Publications

Accounting Made Simple

Type
Link
Cost
Paid
Published
2008
Updated
2013
Full Name
Accounting Made Simple: Accounting Explained in 100 Pages or Less

Accounting Made Simple covers a variety of topics, including the accounting equation, how to read and prepare financial statements, even how to calculate and interpret several different financial ratios. It discusses the concepts and assumptions behind Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Accounting Made Simple also sheds light on cash method versus accrual method, depreciation, and amortization expenses.

Table of Contents

  1. Accounting Equation

  2. Balance Sheet

  3. Income Statement

  4. Statement of Retained Earnings

  5. Cash Flow Statement

  6. Financial Ratios

  7. What is GAAP?

  8. Debits and Credits

  9. Cash vs. Accrual

  10. Other GAAP Concepts & Assumptions

  11. Depreciation of Fixed Assets

  12. Amortization of Intangible Assets

  13. Inventory & CoGS