The Everything Accounting Book

the long version

The Everything Accounting Book is a great beginner's guide for the basics of accounting. If you're a home-based or small business owner, you need to learn how to balance your books as you start and grow your business. The Everything Accounting Book is a great beginner's guide for the basics of accounting. This easy-to-use reference is loaded with expert tips and advice on:The differences between accounting and bookkeepingPreparing financial statementsRecording and recognizing revenues and expensesTax planning strategies Real-world examples show accounting procedures for a retail business, a manufacturer, a home-based business, and a small high-tech company. So no matter what your business, you have the information you need to make a go of it with The Everything Accounting Book!Michelle Cagan, C.P.A., began her career providing accounting, tax, and planning services to individuals and small business owners. She is the author of Streetwise Structuring Your Business, Streetwise Complete Business Plans with CD, 2nd Edition, and coauthor of The Everything Investing Book, 2nd Edition, along with articles and books on business planning, tax strategies, and surviving audits.