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The easy way to master the art of auditing Want to be an auditor and need to hone your investigating skills? Look no further. This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing — from gathering financial statements and accounting information to analyzing a client's financial position. Packed with examples, it gives you everything you need to ace an auditing course and begin a career today. Auditing 101 — get a crash course in the world of auditing and a description of the types of tasks you'll be expected to perform during a typical day on the jobIt's risky business — find out about audit risk and arm yourself with the know-how to collect the right type of evidence to support your decisionsAuditing in the real world — dig into tons of sample business records to perform your first auditFocus on finances — learn how both ends of the financial equation — balance sheet and income statement — need to be presented on your client's financial statementsSeal the deal — get the lowdown on how to wrap up your audit and write your opinionAfter the audit — see the types of additional services that may be asked of you after you've issued your professional opinion

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The easy way to master an intermediate accounting course Intermediate accounting courses are required for students seeking bachelor's degrees in accounting and often for degrees in finance, business administration, and management. Intermediate Accounting For Dummies provides you with a deeper and broader level of accounting theory, serving as an excellent course supplement and study guide to help you master the concepts of this challenging program.With easy-to-understand explanations and realworld examples, Intermediate Accounting For Dummies covers all the topics you'll encounter in an intermediate accounting course: the conceptual framework of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial ratio analysis, equity accounting, investment strategies, financial statement preparation, and more Tracks to a typical intermediate accounting curriculumExpert information and real-world examplesOther titles from Loughran: Financial Accounting For Dummies and Auditing For DummiesWith the help of Intermediate Accounting For Dummies, you'll discover the fast and easy way to take the confusion out of the complex theories and methods associated with a typical intermediate accounting course.

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Essential concepts and terminology to turn you into a financial accounting wizard They say accounting is the language of business, and like any new language, it takes time to achieve fluency. Financial Accounting For Dummies, UK Edition simplifies complex information into easily understandable terms to help you succeed in your classes and your career. In classic Dummies fashion, this guide demystifies complicated jargon and confusing rules, so you can understand all that you need to know to work in the financial accounting field. Discover the steps to becoming a qualified accountant and learn to handle bookkeeping, business transactions, and ledgers. When you're ready for the more advanced stuff, move on to balance sheets, investing, and analysing financial statements. Let Financial Accounting For Dummies simplify accounting, so you can achieve your goals, the easy way. Gain a thorough background in financial accounting concepts, with clear explanationsLearn about the major changes to accounting standards and law in recent yearsStart off on the track of getting qualified as an accountant and beginning a rewarding careerUnderstand profit and loss, financial statements, and other accounting must-knowsFinancial Accounting For Dummies, UK Edition is invaluable for students pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business, as well as those working toward their ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications.