Keeping the books : basic recordkeeping and accounting for the successful small business

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Title:

Keeping the books : basic recordkeeping and accounting for the successful small business

Author:

Pinson, Linda.

ISBN:

9780793179299

Personal Author:

Pinson, Linda.

Edition:

6th ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

x, 210 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Recordkeeping basics -- Income and expenses -- Cast accounting versus accrual accounting -- Essential general records for small business -- Financial statements -- Financial statement analysis -- Taxes and bookkeeping -- Recordkeeping and tax reporting schedules -- Preparing for uncle Sam.

Abstract:

"Learn the basics of small business bookkeeping, even if you consider yourself "financially challenged."--Back cover.

Subject Term:

Bookkeeping.

Small business -- United States -- Accounting.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0410/2003024192.html
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0739/2003024192-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0708/2003024192-d.html

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Summary

Most entrepreneurs enter new ventures because they know something about products or retail or sales and marketing, but even the most dedicated will not succeed unless they learn to keep their financial records in order. In this new and updated 6th edition, the author shares a time-tested recipe for mastering record-keeping essentials for small businesses. It is illustrated with sample forms and worksheets and includes a business resource section and a glossary of accounting terms. systems and keep the right records; prepare financial statements that show where the business stands; analyse cash flow and important benchmarks; keep adequate records to prevent tax time disasters and maximize profits; learn to distinguish an employee from an independent contractor. It also includes a business resource section and glossary of accounting terms, along with proven processes for smart financial record-keeping.