Demystifies the financial dashboard--net income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets.

"Everyone 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, The Handy Accounting Answer Book can help anyone...

"It's been said that accounting is the language of business. With this book as your guide, you can become fluent in finance--and if you're studying for an MBA or MAcc, that skill will help you pass your exams. In true For Dummies style, this guide cuts through the thick forest of financial jargon to turn abstract concepts into understandable English. Step-by-step examples show you how things work in practice, so you can master the fundamentals of...

Nora Trier catches thieves. As a forensic accountant and partner in her downtown Minneapolis firm, she's unearthed millions in every corner of the world. She prides herself on her independence, the most essential currency of accounting, until her firm is hired by Strike. An anti-corporate, feminist athletic empire, Strike is owned by Logan Russo, a brash and legendary kickboxer, and her marketing genius husband, Gregg Abbott. They're about to host...

"With more than 50,000 businesses formed on average monthly, payroll is a topic that doesn't get the attention it deserves. For start-ups and small businesses, payroll is something they must get right. Payroll mistakes can be costly, ranging from lost revenue to serious tax issues that can cripple or even close a business. This book gives business owners an authoritative and reader-friendly guide to payroll, from proper setup and maintenance to reporting...

In this prescriptive guide, these authors show how anyone can save thousands of dollars on cleaning supplies, pet care, toys, travel, and most importantly, groceries-without giving up healthy foods, favorite products, or the occasional splurge.

"QuickBooks is the number one accounting software for small to mid-sized businesses, and this complete reference guide includes everything you need to know to make it work its magic for you. Along with the latest upgrades to the software, you'll learn how to set up and administer QuickBooks, manage your expenses, and complete basic accounting and bookkeeping chores. You'll also find business plan tips and tricks and much more."--

This must-have guide to the leading small business accounting software goes over the key features of QuickBooks and shows you, step-by-step, how to plan your perfect budget, simplify tax returns, manage inventory, and many other financial tasks.

What are the grand dynamics that drive the accumulation and distribution of capital? Questions about the long-term evolution of inequality, the concentration of wealth, and the prospects for economic growth lie at the heart of political economy. But satisfactory answers have been hard to find for lack of adequate data and clear guiding theories. In this wotk the author analyzes a unique collection of data from twenty countries, ranging as far back...