{"product_id":"the-handy-accounting-answer-book-9781578597888","title":"The Handy Accounting Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn informative, easy-to-use guide to accounting fundamentals and concepts\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Accounting Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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. \u003cp\u003e Find 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\u003e Covering accounting fundamentals, concepts, and jargon, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Accounting Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003cli\u003e What is the earliest known form of accounting? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What are the elements of financial statements? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e When is revenue recognized? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is accrual basis accounting? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How does an accountant determine which asset account titles to use? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is goodwill? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How many different types of financial statements are there? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is the basic accounting equation? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How is operating income different from net income? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How do you know if a company is doing well? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is the quick ratio? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How is earnings per share evaluated? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is a journal entry? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is a purchase order? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is the fraud triangle? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How is depreciation expense calculated and recorded? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is a franchise? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What are the employer payroll taxes? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is indirect labor? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How is a budget prepared? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is a revenue variance? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is contribution margin? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is the time value of money? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is one of the first things that must be done when starting a small business? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What are some of the key components of a business plan? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Can a business be successful if it doesn't make a profit? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is a CPA? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What happened at Enron? \u003cp\u003e For 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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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