Accounting Basics: Dictionary
is the companion dictionary in the
Accounting Basics
series (this dictionary is Volume 3). Although written specifically for this series, this pocketbook dictionary easily stands on its own and can be used as part of any accounting 101 curriculum or course, or simply as a reference book. The
Dictionary
contains clear and concise definitions for
over 300 accounting and business terms
, including:
Basic and advanced accounting terms
(from
debtors
and
accruals
to
gearing, working capital
standard costing
),
Investing and finance terms
(such as
securities, liquidity, unit trusts, diversification
Tax terms
deduction, withholding tax, taxable income
Banking terms
debit order, stop order, ACB transfer
Economic terms
inflation, break-even point, C.P.I.
Commonly misunderstood business and legal terms
(
hire-purchase, remittance advice, sequestrate
And more...
Also available in this series:
Accounting Basics: Study Guide
(Volume 1 in the series) - A comprehensive theory book on basic accounting concepts and practices.
Accounting Basics: Workbook
(Volume 2 in the series) - The companion workbook, containing over 88 questions and exercises, which correspond to all of the lessons and chapters in the
Study Guide.
Accounting Basics: Complete Guide
- A compilation of the
Study Guide
,
Workbook
in one comprehensive publication.
The
series teaches the subject in a simple, clear and comprehensive way. And though written primarily for high school and college students, the books are also very handy for working professionals looking to brush up on basic accounting concepts and practices. Our materials are used at institutions across the country, such as:
The Kansas Department of Revenue (Audit Services),
The Southern Regional Education Board and the State of Kentucky (SREB's Advanced Career project for high school students - used across 9 states),
Schools and colleges like Mount Saint Vincent College (NY), Western Colorado Community College (OFAD Quickbooks Accounting), Advanced Technology Institute (VA) and Benedictine College Preparatory (VA).
Companion website:
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www.accounting-basics-for-students.com
, provides free accounting information to thousands of students around the world. Feel free to browse the site and try out the additional exercises and examples available there. Educational professionals:
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