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Book-keeping and Accounts is aimed at new entrepreneurs. By following the cycle of events a typical new business follows, it gives the reader the basic knowledge of what needs to be done and how to do it. Examples, in plain English throughout, will explain topics as required. The inclusion of an appendix with sample of accounting software screens and perhaps some Excel sheets increase the value of the book.
The reader will understand how to prepare a basic business plan from an accounting perspective, converse at a basic level with accountants and comprehend and analysis basic accounting
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Produktbeschreibung
Book-keeping and Accounts is aimed at new entrepreneurs. By following the cycle of events a typical new business follows, it gives the reader the basic knowledge of what needs to be done and how to do it. Examples, in plain English throughout, will explain topics as required. The inclusion of an appendix with sample of accounting software screens and perhaps some Excel sheets increase the value of the book.

The reader will understand how to prepare a basic business plan from an accounting perspective, converse at a basic level with accountants and comprehend and analysis basic accounting information.

By following the cycle of event taken by an upcoming entrepreneur, the text will relate easily to this audience. The inclusion of software/spreadsheets will enhance the text and encourage readers to engage.

Product Description
Book-keeping and Accounts is an ideal book for first-time or relatively novel entrepreneurs. It follows the cycle of events of a typical new business venture from an accounting view.

After a grounding in some fundamental accounting concepts and terms, the reader is guided on the accounting elements of a business plan and sources of finance for a business venture. Basic book-keeping is then explained and this leads into the preparation of key financial statements - the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Finally, guidance on how to analyse accounts and value a business is given, both of which are particularly relevant to the entrepreneur who is ready to move on to the next venture or expand an existing one.

Examples in plain English throughout the book explain key book-keeping and accounting topics. Additionally, QuickBooks accounting software is used in several chapters to augment these examples and expose the benefits of accounting software to a busy entrepreneur.

Backcover
Mastering book-keeping and accounts is critical to the success of any business.

But you don’t have to be an expert to manage your company’s finances. Read Book-keeping and Accounts For Entrepreneurs to learn all the tricks and tips from an expert to ensure your business flies – find out how to:

Master finance essentials

Apply the essentials to your business now

Prepare and present impressive business plans

Track costs to maximise profits

Analyse and value your business to boost its success

For Entrepreneurs

Whether you are just getting started or want to grow your business, whether you want to be a skilled marketer or sales person, or just want to get your finances under control, there is a For Entrepreneurs book just for you.

· No jargon, no theory – just practical advice you can implement today

· Written by expert entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs

· Full online support – templates, blogs, videos and much more

· Tips, tricks and examples to keep you way ahead of the competition

Chapter 1 – Accounting fundamentals

The nature, purpose and role of accounting

Branches of accounting

Accounting terms – assets, liabilities, income, expenditure etc

Basic concepts – the business entity, underlying assumptions, accounting equation

Users of accounting information and their needs – to include qualitative characteristics

Chapter 2 – The business plan- Preparing a plan to present to a bank/financier

Appreciation of costs and cost structures

The concept of breakeven

The basics of budgeting and planning

Chapter 3 – Financing

Sources of finance

Financing options, costs, advantages/disadvantages

Chapter 4 – Keeping the books

Source documents and records

Books of original entry

Computerised entry

Chapter 5 – Double entry accounting system

Principles of the double-entry system

Nominal and personal ledgers

Control accounts – explanation and purpose

The trial balance – preparation and purpose

Chapter 6 – Income statement and Balance Sheet (sole trader)

Preparation of basic income statement and balance sheet from trial balance
Would introduce revenues, expenditures, accruals, depreciation, stock valuation

Layout of the financial statements

Chapter 7 – Accounts of limited companies

Differences, additional requirements

Chapter 8 – Cash Flow Statement

Preparation of a cash flow statement

Chapter 9 – Interpretation of financial statements

Need to interpret accounts

Usefulness and application of ratio analysis

Main accounting ratios; relationships between ratios

Chapter 10 – valuation of companies

Book v market value

Some simple valuation methods
Book-keeping and Accounts is an ideal book for first-time or relatively novel entrepreneurs. It follows the cycle of events of a typical new business venture from an accounting view.

After a grounding in some fundamental accounting concepts and terms, the reader is guided on the accounting elements of a business plan and sources of finance for a business venture. Basic book-keeping is then explained and this leads into the preparation of key financial statements - the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Finally, guidance on how to analyse accounts and value a business is given, both of which are particularly relevant to the entrepreneur who is ready to move on to the next venture or expand an existing one.

Examples in plain English throughout the book explain key book-keeping and accounting topics. Additionally, QuickBooks accounting software is used in several chapters to augment these examples and expose the benefits of accounting software to a busy entrepreneur.

Autorenporträt
Martin Quinn is a full-time Lecturer in Accounting at Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland. Previous to this he has eleven years experience in accounting and IT roles in the manufacturing sector. He is an Associate member of CIMA. He is also a registered PhD student at the University of Dundee aiming to complete his PhD in early 2009. He has contributed to two academic texts in the past two years:Drury, C. Management & Cost accounting, 7 edition 14 half page real world viewsMcLaney & Atrill, Accounting, an introduction, 4 edition a series of key concepts for the MAL tool and a review of questions within MAL.