Keeping the Books Basic Record Keeping and Accounting for the Successful Small Business

Summary: Learn the basics of small business bookkeeping, even if you consider yourself "financially challenged." Despite a burning passion for your new business, you won't succeed as an entrepreneur unless you learn to keep your financial records in order. Fortunately, this book will provide you with the simple principles that will help you get your arms around bookkeeping basics and set the stage for your company's success. ...Over the years, hundreds of thousands of business owners have benefited from the practical and easy-to-use concepts in Keeping the Books. In this new sixth edition, business-planning expert Linda Pinson shares a time-tested recipe for mastering recordkeeping essentials. Generously illustrated with sample forms and worksheets, including up-to-date IRS forms for small business, Keeping the Books provides a comprehensive hands on tool that will help you: * Set up an effective bookkeeping system and keep the right records. * Prepare projected and historical financial statements that show where your business is headed and where it stands at any given time. * Analyze cash flow and develop important financial benchmarks with ease. * Maintain records required to prevent tax time disasters and maximize profits. Keeping the Books also includes a business resource section and glossary of accounting terms in addition to its proven processes for smart financial bookkeeping. [read more]