.
- Describes the processes of recording purchases, sales and cash transactions.
- Shows how these records are used to prepare the final accounts, the manufacturing, trading and profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet to provide accurate financial statements.
- Explores petty cash, depreciation, partnership, company law, business documents and the effect of changes in IT.

Worked examples throughout allow you to put the theory into practice. There is also a wide range of carefully graded questions and exercises with sample answers. In short, it demystifies the art of bookkeeping and gives you the confidence you need to tackle your books.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages484
Edition10th
ISBN (Electronic)9781444129397
Publication statusPublished - 26 Feb 2010

Publication series

NameTeach Yourself

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