The Complete Idiot's Guide to Accounting provides a comprehensive overview of the monthly accounting process for small business owners, novice bookkeepers, and accounting clerks. It provides updated data on the current information any business person will need to understand, along with a useful workbook style appendix to reinforce the lessons learned throughout the book. This book also guides readers through the ins and outs of creating accounts, conducting transactions, handling employees and payroll, managing month- end procedures, and issuing financial reports.