Bookkeeping the Easy Way | 
 enlarge | Author: Wallace W. Kravitz
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 116072
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 284
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 7.8 x 1
ISBN: 0764110799
Dewey Decimal Number: 657.2
EAN: 9780764110795
ASIN: 0764110799
Publication Date: September 1, 1999
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Product Description
This updated edition presents a simplified, step-by-step approach to bookkeeping principles for beginners. The book also concentrates on instructing owners of small businesses who keep their own records. Chapters demonstrate use of financial statements, the ledger, the two-column general journal, and various other journals. Instruction includes true-to-life bookkeeping problems with answers.
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 A good but outdated primer February 22, 2008
SBJ400 (Mt. Laurel, NJ USA)
Speaking from the point of view of someone that knows and understands bookkeeping, I bought this book to use as a teaching tool for a relative.
Yes, about 85% of it applies but I feel it is outdated and needs a significant overhaul. There are numerous mistakes and errors throughout and considering this was written in 1999 but still has not been updated is embarrassing.
I did like the fact that it is step by step, it does teach you the double entry method without relying on computer software and there are exercises for the reader to perform to test and perfect his/her skills.
Overall, this is a fair selection to buy and considering that it is only about $11, not a bad deal either. Still, I would definitely recommend you supplement with something written in the last 2 years and then consider a book that teaches you the software program of your choice...such as Quickbooks, Peachtree, etc. The old world style of pencil and paper is invaluable alongside the computer accounting world of today.
 Most user-friendly January 5, 2007
Amber Jones (Boothbay Harbor, ME)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best bookkeeping book I've stumbled upon. It is organized well, meaning the order of chapters follows a layperson's logic and prepares them well for the task ahead.
Not for beginners July 30, 2004
Mouser (United States)
13 out of 20 found this review helpful
I wanted "Bookeeping made simple" or "booking made easy" but both titles were out at every store I tried.
So I got tis one instead on Tuesday, knowing Monday I start a new job as an assistant bookkeeper with no accounting experience.
This is not for beginners! I have had no experience with accounting terms so ever other page makes me consult my finacee's accounting 101 textbook.
The chapters barely explain anything, then you have complicated problems at the end. And they're very hard, I end up cheating off the answer key to save my own ego.
This might help if you use it for its original purpose: if at the midterm exam of a bookkeeping class you realize you're failing, pick this up and use it to help.
But if you're a beginner, look for the two titles I mentioned above. I found them at the library and they are saving my butt!
Learn it before using Software like Quickbooks. July 1, 2004
Jason K. (Raleigh, NC USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I am completely new to accounting and bookkeeping. I wanted a book I could teach myself the basics before using software. I went to my local Borders and found this book was the only one that actually made you DO exercises to make sure you understood what you were learning. So far this book has been great. Accounting terms and concepts can be confusing for normal people like me (chemist) but this book does a great job making you understand by doing and not just reading. There are a few mistakes in the answer section but the book teaches me well enough for me to realize that they are mistakes. Enough said.
 Maybe for the student May 5, 2004
James Newton (Escondido, CA USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
At best: A simple, clear, student workbook.
At worst: Lame, out of date, historical documentary.All excercises are hand written and methods do not include any mention of computers, email, spreadsheets, or other standard parts of any modern business. A great way to bore any student to tears, but unreadable for a small business that needs to get the job done quickly.
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