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Accounting for Non-Accountants: Financial Accounting Made Simple for Beginners (Basics for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners)

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A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to-Understand Resource for Non-Accountants! The perfect financial accounting guide for beginners!

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. This simple to use accounting book is bookmaking made simple.

Whether you're a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply seeking to understand the financial aspects of your personal and professional life, Accounting for Non-Accountants provides a comprehensive introduction to accounting principles in a clear and accessible manner. This must-have guide includes information such  

How to prepare and use financial statementsHow to control cash flowsHow to manage budgetsHow to use accounting ratiosHow to deal with audits and auditors interpret financial statementsEmpower yourself with financial knowledge and gain confidence in managing your finances with Accounting for Non-Accountants. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essential concepts of accounting, from small business owners to individuals looking to enhance their financial literacy. Discover the power of financial understanding and unlock new opportunities for success.

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For entrepreneurs or anyone who needs to brush up on accounting fast, this book will have you up and running in no time.

251 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2006

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3 reviews
February 14, 2020
Perfect for someone with a very superficial knowledge of accounting to get their feet wet, especially if they're interested in being able to better evaluate and understand financial statements!
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28 reviews18 followers
July 23, 2013
لا أدري إن كانت المفاهيم المحاسبية صعبة الفهم لغير المحاسبين أم أنني لم أصداف بعد الكتاب الذي جعل منه علماً سهلاً ؟ هذا الكتاب هو بالنسبة لي إلى حد الآن أفضل ما قرأت في المحاسبة لغير المحاسبين ليس لشيء إلا أن هناك نوع من المنطق المريح في الشرح .. سأحتاج إلى قراءة المزيد ولكني حتماً سأعود إلى هذا الكتاب قريباً ..
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191 reviews1 follower
May 26, 2018
I had some basic idea about accounting, but I don't feel this book taught me something new that I haven't already read by searching the internet. For free.

I wouldn't recommend this book. Just use your favorite search engine and use what the internet can provide. A video can save you the time of reading this book.
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57 reviews2 followers
October 15, 2019
I started reading this book when I began teaching a course on how to be an administrative assistant. I wanted to build a curriculum that touched on all aspects of the job, and accounting is one of them. I am an experienced AA with an accounting and finance background. This book is a great introduction to accounting, but not the type of accounting that an AA would encounter on a daily basis. So, while I didn't find it a useful resource in building my curriculum, I do think it's a great way to begin understanding accounting concepts, if that is your goal.
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5 reviews4 followers
December 14, 2020
A nice introduction to accounting concept basics for laypersons navigating the complex field of finance. An amazingly fast read with easy to understand examples referencing a start-up bicycle company, quick tips, short quizzes, and a glossary of terms at the end of each chapter. There isn’t much detail or distinction between Cash Basis and Accrual Accounting methods however, I would definitely recommend this to anyone either getting started in learning how to manage their personal finances or taking the first steps in understanding financial statements for small business.
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146 reviews
May 9, 2018
I found this book to be informative. I felt that some of the concepts were over my head, but the author did a good job explaining the different areas of accounting. A good book for anyone who is starting out in business and wants to know the basics in accounting.
91 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2018
The book was good. The subject was 👎.
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35 reviews
July 4, 2021
This book is great if you have some familiarity with accounting concepts, but if you don’t, you might find some things lacking in detail.
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May 22, 2022
William Welche Deloitte was one of the founders of accounting. I would expect an accounting book to spell the name correctly.
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January 31, 2023
Easy to understand. Yet numbers compiled in vary examples had obvious flaws in basic calculation which in turns created confusion.
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4 reviews1 follower
April 14, 2009
Easy to understand, good for overall reviewing, - for no end of chapter quizzes.
26 reviews1 follower
August 20, 2013
Finally a book that takes the mystery out of accounting and what financial reports are telling you.
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