Book description
Double-entry accounting can be easy if it's explained well, and
Mastering Book-keeping does just that. Now in its updated 8th edition,
this popular book has helped thousands of people to get to grips with
book-keeping. It explains the principles and practice of book-keeping
sequentially, and includes: - The daybooks and ledger accounts - End
of year accounting - Sole proprietorships, limited companies,
partnerships and not-for-profit organisations - Using computers for
accounting - Accounting for VAT - Progressing to more advanced
management accounting - The implications of the Data Protection Act
1998 on book-keepers Plus step-by-step guides to compiling a balance
sheet, depreciation, accounting for bad and doubtful debts, and much
more. Everything is made clear with easy-to-follow explanations.
Typical transactions are illustrated throughout to make the
information even easier to understand. This book is suitable for those
preparing for the examinations of ICB, AAT, IAB, OCR, AQA and all
other courses in book-keeping and accounts.
