Accounting: Books

Presents a new type of accounting information that applies to external and international users of all kinds, operating in different nations and cultures in international business. Addresses various issues and problems that are most critical to the efficient management of multinational firms, provides practical solutions to international accounting problems, and helps confer on international accounting the status of a legitimate multidisciplinary inquiry- Publisher

Helpful for non-accountants with accounting duties and those working with not-for-profits in a variety of capacities. Presents the fundamental principles of not-for-profit accounting- Publisher

Accounting and bookkeeping can quickly become the bane of any new business, providing a great deal of headache and problems for even the most seasoned and technically proficient business owners. Hiring an accountant for your small business can cost anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 -- an expense many cannot afford -- and trying to memorise the hundreds or even thousands of terms necessary understand the complex world of bookkeeping can seem altogether too daunting to undertake. Yet, for those that do master their own bookkeeping, those thousands of dollars can be saved and reinvested in your business immediately. This book was written for every small business owner who feels they do not have a full grasp of what they are doing with their profits, expenses, payroll, and taxes and would like to take more control of them. You will learn every possible method you need to understand and speak the language of your accountant and bookkeeper or to take over the process yourself. Learn the hundreds of necessary terms and the methods used by these two fields. Learn the different abbreviations used in the industry and what you will need to properly use this book, from the proper times to use terminology to the effective means by which to fill out your tax forms, records, and other forms. This Dictionary will give you the knowledge to help you to understand the complex world of bookkeeping and take control of your finances today.

Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations publishes both non-empirical and empirical articles dealing with accounting pedagogy. All articles explain how teaching methods or curricula/programs can be improved. Non-empirical papers are academically rigorous, and specifically discuss the institutional context of a course or program, as well as any relevant tradeoffs or policy issues. Empirical reports exhibit sound research design and execution, and develop a thorough motivation and literature review, including references from outside the accounting field, where appropriate. Volume 16 examines the following topics: intelligent online tutoring, creating a cheat-proof testing and learning environment, information literacy in the accounting curriculum and cost accumulation in small businesses.

Each of these very useful and up-to-date quick reference dictionaries lists and defines several thousand specialized terms alphabetically. Business students, business professionals, and savvy consumers will find a wealth of helpful information in these volumes. More than 2,500 accounting terms are defined -- with many updated entries in this edition to reflect recent trends in accounting practice. Definitions are expanded where appropriate with examples, charts, and tables. Here's a valuable quick-reference handbook for business managers, accountants, bookkeepers, and business students.