Accounting for Dummies, 6th Edition

Open the books on accounting with this friendly guide

Want to make sense of accounting basics but don't know where to begin? This new edition of Accounting For Dummies helps you speak your accountant's language with ease?minimizing confusion as you maximize profits. Written in plain English, it quickly gets you up to speed on how to manage inventory, report income and expenses for private or public companies, evaluate profit margins, analyze business strengths and weaknesses, manage budgets for a better bottom line, and so much more.

Whether you're a small business owner, a manager with budget responsibilities, or just want to understand your 401(k) statements, this friendly guide helps you get a handle on all those columns of numbers?without losing your cool. From tips for getting the most out of reading a financial report to ways to analyze and manage profit?and everything in between?it gives you the jargon-free introduction to accounting you need to make sense of those numbers.

• Get the scoop on accounting basics and standards
• Read and understand financial statements with ease
• Report income and expenses for public or private sectors
• Create great financials and boost your bottom line

If the thought of accounting gives you anxiety, you're in luck! Accounting For Dummies is your no-nonsense ticket to success!

John A. Tracy, CPA, a former staff accountant at Ernst & Young, taught accounting at the University of Colorado for many years. His other books include the 250,000 copy bestseller, "How to Read a Financial Report".

Analyze and manage profits Understand financial statements and accounting standards Prepare and use financial reports Open the books on accounting Want to get a handle on accounting basics and master your finances, but don't know where to start? This approachable guide helps you navigate all those columns of numbers--without losing your cool. From getting the most out of a financial report to ways to analyze and manage profit, you're pages away from making sense of those numbers and getting ready for business. Inside ... Read financial statements Incorporate a business Report cash sources Battle troublesome issues Make sense of reports Find tips for managers Avoid common mistakes Understand how lenders read repots Set yourself up for success

Analyze and manage profits Understand financial statements and accounting standards Prepare and use financial reports Open the books on accounting Want to get a handle on accounting basics and master your finances, but dont know where to start? This approachable guide helps you navigate all those columns of numbers without losing your cool. From getting the most out of a financial report to ways to analyze and manage profit, youre pages away from making sense of those numbers and getting ready for business. Inside Read financial statements Incorporate a business Report cash sources Battle troublesome issues Make sense of reports Find tips for managers Avoid common mistakes Understand how lenders read repots Set yourself up for success

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