Accounting for Non-Accountants: The Fast and Easy Way to Learn the Basics

by Wayne A. Label

A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to Understand Resource for Non-Accountants

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, or statements of cash flows.

Whether you own a business, plan on starting one, or just want to control your own assets, you'll find everything you need to know:

How to prepare and use financial statements

How to manage budgets

How to deal with audits and auditors

How to control cash flows

How to use accounting ratios to interpret financial statements

For entrepreneurs or anyone who needs to rush up on accounting fast, this book will have you up and running in no time.

"A definite must-have for any business owner!"
--Julie A. Aydlott, CFE, author of The Quick Guide to Small Business Budgeting

"A good choice for anyone who is finding accounting difficult to understand."
--Dr. Richard A. Samuelson, emeritus professor of accounting, San Diego State University

Genres: Business, Accounting, Nonfiction, Finance, Self Help

225 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006

Reviews

[Charbel Marcha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for someone with a very superficial knowledge of accounting to get their feet wet, especially if they're interested in being able to better evaluate and understand financial statements!

[أحمد زبيدة · Rating 4 out of 5]

لا أدري إن كانت المفاهيم المحاسبية صعبة الفهم لغير المحاسبين أم أنني لم أصداف بعد الكتاب الذي جعل منه علماً سهلاً ؟ هذا الكتاب هو بالنسبة لي إلى حد الآن أفضل ما قرأت في المحاسبة لغير المحاسبين ليس لشيء إلا أن هناك نوع من المنطق المريح في الشرح .. سأحتاج إلى قراءة المزيد ولكني حتماً سأعود إلى هذا الكتاب قريباً ..

[Lolo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had some basic idea about accounting, but I don't feel this book taught me something new that I haven't already read by searching the internet. For free.

I wouldn't recommend this book. Just use your favorite search engine and use what the internet can provide. A video can save you the time of reading this book.

[Lorrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started reading this book when I began teaching a course on how to be an administrative assistant. I wanted to build a curriculum that touched on all aspects of the job, and accounting is one of them. I am an experienced AA with an accounting and finance background. This book is a great introduction to accounting, but not the type of accounting that an AA would encounter on a daily basis. So, while I didn't find it a useful resource in building my curriculum, I do think it's a great way to begin understanding accounting concepts, if that is your goal.

[Germain Pearce · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice introduction to accounting concept basics for laypersons navigating the complex field of finance. An amazingly fast read with easy to understand examples referencing a start-up bicycle company, quick tips, short quizzes, and a glossary of terms at the end of each chapter. There isn’t much detail or distinction between Cash Basis and Accrual Accounting methods however, I would definitely recommend this to anyone either getting started in learning how to manage their personal finances or taking the first steps in understanding financial statements for small business.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be informative. I felt that some of the concepts were over my head, but the author did a good job explaining the different areas of accounting. A good book for anyone who is starting out in business and wants to know the basics in accounting.

[Caryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was good. The subject was 👎.

[Sam Motes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for what it is. High level review for business leader who is a non-Accountant.

[Royisa Gorousingh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great if you have some familiarity with accounting concepts, but if you don’t, you might find some things lacking in detail.

[Echo3180]

William Welche Deloitte was one of the founders of accounting. I would expect an accounting book to spell the name correctly.

[Johnathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easy to understand. Yet numbers compiled in vary examples had obvious flaws in basic calculation which in turns created confusion.

[Asem Khattab · Rating 5 out of 5]

to the point. With great practical examples.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to understand, good for overall reviewing, - for no end of chapter quizzes.

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally a book that takes the mystery out of accounting and what financial reports are telling you.

[Mills College Library]

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[Kerliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended by my Accounting Prof :)