{"product_id":"9781444129397","title":"Get to Grips With Book Keeping","description":"\u003cp\u003eBookkeeping is neither dull nor mysterious - its rules are logical and straightforward and are readily mastered by practice. Get to Grips with Bookkeeping is a substantial yet easy to follow introduction to the principles of bookkeeping and the practical skills of recording transactions, posting the ledgers and preparing final accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by finance and accounting experts from the University of Birmingham this book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Explains the purpose and use of books of original entry as the basis of the double-entry system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Describes the processes of recording purchases, sales and cash transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Shows how these records are used to prepare the final accounts - the manufacturing, trading and profit and loss accounts and the balance sheet - to provide accurate financial statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Explores petty cash, depreciation, partnership, company law, business documents and the effect of changes in IT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorked examples throughout allow you to put the theory into practice. There is also a wide range of carefully graded questions and exercises with sample answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short, it demystifies the art of bookkeeping and gives you the confidence you need to tackle your books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOT GOT MUCH TIME?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUTHOR INSIGHTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTEST YOURSELF\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of bookkeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRY THIS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128171315440,"sku":"9781444129397","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781444129397_p0.jpg?v=1763828737","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781444129397","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}