Demystify your financial statements and figure out what your
accountant is talking about with this straightforward roadmap to the
world of accounting
Few skills are as useful as a basic understanding of accounting
language. And with the right resources, learning the language of
business can be intuitive, empowering, and fun.
Accounting For Dummies is the perfect place to start, whether you're
operating a small business, just need help managing the family budget,
or you're a rising star in corporate America. It's a financial blueprint
for the everyday person, easy-to-understand, and full of practical
advice.
You'll learn the basic ABC's of accounting, how to read and understand
financial statements, create best in class budgets & forecasts, craft
profitable business plans, take control of your own finances, gain
insight on how companies get money from investors and banks, and avoid
common money mistakes that trip up even the best of us. You'll also find
out how to:
- Diagnose the financial health of your business and make a realistic
plan to grow your company
- Improve your own or your family's money situation with sound financial
planning and understanding
- Understand each of the three basic financial statements and what they
say about a company's past, present, and future
- Enhance your knowledge of how accounting functions and operates in
today's digital age and cloud-based world
As a useful tool for business or as a guide to your personal finances,
nothing compares to accounting mastery. And once you've nailed the
basics, you'll wonder how you ever lived without this universal and
beautiful language.
