Bookkeeping and Accounting All-in-One For Dummies - UK, UK Edition

This is an excellent text. Was a little out off by some reviews, but since receiving it this has been a go to book. I also use a computer accounting system which is not Sage (book uses this software as it’s explanatory application) and I am still very easily able to work through the explanations and examples. I think experienced professional may find the explanations far to basic but if you are starting out or wishing to get an understanding of book keeping and accounting this book is for you.

this book is ideal for anyone who is thinking of going into the YOUTUBE CHANNEL BUSINESS

I purchased this book because I had been given an 'acting-up role' at work to cover for my colleague in accounts who is currently on maternity leave and was suddenly faced with either things I had not done for several years in different companies or were completely new concepts. I was taught HOW to do the new things but I wanted to know more WHY things had to be done in a certain way. Hence the decision to do some homework. Firstly, this book had way more than what I needed, but it's far better to have too much than not enough. I also found that some of my new jobs are 'accounts' based and other jobs are 'bookkeeping' based so was definitely worth investing in the all-in-one version. The book is comprehensive and gives clear diagrams and examples so concepts become easier to understand. Each chapter has 'have a go' questions to test your knowledge. It is the UK edition, so whilst it covers things like VAT and minimum wage, it is worth noting that legislation changes overtime (the minimum wage figures quoted in the book are a few years out of date), so this book will need to be used in conjunction with other materials if you are a small business owner, accounts manager or sole bookkeeper at your workplace. I wasn't sure how I felt about the book to start with, as I found book 1 to be slightly overwhelming, it is almost a summary of what to expect in the following books which will then explain things in more detail. However I did find that through reading further into the book that the first section did make more sense on a second attempt. I was particularly impressed by the fact that it recognised that retail/service/manufacturing companies are all different and do need to do certain processes like cost pricing differently. Of course, I have only really read 'my area' in detail, but it is good to know the rest for future reference. Overall, I have found it to be a good source of information and it has been helping me in my current role - the managing director has noted that I seem more confident in my work and I think a part of that is down to the book as I am now understanding why I am doing things instead of doing these tasks on autopilot. It has also made me consider doing an AAT qualification in the future, so I defintely recommend it as a starting guide.

A very detailed guide to keeping books of account including more than most other books and with questions and answers for each chapter to reinforce understanding

Brilliant book which gives a very good overview on the accounting process and is quite thorough as well as easy to understand. There are also exercises at the end of each chapter to practice.

Good book well worth a read

I'm working my way through this book, and while I think the overall explanations are good, I was disappointed to find that the examples given are using Sage 50. This is fine if you’re using Sage, or are planning on paying for that or similar products, but if you’re starting out and want to use spreadsheets until you can justify the costs, then I suggest you go and find another book. I was annoyed that the use of Sage 50 is not mentioned in the Amazon description, or on the back of the book. It’s only when you start to read it that you find out.

Fast delivery item in perfect condition good value for money

Very helpful! Enjoying it very much. It helps to brush up my accounting skills, I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Good!

I was expecting to find a book about accounting so it could help me with my accounting course in university. But I didn't find it useful because it explains and defines only the basic concepts with some simple examples and no exercises at all, and it would be perfect for someone who has no information about Accounting. As for delivery, Amazon remains the best.

Just what my daughter and I were looking for. Has all levels of accounting.

Good purchase. I recommend it .