{"product_id":"the-handy-accounting-answer-book-hardcover","title":"The Handy Accounting Answer Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmber K. Gray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn informative, easy-to-use guide to accounting fundamentals and concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone needs to budget money and manage costs, whether for groceries and everyday purchases, rent or mortgage, education, retirement, or even a business. Like it or not, accounting infuses most everything in life. From credits, debits, and basic bookkeeping to getting the most out of tax deductions and from reading or creating a business' financial statement to better understanding accounting lingo, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Handy Accounting Answer Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e can help anyone acquire the skills to start or run a business, plan for retirement, set money aside for a big purchase, establish everyday budgets, and improve their money management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out about the concepts and assumptions behind the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Understand tax returns and maximize write-off. Manage retirement account statements and find ways to improve their results. Learn how to create a business plan. Learn about a business' financial ratios, cost of goods, depreciation, tax planning, recognizing revenue and expenses, financial audits, year-end closing the books, and other terms and rules. Maximize profits and improve personal or business bottom lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering accounting fundamentals, concepts, and jargon, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Handy Accounting Answer Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is for everyone who wants to understand the language of money and business. It uses basic terms and simple examples to illustrate complex accounting topics and can help you make better decisions about your business or personal finances. This handy primer answers nearly 800 questions and offers fun facts covering the basics of accounting, including ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the earliest known form of accounting?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the elements of financial statements?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen is revenue recognized?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is accrual basis accounting?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does an accountant determine which asset account titles to use?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is goodwill?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow many different types of financial statements are there?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the basic accounting equation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is operating income different from net income?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do you know if a company is doing well?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the quick ratio?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is earnings per share evaluated?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a journal entry?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a purchase order?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the fraud triangle?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is depreciation expense calculated and recorded?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a franchise?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the employer payroll taxes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is indirect labor?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow is a budget prepared?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a revenue variance?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is contribution margin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is the time value of money?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is one of the first things that must be done when starting a small business?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are some of the key components of a business plan?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan a business be successful if it doesn't make a profit?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a CPA?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happened at Enron?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone planning for a business, retirement, college, or life in general, this informative book also includes a glossary of commonly used terms to cut through the jargon, a helpful bibliography, appendices providing examples of accountancy practices, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It will help anyone's financial intelligence!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmber Gray\u003c\/b\u003e is a full-time accounting professor at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration and master of science in accountancy from Western Michigan University. Gray currently serves on the Accounting Educators Task Force of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants Educational Case Journal Editorial Advisory and Review Board. Prior to becoming a full-time accounting educator, Gray worked in public accounting and held various titles in corporate accounting such as accounting manager, assistant controller, and controller. During her time teaching at Adrian College, Gray earned the \"Teacher of the Year\" award and has been an honored guest at several leadership appreciation events. 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