Manage the art of bookkeepingDo you need to get up and running on bookkeeping basics and the latest tools and technology used in the field? You've come to the right place! Bookkeeping All-In-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for all things bookkeeping. Bringing you accessible information on the new technologies and programs, it cuts through confusing jargon and gives you friendly instruction you can use right away.Inside, you’ll learn how to keep track of transactions, unravel up-to-date tax information, recognize your assets, and so much more.Covers all the new techniques and programs in the bookkeeping fieldShows you how to manage assets and liabilitiesExplains how to track business transactions accurately with ledgers and journalsHelps you make sense of accounting and bookkeeping basics Get all the info you need to jumpstart your career as a bookkeeper! Read more

Confused by accounting? Problem solved.Schaum's Outline of Principles of Accounting I helps you understand basic accounting concepts and offer extra practice on topics such as debits, credits, the chart of accounts, the ledger, inventory measurement, net realizable value, recovery of bad debts, and methods for computing interest. Coverage also includes fixed assets, depreciation and scrap value, methods of depreciation, payroll, and payroll taxes. Read more

Learn to speak fluent finance―and ace your exams!Warren Buffett said that "accounting is the language of business." And for many accounting and business students, the obscure terminology of accounting makes fluency hard to achieve. Financial Accounting For Dummies can help to demystify abstract concepts in a straightforward, friendly way. With step-by-step examples and real-world scenarios practice, it helps you grasp the fundamentals of accounting until you're ready to interpret, analyze, and evaluate corporate financial statements like you've been doing it all your life.Packed with easy-to-understand examples, this book takes you from the big three financial statements all the way through to income taxes. Or join the anti-fraud squad by discovering how to spot the ten most common accounting shenanigans.Grasp introductory financial accounting course materialExplore common concepts financial professionals use to compile reportsUnderstand leases, free cash flow, and statement analysisLearn accounting for small businessesWhether you're studying for your bachelor's, MBA, or MAcc, you’ll find everything you need to speak the language of finance like a native―and use it to get to wherever you want to go! Read more

Learn how to become an Enrolled Agent with the official PassKey EA Review study program, newly-revised and thoroughly updated for the current tax year. This study guide is designed for test-takers who will take their exams in the Prometric EA Exam testing window that runs from May 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.This year’s edition includes coverage of the SECURE Act 2.0, which was signed into law on December 29, 2022, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. This bill added dozens of new retirement plan provisions that affect individuals and businesses. Most of the provisions in the SECURE Act 2.0 went into effect in 2023.This is an in-depth study guide for Part 1 of the IRS Enrolled Agent exam. Using simple-to-understand language and numerous concrete examples, this study guide helps demystify complex tax law.This study guide covers taxable and nontaxable income; filing requirements; adjustments, deductions, and credits; international tax reporting requirements for individuals; capital gains and losses; rental income; estate and gift taxes; individual retirement plans; and much more.This book has been extensively updated and rigorously vetted for accuracy by experts in the tax profession. For more study help, PassKey Learning Systems also offers a three-part practice exam workbook with detailed answers and explanations, so you can test yourself, time yourself, and learn! Read more

Simplify and streamline your way to a winning legacyThe Financial Controller and CFO's Toolkit is a hybrid handbook and toolkit with over 100 lean practice solutions and a wealth of practical tools for senior financial managers of small, midsized and large companies. This book outlines the mindset of paradigm shifters relevant to future-ready finance teams, and contains guidelines on how to become an effective change leader. Guidance from world leading expert David Parmenter provides the insight and tools you need to reach your true leadership potential and achieve more for your organization. Packed with templates and checklists, this book helps you adhere to the best practices in reporting, forecasting, KPIs, planning, strategy, and technology. The companion website―a complete toolbox for positive, entrenched change―gives you access to additional resources that reinforce The Financial Controller and CFO's Toolkit strategy.This new second edition has been updated to reflect the latest practices and technology to streamline your workflow and get more done in less time―without sacrificing quality or accuracy. As an all-in-one resource for the CFO role, this book provides a clear, practical strategy for demonstrating your value to your organization.Selling and leading change effectivelyGet more accurate information from your KPIsAttracting, recruiting and retaining talented staffInvest in and implement new essential toolsInvesting wisely in 21st century technologiesReport the month-end within three days, implement quarterly rolling forecasting, complete the annual plan in two weeks or less, and bring your firm into the 21st century with key tools that get the job done. Be the CFO that your organization needs and the leader that your teams deserve. The Financial Controller and CFO's Toolkit gives you everything you need to achieve more by doing less. Read more

Every supply manager's essential desktop tool with in-depth, authoritative coverage of each topicLeaving no stone unturned in covering all aspects of the procurement and sourcing functions, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, Second Edition is filled with everything every organization needs to know about the key roles and responsibilities of a procurement professional. Presented logically to match the flow of the procurement and sourcing functions, the book is filled with practical aids such as step-by-step guides to each segment of the process, as well as checklists and customizable forms. The new edition of this essential book provides an easy-to-use road map for the procurement and supply manager in the new millennium.Coverage on how to select suppliers and measure performanceReveals the easiest way to drive continuous improvement in the supply baseFeatures tips on providing value to the organizationHelps you identify those strategies that will work best for your business for years to comeWritten for the worldwide profession of procurement and supply management, The Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference, Second Edition offers detailed coverage and tips with an eye toward incorporating proactive strategies and best practices. Read more

Intermediate Accounting by Donald Kieso, Jerry Weygandt, and Terry Warfield has always been, and continues to be, the gold standard. Through significant updates, the 18th Edition presents a refreshed, accessible, and modern approach with new perspectives that help connect students to the what, the why, and the how of accounting information.In the intermediate accounting course, it can be difficult for students to understand the technical details and retain and recall core course topics. To move beyond basic understanding, students work through new integrated practice right at the point of learning and high-quality assessment at varying levels, helping them to learn concepts more efficiently and create connections between topics and real-world application.Throughout the course, students also work through various hands-on activities including Critical Thinking Cases, Excel Templates, and Analytics in Action problems, all within the chapter context. These applications help students develop an accounting decision-making mindset and improve the professional judgement and communication skills needed to be successful in the profession.With Intermediate Accounting, 18th Edition, you will be able to spark efficient and effective learning, help create the bridge to student success, and inspire and prepare students to be the accounting professionals of tomorrow. Read more

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Step-by-step, easy-to-follow guidelines for setting up and maintaining records for your building business. A practical, newly-revised guide to all accounting methods showing how to meet state and federal accounting requirements and the new depreciation rules. Explains what the 1986 Tax Reform Act can mean to your business. Full of charts, diagrams, blank forms, simple directions and examples. Updated with every printing to reflect current accounting procedures. New with this edition: expanded test questions. Read more

The Wild Financial and Managerial Accounting text has quickly become the market leading text that provide a corporate perspective with balanced coverage in this growing course area. With its step-by-step approach and the author’s accessible writing style, Financial and Managerial Accounting streamlines complex accounting processes and helps students build confidence by mastering key concepts and procedures. With content that is presented in organized learning blocks ending with a need-to-know examples, the text makes it easy for students to find the most relevant content needed to solve problems. Chapter opening vignettes use dynamic, well-known entrepreneurs to appeal to all students and show the relevance of accounting. Students are encouraged to think like a businessperson and apply what they learn. A wide variety of assignments provide instructors with flexibility to teach, assess, and challenge students on several levels. Join your colleagues and the millions of students that have used this best-selling learning system to advance their education and careers. Read more

THE NEW ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOOLKITIn The New Accounts Payable Toolkit, accomplished entrepreneur, consultant, and finance expert Christine H. Doxey delivers a unique and powerful approach to the accounts payable process and discusses the impact of the automation of the Procure to Pay (P2P) process. The toolkit explores all aspects of the accounts payable process, from the establishment of the contract and the purchase order to the supplier validation process, invoice processing and payment, accounting, and fiscal close.You’ll learn the key metrics and analytics needed for the accounts payable process. This comprehensive toolkit provides the best practices, tools, and internal controls that can help safeguard your company’s cash and other assets. You’ll obtain a variety of tools to create the foundation required for current internal controls and compliance to ensure that suppliers are correctly validated in the supplier master file to maintain regulatory compliance.Avoid paying fraudulent or inaccurate invoices and avoid paying a supplier’s invoice more than once. Be certain that all supplier invoices are properly accounted for to ensure an accurate fiscal close. Finally, stay up to date with all current and coming trends in the accounts payable process, including eInvoicing, ePayment, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and eAccounting.The New Accounts Payable Toolkit provides guidance for the implementation of AP automation solutions that can streamline and modernize your own systems and processes to take advantage of new digital developments.Perfect for controllers, chief financial officers, and finance managers, The New Accounts Payable Toolkit will also earn a place in the libraries of students and professionals who seek to better understand the components of an optimal accounts payable.UNCOVER A UNIQUE AND POWERFUL NEW APPROACH TO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCESSESThe New Accounts Payable Toolkit offers readers a comprehensive and timely new way of handling their accounts payable systems and processes. You’ll discover how to implement new digital technologies in every aspect of the accounts payable process, from the establishment of the initial contract and purchase order to the supplier validation process, invoice processing and payment, accounting, and fiscal close.You’ll learn to validate suppliers in the master list to ensure regulatory compliance, prevent multiple payments for a single invoice, keep from paying fraudulent, inaccurate, or incomplete invoices, and apply best practices to help safeguard your company’s assets. You’ll also discover how to measure and record key metrics and analytics to maintain an effective accounts payable process. Finally, you’ll read about new and upcoming trends in accounts payable, like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation that you can implement today to realize new efficiencies and savings.Ideal for chief financial officers, finance managers, and controllers, The New Accounts Payable Toolkit is an invaluable guide to modernizing and optimizing your own company’s accounts payable processes and systems. Read more

Are you preparing for the Enrolled Agent exam and feeling overwhelmed?You’re not alone—but this all-in-one guide is here to make your journey easier and more effective.Enrolled Agent Study Guide 2025–2026 gives you everything you need to study smarter and pass the IRS Special Enrollment Exam (SEE)—whether you’re tackling all three parts or just need a quick refresher. It’s written in simple, clear language so you can focus on what really matters and feel confident on exam day.Here’s what’s inside:✅ 700+ Practice Questions – Get full coverage of all three exam parts: Individuals, Businesses, and Representation, Practices & Procedures.✅ 4 Full-Length Practice Tests – Simulate the real exam with timed, realistic practice tests to boost your confidence.✅ Clear, Detailed Explanations – Understand why each answer is correct so you can learn faster and retain key concepts.✅ Easy-to-Follow Content Reviews – Everything is broken down in a way that’s easy to understand and remember—no jargon or filler.✅ Test-Taking Tips and Study Strategies – Learn how to manage time, avoid common mistakes, and stay focused through all three parts.✅ 300+ Printable Flashcards – Perfect for quick study sessions or reviewing important terms and concepts on the go.Whether you’re balancing work, family, or other responsibilities, this guide is built to fit your schedule and help you succeed.Take the first step toward becoming a licensed Enrolled Agent.Get your copy today and start studying with confidence! Read more

For more than six decades, Fundamental Accounting Principles has helped introductory accounting students succeed. With its step-by-step approach, FAP streamlines complex accounting processes and helps students build confidence by mastering key concepts and procedures. Chapter opening vignettes using dynamic entrepreneurs appeal to all students and show the relevance of accounting. Students are encouraged to think like a businessperson and apply what they learn. A wide variety of assignments provide instructors with materials to teach, assess, and challenge students on several levels. Join your colleagues and the millions of students that have used this best-selling learning system to advance their education and careers. Read more

Directed primarily toward Accounting college/university majors, this text also provides practical content to current and aspiring industry professionals.Introduction to Management Accounting helps to enhance readers’ ability to make effective economic decisions by encouraging them to understand the inner-workings of the concepts, rather than solely focusing on technique memorization. Overall, this text describes both theory and common practices in a way that will help readers produce information that’s useful in day-to-day decision-making.013305974X / 9780133059748 Introduction to Management Accounting Plus NEW MyAccountingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0133058786 / 9780133058789 Introduction to Management Accounting 0133059251 / 9780133059250 NEW MyAccountingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Introduction to Management Accounting Read more

The emphasis of Managerial Accounting, 10th edition is on teaching students to use accounting information to best manage an organization. In a practice Hilton pioneered in the first edition, each chapter is written around a realistic business or focus company that guides the reader through the topics of that chapter. Known for balanced examples of Service, Retail, Nonprofit and Manufacturing companies, Hilton/Platt offers a clear, engaging writing style that has been praised by instructors and students alike. As in previous editions, there is significant coverage of contemporary topics such as activity-based costing, target costing, the value chain, customer profitability analysis, and throughput costing while also including traditional topics such as job-order costing, budgeting and performance evaluation. Read more

The SHRM Exam Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming. Here’s Why.Let’s be honest—preparing for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam can feel like a mountain of stress. You’re balancing work, life, and everything in between, while trying to master complex HR concepts, all with the pressure of passing on your first try or even second try. It’s no wonder so many people feel stuck, unsure of where to begin or how to make real progress.Now, imagine walking into the exam room completely prepared. No stress, no second-guessing—just total confidence that you’re about to crush it. That’s where this SHRM Exam Prep 2025-2026 comes in.This isn’t just another generic study guide. It’s a tailored solution for busy professionals like you who want to ace the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam on the first try or even if it’s your second attempt—without sacrificing your sanity.What Makes This Book Your Perfect Study Partner?We didn’t just pack this guide with information—we tailored it to solve the real challenges SHRM applicants face.🔥 Struggling with Practice Questions?We’ve got you covered with 611 official SHRM-style practice questions that feel like the real thing. These questions don’t just test your knowledge—they sharpen it.🔥 Worried About Test Day?Get exam-ready with 4 full-length practice tests that mirror the actual exam. Each test comes with detailed answer explanations so you can learn from every question and build unstoppable confidence.🔥 Feeling Overwhelmed by the Topics?From talent management to workplace compliance, this book breaks down every critical area with clear, easy-to-follow explanations. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to clarity.🔥 No Time to Study?This guide is perfect for busy professionals with limited time. Use the customizable study schedules to stay organized and on track, no matter how packed your calendar is.🔥 Need a Helping Hand?With a key term glossary and expert tips, you’ll navigate even the most complex HR concepts like a pro.Why This Book WorksSHRM Exam Prep 2025-2026 isn’t just another study guide—it’s a solution. It’s designed to remove the guesswork, build your confidence, and help you focus on what really matters: passing the exam and advancing your career.This guide was crafted with busy professionals in mind—people like you who don’t have time to waste and want results fast.Your Career is Worth ItGetting SHRM-certified isn’t just about passing an exam. It’s about unlocking new opportunities, earning respect in your field, and proving your HR expertise. With this guide in hand, you’ll have everything you need to make it happen. It’s Time to Stop StrugglingYou deserve a guide that understands your challenges and gives you everything you need to succeed—without wasting time or energy. With SHRM Exam Prep 2025-2026, you’ll go from feeling stuck to walking into that exam room like the HR superstar you are.💼 Ready to Make Your SHRM Dream a Reality?Don’t wait—grab your copy today and take the first step toward passing the SHRM exam with confidence. This is your moment to shine, and we’ve got your back every step of the way! Read more

Praise for Fast Close: A Guide to Closing the Books Quickly"Steve captures the essence of the problems affecting the financial close process within corporations of all sizes; from the period close of subledgers and general ledger through financial reporting, and the relationship and interdependencies of governance, people and technology. A must-read for the corporate controller." ―David Taylor, ACMA, MBA, VP Strategy, Trintech Inc."Fast Close: A Guide to Closing the Books Quickly, Second Edition is a must-read for today's busy controllers. Steven Bragg points out everything that can be done outside the close that you just never realized didn't actually have to be part of the month-end close process! Very commonsensical approach!" ―Kathleen Schneibel, mba, cpa, Controller/CFO for Hire, KMAS Consulting LLC"A well-executed 'fast close' can bring many valuable benefits to any company, from improving organizational performance to transforming accounting executives from financial historians to trusted advisors. In Fast Close, Second Edition, Steve systematically breaks down the steps required to achieve a fast close in both public and private companies, providing financial executives with tips, checklists, and a cost-effective road map to implement fast close procedures in virtually any company." ―Matthew Posta, Esq., CPA, Vice President of Finance, Key Air, LLCFROM THE FIRST EDITION"This is an outstanding book in which Steve reveals his secrets to a fast close. Having personally experienced his (one-day) fast close for years and enjoyed the beneficial impact on my company, I highly recommend this book for all financial officers who desire to have a large, favorable impact on their company." ―Richard V. Souders, President and CEO, Kaba Workforce Solutions Read more

The value of the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor Handbook, Fifth Edition, is clear. It is designed to help new auditors gain an understanding of the field and prepare for the ASQ CQA exam. In addition, experienced auditors can refer to it as a helpful reference; audit managers and quality managers can rely on it for guiding their auditing programs; and trainers and educators can use it for teaching fundamentals. This in-depth overview of quality auditing represents auditing practices for internal and external applications. It provides practical guidance for both system and process auditors as well. Many current topics have been expanded to reflect changes in auditing practices since 2012, with guidance from the recent 2017 update of ISO 19011. In addition, readers will find example audit situations, stories, and review comments to enhance their understanding of the field. Topics covered include the common elements of all types of system and process audits (quality, environmental, safety, and health): Auditing fundamentals, including types of quality audits, purpose and scope of auditing, terms and definitions, roles and responsibilities of participants, and professional conduct The audit process, from preparation and planning, to performance and reporting, to follow-up and closure Auditor competencies, including resource management, conflict resolution, communication, interviewing, and team dynamics Audit program management and business applications, including staffing, training and development, program evaluation, organizational risk management, and best practices Quality tools and techniques, including problem-solving tools, process improvement techniques, basic statistics, verification, and validation "This book is an encyclopedia of all major bodies of information a new or experienced quality auditor would need. It covers both the qualitative and the quantitative, which is a strength. I can't think of a quality auditor that would not find this work helpful." Kim H. Pries, CRE, CQE, CSQE, CSSBB, CMQ/OE, CQA "This handbook will be helpful to those who are new to auditing or require more in-depth knowledge of the implementation of an audit program. Boxed examples or scenarios provide some of the practical challenges encountered during auditing." Govind Ramu, ASQ Fellow, Co-Author ASQ SSGB Handbook, Author ASQ CSSYB Handbook Lance B. Coleman, Sr. has over 25 years of leadership experience in the areas of quality engineering, Lean implementation, quality, and risk management in the Medical Device, Aerospace, and other regulated industries. He has presented, trained, and consulted throughout the United States and abroad. Lance is currently a Director of Quality for IDEX Health and Science, LLC, in Oak Harbor, Washington. Read more

The ideal review for your managerial accounting courseMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum’s Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaum’s Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. 490 fully solved problemsInformation on costing, capital budgeting, quality, variances, and inventoryExcellent preparation for the CPA, CMA, SMA, and CGA examsSupports and supplements the leading textbooks in managerial accountingAppropriate for the following courses: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting for Management, Managerial AccountingEasy-to-follow review of managerial accountingSupports all the major textbooks for managerial accounting courses Read more

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