Bookkeeping the Easy Way
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- ISBN13: 9780764110795
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Product Description
This series is designed to help readers master subjects for school tests or career advancement, with books especially organized for quick study and review before exams. They make excellent supplementary classroom texts or main texts for adult education courses. This updated edition presents a simplified, step-by-step approach to bookkeeping principles for beginners. The book also concentrates on instructing owners of small businesses who keep their own records. C… More >>
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Speaking from the point of view of someone that knows and understands bookkeeping, I bought this book to use as a teaching tool for a relative.
Yes, about 85% of it applies but I feel it is outdated and needs a significant overhaul. There are numerous mistakes and errors throughout and considering this was written in 1999 but still has not been updated is embarrassing.
I did like the fact that it is step by step, it does teach you the double entry method without relying on computer software and there are exercises for the reader to perform to test and perfect his/her skills.
Overall, this is a fair selection to buy and considering that it is only about $11, not a bad deal either. Still, I would definitely recommend you supplement with something written in the last 2 years and then consider a book that teaches you the software program of your choice…such as Quickbooks, Peachtree, etc. The old world style of pencil and paper is invaluable alongside the computer accounting world of today.
Rating: 1 / 5
I wanted “Bookeeping made simple” or “booking made easy” but both titles were out at every store I tried.
So I got tis one instead on Tuesday, knowing Monday I start a new job as an assistant bookkeeper with no accounting experience.
This is not for beginners! I have had no experience with accounting terms so ever other page makes me consult my finacee’s accounting 101 textbook.
The chapters barely explain anything, then you have complicated problems at the end. And they’re very hard, I end up cheating off the answer key to save my own ego.
This might help if you use it for its original purpose: if at the midterm exam of a bookkeeping class you realize you’re failing, pick this up and use it to help.
But if you’re a beginner, look for the two titles I mentioned above. I found them at the library and they are saving my butt!
Rating: 1 / 5
This is the best bookkeeping book I’ve stumbled upon. It is organized well, meaning the order of chapters follows a layperson’s logic and prepares them well for the task ahead.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a 52 year old adult and somehow missed these lessons in prior schooling. I made it to chapter 2 with enthusiasm, though. The “why” of accounts continues to escape me. Such as why something not entirely owned (bought on credit, for instance) can be an asset. I continue to struggle with the concepts and can’t move on until I “get it”.
Rating: 3 / 5
I’m currently taking accounting & bookeeping classes, it’s helpful to have the teacher because with out the teacher I would be lost trying to figure this out on my own. Be sure to get the Bookkeeping Book “the easy way” they got together well. Good luck to all learning!
Rating: 5 / 5