Author of cult classics The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur offers a simple, counterintuitive cash management solution that will help small businesses break out of the doom spiral and achieve instant profitability.Conventional accounting uses the logical (albeit, flawed) formula: Sales - Expenses = Profit. The problem is, businesses are run by humans, and humans aren't always logical. Serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz has developed a behavioral approach to accounting to flip the formula: Sales - Profit = Expenses. Just as the most effective weight loss strategy is to limit portions by using smaller plates, Michalowicz shows that by taking profit first and apportioning only what remains for expenses, entrepreneurs will transform their businesses from cash-eating monsters to profitable cash cows. Using Michalowicz's Profit First system, readers will learn that:· Following 4 simple principles can simplify accounting and make it easier to manage a profitable business by looking at bank account balances.· A small, profitable business can be worth much more than a large business surviving on its top line.· Businesses that attain early and sustained profitability have a better shot at achieving long-term growth.With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice, and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make money they always dreamed of. Read more

A complete and easy-to-follow resource covering every critical step of the accounting processLearning to love the language of business is easier than you think! In the newly revised Third Edition of Accounting All-In-One For Dummies with Online Practice, finance expert Michael Taillard walks you through every step of the accounting process, from setting up your accounting system to auditing and detecting financial irregularities.You’ll enjoy a unified compilation of mini-books and online practice and video resources that bring together everything you need to know about accounting into one convenient book and web portal. You’ll learn to record accounting transactions, adjust and close entries, prepare income statements and balance sheets, and more. You’ll also get:Online instructional videos that describe the modern reality of accounting in the digital ageGuidance and instruction on how to make savvy financial decisions to help guide your business in the right directionAdvice on how to handle case and make intelligent purchasing decisionsHelpful practice quizzes for each topic to help you crunch the numbersPerfect for anyone who’s just beginning their career or education in accounting―as well as those who just love numbers―Accounting All-in-One For Dummies is also a must-read for business owners, founders, and managers who want to get a better understanding of the financial side of commerce. Read more

Construction industry business coach, speaker, and author, Shawn Van Dyke, has taken the core concepts of Mike Michalowicz's Profit First and customized them to address the specific needs of the construction industry. Profit First for Contractors addresses the major struggles contractors face and provides clear and actionable guidance on how to overcome them. Shawn shows contractors how to go from simply getting by to becoming permanently profitable. This audiobook is for every construction business owner who dreams of prosperity. Using Van Dyke's Profit First for Contractors system, listeners will learn how to break out of the "craftsman cycle" - the seemingly never-ending loop of urgent tasks and responsibilities that keep contractors from gaining traction toward their important goals. He guides construction business owners how to understand their financial statements and how to use them to determine the markup and margin that lead to profits. You will also learn how to develop solid rules of thumb for the operation of your construction businesses, and how to implement an effective cash management plan that simplifies accounting and leverages normal human behavior. Using real-life stories from actual construction business owners, step-by-step advice, and his conversational twang, Van Dyke puts permanent profitability within reach of every construction business owner. Read more

Master the fundamentals of accounting with The Accounting Game: Basic Accounting Fresh from the Lemonade Stand, a bestselling nonfiction book that transforms the complex world of finance into an engaging and interactive learning experienceWhether you're a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply seeking to broaden your financial knowledge, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to accounting principles, making it accessible even to those with no prior experience in the field.Key Features:Clear and Engaging Approach: Dive into the world of accounting through a unique gamified format that simplifies complex concepts. Business and Financial Basics: Develop a solid foundation in accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial management.Interactive Learning: Embrace the interactive elements throughout the book, such as quizzes, exercises, and case studies. Practical Application: Apply the knowledge gained from the book to real-life scenarios, empowering you to make sound financial decisions for your own startup or small business.Accessible and Engaging: The Accounting Game is written in a friendly and approachable style, demystifying complex financial concepts and ensuring that readers of all backgrounds can grasp the principles with ease.Highly Acclaimed: Recognized as a bestseller, this book has earned praise for its ability to make accounting enjoyable and accessible to readers from all walks of life.Whether you're seeking to enhance your business acumen, pursue a career in finance, or simply gain a practical understanding of money management, this book is your guide. Dive into the world of accounting and empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions that drive success.Praise for The Accounting Game:"The game approach makes the subject matter most understandable. I highly recommend it to anyone frightened by either numbers or accountants."―John Hernandis, Director of Corporate Communications, American Greetings"Fantastic Learning Tool...Don't let this book title fool you. It is not an oversimplification of accounting and financial principles. It is, however, a serious and very effective examination of a very small but progressively complex business. There are not many books available on the market that make a complex and dry subject understandable and even fun. This book successfully does just that."―Amazon Reviewer Read more

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Simply the clearest and most comprehensive introduction to financial reporting available. No accounting background is required. “Finally, a handbook that takes the mystery out of accounting principles.” —Margi Gandolfi, VP Marketing/Strategic Planning of New York Blood CenterThis edition replaces all previous editions of this bestselling title based on the revised and expanded edition corrected and back to the basics.Financial Statements is a perfect introduction to financial accounting for non-financial managers, investors, business students, lawyers, lenders, entrepreneurs, and more. Financial Statements deftly shows that all this accounting and financial-reporting stuff is not rocket science and that anyone can understand it!Ittelson empowers non-financial managers by clearly and simply demonstrating how the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement work together to offer a snapshot of any company’s financial health. Every term is defined in simple, understandable language. Every concept is explained with a basic, straightforward transaction example. And with the book’s uniquely visual approach, you’ll be able to see exactly how each transaction affects the three key financial statements of the enterprise. Each statement paints a different and essential picture—the “three-legged stool” of company reporting:• The income statement shows the manufacturing (or service offerings) and selling actions of the company that result in profit or loss during a period. It gives a very important perspective on the company’s performance, its profitability.• The cash flow statement details cash into and out of the company for a period. You need money to make money. Running out of cash is bad. Duh.• The balance sheet records at the end of a period, an instant in time, what the company owns and what it owes, including the owners’ stake, called shareholders’ equity.  Read more

With an insider's view of the mind of the master, Mary Buffett and David Clark have written a simple, easy-to-follow guide for reading financial statements from Warren Buffett's successful perspective.Buffett and Clark clearly outline Warren Buffett's strategies in a way that will appeal to newcomers and seasoned Buffettologists alike. Inspired by the seminal work of Buffett's mentor, Benjamin Graham (The Interpretation of Financial Statements, 1937), this book presents Buffett's interpretation of financial statements with anecdotes and quotes from the master investor himself. Potential investors will discover: -Buffett's time-tested dos and don'ts for interpreting an income statement and balance sheet -Why high research and development costs can kill a great business -How much debt Buffett thinks a company can carry before it becomes too dangerous to touch -The financial ratios and calculations that Buffett uses to identify the company with a durable competitive advantage—which he believes makes for the winning long-term investment -How Buffett uses financial statements to value a company -What kinds of companies Warren stays away from no matter how cheap their selling price Once readers complete and master Buffett's simple financial calculations and methods for interpreting a company's financial statement, they'll be well on their way to identifying which companies are going to be tomorrow's winners—and which will be the losers they should avoid at all costs. Destined to become a classic in the world of investment books, Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements is the perfect companion volume to The New Buffettology and The Tao of Warren Buffett. Read more

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ACCOUNTING FOR STUDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, & FINANCE PROFESSIONALS!UPDATED AND EXPANDED 3RD EDITION The ONLY accounting book written by a CPA for both a small business owners and accounting students!#1 AMAZON BEST SELLER!->Are you a student that wants to master the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting?Then you NEED this book. Buy now and start reading today!->Are you a business owner who wants to operate a successful and financial sound operation?Then you NEED this book. Buy now and start reading today!->Are you a finance professional who need to understand financial statements?Then you NEED this book. Buy now and start reading today!Meet Josh Bauerle, reluctant accounting student turned super CPA and author of Accounting QuickStart Guide, 3rd Edition. This revolutionary book expertly simplifies accounting fundamentals and is an invaluable resource for accounting students, business owners, bookkeepers, and other finance and record keeping professionals everywhere! Whether you are a business owner looking to boost your bottom line or an accounting student looking to boost your grade, this book will prove indispensable on your journey.Why do accounting students, business owners, and finance professionals love this book so much? Accounting QuickStart Guide smashes the myth that says accounting must be dry, dense, and difficult to learn. Josh Bauerle simplifies the core principles of accounting with entertaining stories and examples as well as clarifying illustrations and practice problems—all of which combine to provide learners a path to fast and effective mastery of the material.FOR BUSINESS OWNERSLearn how to control your cash flow, audit-proof your business, and increase your profits. Accounting QuickStart Guide will teach you the key insights to boost your bottom line in an easy-to-read, informative format.FOR ACCOUNTING STUDENTS:Learn the fundamental principles of both financial and managerial accounting in an engaging and educating format that you simply will not find in any textbook. Understand core accounting concepts such as the fundamental accounting equation, financial statements, managerial accounting and more through practical, real-world examples. Utilize Accounting QuickStart Guide to supplement existing material for high school, undergraduate, or graduate courses.YOU WILL LEARN:The Logic and Methods of Classic Double-Entry Accounting!Business Entity Types; Their Pros, Cons and Their Financial Statements!The Principles of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting and Tax Accounting!GAAP Standards and Why They Matter to Accountants!How to Fraud-Proof Your Business Using Simple Accounting Tactics!QuickStart Guides are books for beginners, written by experts.*FREE ACCOUNTING DIGITAL RESOURCES:Each book includes tons of online resources including workbooks, cheat sheets, calculators reference guides, chapter summaries and more! Follow the instructions in the book to receive your free digital resources.**GIVING BACK*QuickStart Guides proudly supports One Tree Planted as a Reforestation partner. Working with One Tree Planted, we plant trees where they are needed most! Read more

Get a handle on one of the most powerful forces in the world today with this straightforward, no-jargon guide to corporate financeA firm grasp of the fundamentals of corporate finance can help explain and predict the behavior of businesses and businesspeople. And, with the right help from us, it’s not that hard to learn! In Corporate Finance For Dummies, an expert finance professor with experience in everything from small business to large, public corporations walks you through the basics of the subject. You’ll find out how to read corporate financial statements, manage risks and investments, understand mergers and acquisitions, and value corporate assets. In this book, you will also: Get a plain-English introduction to the financial concepts, instruments, definitions, and strategies that govern corporate financeLearn how to value a wide variety of instruments, from physical assets to intangible property, bonds, equities, and derivatives Explore the intricacies of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flowsPerfect for students in introductory corporate finance classes looking for an easy-to-follow supplementary resource, Corporate Finance For Dummies, delivers intuitive instruction combined with real-world examples that will give you the head start you need to get a grip on everything from the cost of capital to debt analytics, corporate bonds, derivatives, and more. Read more

Unlock your potential and ace the Enrolled Agent Exam with the comprehensive Enrolled Agent Study Guide 2025-2026: All in One Enrolled Agent Exam Prep. This meticulously crafted study guide is your ultimate companion for mastering the complexities of tax law and taxation procedures, ensuring that you are fully prepared to succeed in your pursuit of becoming a licensed Enrolled Agent.Designed for aspiring Enrolled Agents, this extensive resource combines detailed review materials with over 600 practice questions, mimicking the actual exam’s structure and difficulty. Each chapter breaks down critical concepts, offering clear explanations and practical applications that are essential for understanding taxation and IRS regulations.Key features include:Comprehensive Coverage: All topics covered on the Enrolled Agent Examination, ensuring no stone is left unturned, from individual taxation to business tax issues.In-Depth Review Material: Detailed explanations and key takeaways throughout the guide simplify complex topics, making them easier to grasp and retain.Extensive Practice Questions: With 600+ practice questions of varying difficulty levels, you’ll reinforce your learning and build your confidence ahead of exam day.Exam Strategies and Tips: Gain insights into effective test-taking strategies, time management tips, and how to approach different question formats for optimal performance.Updated Information: Stay current with the latest IRS rules and tax law changes, keeping you informed and prepared for the most relevant exam content.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, the Enrolled Agent Study Guide 2025-2026 equips you with everything needed to pass the Enrolled Agent Examination on your first attempt. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your career and master the knowledge that will serve you for years to come. Start your journey to becoming a certified Enrolled Agent today! Read more

"All investors, from beginners to old hands, should gain from the use of this guide, as I have."From the Introduction by Michael F. Price, president, Franklin Mutual Advisors, Inc.Benjamin Graham has been called the most important investment thinker of the twentieth century. As a master investor, pioneering stock analyst, and mentor to investment superstars, he has no peer. The volume you hold in your hands is Graham's timeless guide to interpreting and understanding financial statements. It has long been out of print, but now joins Graham's other masterpieces, The Intelligent Investor and Security Analysis, as the three priceless keys to understanding Graham and value investing. The advice he offers in this book is as useful and prescient today as it was sixty years ago. As he writes in the preface, "if you have precise information as to a company's present financial position and its past earnings record, you are better equipped to gauge its future possibilities. And this is the essential function and value of security analysis." Written just three years after his landmark Security Analysis, The Interpretation of Financial Statements gets to the heart of the master's ideas on value investing in astonishingly few pages. Readers will learn to analyze a company's balance sheets and income statements and arrive at a true understanding of its financial position and earnings record. Graham provides simple tests any reader can apply to determine the financial health and well-being of any company. This volume is an exact text replica of the first edition of The Interpretation of Financial Statements, published by Harper & Brothers in 1937. Graham's original language has been restored, and readers can be assured that every idea and technique presented here appears exactly as Graham intended. Highly practical and accessible, it is an essential guide for all business people--and makes the perfect companion volume to Graham's investment masterpiece The Intelligent Investor. Read more

INCOME & EXPENSE LOG BOOK!Accounting Ledger BookAccount Ledger Book, Bookkeeping Record Book, Small Business Income Expense, Accounting Journal Entry Book, Ledger Notebook Business Home Office School, 8.5 x 11Accounting Ledger Book perfect for tracking and recording finances & transactions. suitable for Personal use, Small Business or Home-based Businesses.Features:100 PagesPlain white paperDouble-sidedPerfect boundDate, Account, Description, Debit, Credit, Balance fieldsSize: 8.5 inches x 11 inchesHigh-Quality Matte finish softcoverOrder Now: Accounting Ledger Book: Elegant and Unique Design Read more

Write award-winning grant proposals that build organizational capacity!For nonprofit and for-profit firms alike, grants can be a singular generator of growth and impact. But many leaders are intimidated and confused by the sometimes-complex grant application process. The truth, however, is that anyone can learn to write and send a powerful grant letter with the right help. In Grant Writing For Dummies, Dr. Beverly Browning draws on over four decades of experience writing grant applications and training grant writers to deliver a comprehensive and easy-to-follow roadmap to drafting and submitting grant applications that get funded. You’ll learn to craft the strongest application possible, find the best sources of funding from online databases, and present a realistic project budget plan. You’ll also find: Example types of funding requests that demonstrate how to apply the concepts discussed in the bookNew and updated material walking you through the entire grant-writing process, from beginning to endWriting techniques that capture the imaginations of grant reviewers who decide which applicants walk away empty-handed and which ones receive cashWhether you’re looking to fund your nonprofit, grow your business, or develop your research venture, you’ll find the guidance you need in Grant Writing For Dummies. Read more

#1 WSJ and NYT bestseller available for the first time in paperback!The most successful business leaders are savvy businesspeople first and experts in their field second An MBA in under 180 pages, Seeing the Big Picture simplifies the complexities of businesses large and small and shows you how a deep understanding of your company can help build the credibility and career you want. And it can make your work more fulfilling and purpose-driven by highlighting how you influence the success of your team, department, or organization.All companies are driven to success or failure by the same five simple drivers: cash, profit, assets, growth, and people. Kevin Cope will help you appreciate how your day-to-day decisions can balance these drivers and contribute to the big picture of your organization's success. You'll discover the acumen you need to bring real value and passion to your work.Whether you're on the manufacturing floor or sitting in the corner office, you can learn how to follow the drivers through to measurable results conquering your fear of numbers. Using Kevin's simple explanations of the most important metrics presented in the income statement, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows, you'll be able to quickly review financial reports for signs of success or impending doom.Convincingly communicate your ideas to leaders, improve your team's performance, even launch a successful business of your own. No matter your goal, give yourself the foundational knowledge every businessperson needs, and discover new strategies for proving your value. Read more

A must-have for business and accounting students or professionals as a go-to review. The essentials packed into this 6 page laminated guide cover the breadth of Corporate Finance with artfully written details so you can find the answer you need faster than any other source. Equations, can be found at a glance and real world examples of easily confused terminology offer a memory boost. Our best-selling QuickStudy business author, Michael Griffin targets the structure and details as only an experienced professor, author, textbook subject matter expert and working professional can. 6-page laminated guide includes:Corporation BasicsRegulation of the CorporationFinancial StatementsFinancial Statement AnalysisManaging Current AssetsTime Value of MoneyInterest RatesCapital BudgetingFinancial PlanningShort- Term FinancingBonds & Bond ValuationStock & Stock ValuationFinancial Markets & SecuritiesCost of CapitalOptions, Warrants & ConvertiblesDividends & Share RepurchasesEnterprise Risk ManagementCorporate RestructuringSuggested uses:Students – quick reference that is compact and easily reviewed on a daily or weekly basis and definitely before examsBusiness Professionals – handy go-to for those in finance but especially for employees that are not and need to see the larger picture of finance in the corporate structure, as well as the importance of every detailProfessors – use this guide as a corporate finance course syllabus to offer more to your students at a price that beats any supplemental material Read more

Using the groundbreaking formula they introduced in their book Financial Intelligence: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean, Karen Berman and Joe Knight present the essentials of finance specifically for entrepreneurial managers.Drawing on their work training tens of thousands of people at leading organizations worldwide, the authors provide a deep understanding of the basics of financial management and measurement, along with hands-on activities to practice what you are reading. You'll discover:Why the assumptions behind financial data matter- What income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements really reveal- How to use ratios to assess your venture's financial health- How to calculate return on your investments in your enterprise- Ways to use financial information to do your own job better- How to instill financial intelligence throughout your teamAuthoritative and accessible, Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs empowers you to "talk numbers" confidently with colleagues, partners, and employees-- and fully understand how to use financial data to make better decisions for your business. Read more

How should an investor challenge the market price and find value? This book provides a new lens, arguing that value investing is a matter of understanding the business through accounting. Stephen Penman and Peter F. Pope―leading authorities on accounting and its investment applications―demonstrate why attention to financial statements is the key to judicious valuation. More broadly, they show that accounting fundamentals, when analyzed in a systematic manner, teach us how to think about value in new ways.This guide to investing through analysis of financial statements presents both underlying principles and practical examples. It examines how an accounting book is structured, the ways to read one in order to extract information about value, and why accounting techniques help investors avoid common traps. Through cases that depict finance, investing, and accounting principles in action, readers learn crucial lessons for challenging the market’s pricing.Financial Statement Analysis for Value Investing is essential reading for anyone interested in the fundamentals of value investing, practitioners and students alike. Both professional and individual investors can benefit from its techniques and insights, and it is well suited for value investing and financial statement analysis courses in business schools. Read more

A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to-Understand Resource for Non-Accountants! The perfect financial accounting guide for beginners!Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have guide for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon, and have no clue about balance sheets, income statements, payroll management, corporate taxes, or statements of cash flows. This simple to use accounting book is bookmaking made simple.Whether you're a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply seeking to understand the financial aspects of your personal and professional life, Accounting for Non-Accountants provides a comprehensive introduction to accounting principles in a clear and accessible manner. This must-have guide includes information such as: How to prepare and use financial statementsHow to control cash flowsHow to manage budgetsHow to use accounting ratiosHow to deal with audits and auditors interpret financial statementsEmpower yourself with financial knowledge and gain confidence in managing your finances with Accounting for Non-Accountants. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essential concepts of accounting, from small business owners to individuals looking to enhance their financial literacy. Discover the power of financial understanding and unlock new opportunities for success.Let this book help you like it helped these readers:"Dr. Labels explanations are simple and straightforward. ""This will help me a lot as I set up my own business. ""I have worked in accounting for over twenty-five years, and this is the best book I have seen to help people with the basics of accounting."For entrepreneurs or anyone who needs to brush up on accounting fast, this book will have you up and running in no time. Read more

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