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Accounting QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner's Guide to Financial & Managerial Accounting For Students, Business Owners and Finance Professionals (Starting a Business - QuickStart Guides) Kindle Edition
THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ACCOUNTING FOR STUDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, & FINANCE PROFESSIONALS!
**Includes FREE Digital Bonuses! Balance Sheet Template, Accounting Ratio Cheat Sheet, and More!**
Learn Why QuickStart Guides are Loved by Over 1 Million Readers Around the World
UPDATED AND EXPANDED 3RD EDITION
The Easiest Way to Learn Accounting in a Comprehensive, Step-by-Step Guide
->Are you a student that wants to master the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting?
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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.
Written by an Small Business Accountant and CPA With Over 15 Years of Experience
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 OWNERS
Learn 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.
With Accounting QuickStart Guide, You'll Easily Understand These Crucial Concepts:
- 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!
**LIFETIME ACCESS TO FREE BONUS ACCOUNTING RESOURCES**
Accounting QuickStart Guide comes with lifetime access to FREE digital resources you can access from inside the book! Each of these bonuses is crafted with our expert author to help you master accounting including:
- Income Statement, Balance Sheet, And Cash Flow Templates
- Accounting Ratio Cheat Sheet
- Business Plan Checklist and more!
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 22, 2016
- File size22.4 MB
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Abstract concepts and dense accounting theory are the main challenge that small business owners, entrepreneurs, and students face. Author and CPA Josh Bauerle makes learning accounting fundamentals easy through the use of concrete examples that small business owners really face!
There are thousands of businesses that fail every year – many of those failures could have been prevented by utilizing good accounting practices. Maintain a healthy cash flow, handle daunting audits with ease, and protect your daily operations from fraud and theft with the tactics and tools covered in this book.
Sloppy accounting means that managers, owners, and decision makers don’t know how much money a business has or where that money is going. Upgrading your accounting skills means uncovering waste, saving money, and ensuring the profitability of your business.
Save time and effort with these done-for-you financial statement templates. Use the included income statement, balance sheet template, statement of owner equity, and statement of cash flows to simplify your accounting journey
Keep the most relevant calculations and ratios at your fingertips with this handy cheatsheet. We've compiled the most common accounting ratios you will need on a regular basis to simply your learning experience
Go beyond standard accounting statements and understand your business on a deeper level. When will a product break even and turn a profit? Does your business plan have everything investors are looking for? These questions answered and more!
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Product details
- ASIN : B01C3LZ0TO
- Publisher : ClydeBank Media LLC
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : February 22, 2016
- Edition : 3rd
- Language : English
- File size : 22.4 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 371 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1945051494
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Part of series : Starting a Business - QuickStart Guides
- Best Sellers Rank: #455,112 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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ClydeBank Business is a division of the multimedia publishing firm ClydeBank Media LLC. The Business division of ClydeBank Media is composed of contributors who are experts in their given disciplines.
ClydeBank Media LLC is a multi-media publishing company that provides reliable, high-quality and easily accessible information to a global customer base. Developed out of the need for beginner-friendly content that is accessible across multiple formats, we deliver reliable, up-to-date, high-quality information through our multiple product offerings.
Through our strategic partnerships with some of the world’s largest retailers, we are able to simplify the learning process for customers around the world, providing them with an authoritative source of information for the subjects that matter to them. Our end-user focused philosophy puts the satisfaction of our customers at the forefront of our mission. We are committed to creating multi-media products that allow our customers to learn what they want, when they want and how they want.
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Josh Bauerle is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the founder of CPA On Fire, a tax and accounting practice specializing in working with online business owners.
Josh's first title, the Accounting QuickStart Guide serves as the most comprehensive and accessible guide to accounting for students, business owners and finance professionals ever published.
While leaning on his ten-plus years as an accountant, Josh expertly simplifies complex and often misunderstood accounting topics in a fun and engaging manner. Lauded as one of the most practical and easy to follow accounting book for students and business owners, the Accounting QuickStart Guide has demystified the key concepts in financial and managerial accounting for thousands of people across the world.
Over the course of his ten-plus years in the industry, Josh has experienced a wide range of roles in the accounting world: cost accountant at a Fortune 500 company, auditor and tax preparer at a public accounting firm, financial advisor and, finally, owner of his own firm. This experience has allowed him to see firsthand the importance of proper accounting at all levels of business, from the billion-dollar companies to the guy starting an Amazon store from his basement.
Since founding CPA On Fire in 2012, Josh has become a sought-after expert in the accounting and tax industry, appearing on some of the largest business podcasts in the country and on national TV shows.
Josh lives in Willard, Ohio, with his wife Courtney, twin boys Jacob and Eli, and daughter Mollie. When he’s not helping business owners with accounting, he is coaching the Willard Lady Flashes tennis team, which just completed the school’s first-ever undefeated regular season and SBC Championship.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI recently purchased the Accounting QuickStart Guide, and I must say, it is an excellent resource for anyone looking to gain a solid understanding of financial and managerial accounting. As someone with little prior knowledge in the field, I found this book to be incredibly helpful in simplifying complex concepts and providing practical guidance.
The book is divided into easily digestible chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of accounting. It starts with the basics, introducing the fundamental principles and terminology in a clear and concise manner. The author does an exceptional job of breaking down complex concepts into easily understandable explanations, making it accessible to beginners.
One of the standout features of this guide is its emphasis on real-world applications. The author provides numerous examples and case studies, illustrating how accounting principles are applied in different scenarios. This practical approach not only helps in grasping the concepts but also enables readers to see the relevance of accounting in various business situations.
Another aspect I appreciate about this guide is its comprehensive coverage. It covers both financial and managerial accounting, giving a well-rounded understanding of the subject. From understanding financial statements and analyzing financial data to budgeting and cost management, this book provides a solid foundation in both areas. It caters to a wide range of readers, including students, business owners, and finance professionals, making it versatile and applicable to different contexts.
The writing style is engaging and easy to follow. The author avoids using excessive jargon and presents the information in a conversational tone, making it enjoyable to read. The inclusion of helpful diagrams and charts further enhances the learning experience and aids in visualizing the concepts.
One minor drawback is that the book assumes no prior knowledge of accounting. While this is beneficial for beginners, individuals with some background in the subject might find the initial chapters a bit repetitive. However, this is a small issue in comparison to the overall value provided by the guide.
In conclusion, the Accounting QuickStart Guide is an invaluable resource for anyone venturing into the world of accounting. Its simplicity, practical approach, and comprehensive coverage make it an ideal choice for beginners. Whether you're a student, a business owner, or a finance professional, this guide will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the accounting landscape with confidence. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to master the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI purchased the ebook version of this book because I like to read digitally on my desktop, and it has been a good read. I've learned so much practical knowledge from this book. I have no quarrels with the content of the book. However, I recommend buying the physical copy or the digital version elsewhere because the Kindle software is terrible for studying content. I can't highlight portions without messing up and highlighting the whole page. I need to refresh the page sometimes, which will take me back several pages. The reading software has been a great pain, but I strongly recommend purchasing the book, just not the E-book.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseHelped a lot because Accounting is a beast. Thanks to this quick book I passed with a B.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016Format: KindleVerified PurchaseBeing a CPA I understand the importance understanding accounting is to the success of most small business. I have heard of stories that business owners were so proud of how much they sold of there most popular product, but could understand why they weren't making as much money as they thought. Turns out when the product was reviewed by another professional considering all the costs that went into making it the business was actually losing money on their must popular product :(
This book provides the basic small business owners should understand to manage their company. Accounting isn't something to be intimidated, by it something that once learn, can help your business expand and grow into new markets. The book doesn't involve any of the complexities of accounting that could confuse individuals. Which is good since the complexity is not needed at a small business level.
Although I am a CPA I do recommend accounting books to my friends who currently cant afford the services of an accountant. This book will now make it into recommendation list.
Product received for a discount in exchange for an honest review.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis book was a great companion to my learning material as part of my Executive MBA program.
It provided clear explanations and many examples to help clarify.
The hardest parts for me were understanding the debits and credits and how they behave on either side of the fundamental equation. I also had a hard time understanding how to adjust non-cash assets on the cash flow statement. This book helped me with both.
I also used the book to review by re-reading relevant sections before my exam.
As as side note, my Wife ordered the "Start Your Own Business" quick start guide, and that book is great also!
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AndyReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Just get it
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseA great all round intro to accounting. I have tried to get my head around the basic if accounting before and couldn't get it but this book did that....and more. I enjoyed reading it. Not to complicated but stimulating enough. I like the free resources and practice questions that come with the book
Eric BoeReviewed in Canada on October 25, 20235.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseTREAT YOUR HOME AS A BUSINESS-SO SAYS THE BOOK - AND YOU WOUNT GET IBTO TROUIBLE DAM GOOD
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夏目Reviewed in Japan on November 13, 20245.0 out of 5 stars 専門性ありながら読みやすいです!
Format: KindleVerified Purchase使いやすいです!音声版も購入したので、合わせて会計リテラシーをアップするように頑張っています。
boris neresoffReviewed in Germany on May 20, 20204.0 out of 5 stars Good price and on time
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThe item arrived on time and as i expected
RKM22Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 20215.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful and interesting!
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseAs it says on the tin (or title), an insight and introduction into accounting!



























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