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Basic Accounting

The step-by-step course in elementary accountancy
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Basic Accounting by Nishat Azmat and Andrew Lymer is a comprehensive guide designed to introduce readers to the essentials of accounting principles and practices. The book provides a clear overview of financial statements, the accounting cycle, and key concepts such as assets, liabilities, and equity. Aimed at beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge, it simplifies complex topics to help readers understand and apply basic accounting techniques in real-world situations.
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Basic Accounting is a complete, step-by-step course in elementary accounting. With clear and concise explanations of accounting principles and practice, including PAYE, cashflow statements, accounting for share capital, accounting standards, and non-financial reporting, it is perfect for newcomers to basic accounting, first-level accounting students, or anyone needing to brush up on their accounting skills.

No prior knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting is assumed. Clear explanations, diagrams, and worked examples enable you to master the basic principles and then apply them to practical examples to consolidate and test your knowledge.

Basic Accounting includes:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Source documents

Chapter 3: The ledger system

Chapter 4: Balancing the cash book

Chapter 5: Double entry theory and practice

Chapter 6: The trial balance

Chapter 7: Gross profit and stock

Chapter 8: Trading and profit and loss accounts

Chapter 9: The balance sheet

Chapter 10: Illustrative example

Chapter 11: Cash and bank transactions

Chapter 12: Bank reconciliation

Chapter 13: The petty cash book

Chapter 14: Credit transactions and suppliers' accounts

Chapter 15: The accounts of credit customers

Chapter 16: Purchases and sales returns

Chapter 17: VAT and PAYE

Chapter 18: Classification of ledger accounts

Chapter 19: Final accounts of a sole trader

Chapter 20: Interpretation of accounts

Chapter 21: Cash flow statements

Chapter 22: Capital and revenue expenditure

Chapter 23: The general journal

Chapter 24: Depreciation of fixed assets

Chapter 25: Bad debts and provision for bad debts

Chapter 26: Year-end adjustments

Chapter 27: Incomplete records and single entry

Chapter 28: Non-trading concerns and club accounts

Chapter 29: Control Accounts

Chapter 30: Partnership accounts

Chapter 31: Accounting for management

Chapter 32: Costs of production and manufacturing accounts

Chapter 33: Introduction to limited companies

Chapter 34: Accounting for share capital

Chapter 35: The final accounts of a limited company

Chapter 36: Accounting standards

Chapter 37: Non-financial reporting

Chapter 38: Computerised accounting

Learn effortlessly with easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

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One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author insights

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.

Test yourself

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Extend your knowledge

Extra online articles to enhance your learning experience.

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Basic Accounting by Nishat Azmat and Andrew Lymer is praised for its clear and concise introduction to accounting concepts, making it accessible to beginners. Reviewers often commend the analytical approach and practical examples, which help demystify complex accounting principles. It is regarded as a useful resource for students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of accounting basics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473609136

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Teach Yourself

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 291g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Andy Lymer is Head of Department of Accounting and Finance at University of Birmingham. He also heads up Lymer & Associates, undertaking numerous research, consultancy and publishing projects.

Nishat Azmat is a Certified Accountant teaching at the University of Birmingham.

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