Author Description

Bookkeeping is the system of recording transactions that form the basis of Accounting. Every business has to do bookkeeping. If you work in an office, you will constantly hear bookkeeping terminology, and more often than not, you will be performing some bookkeeping function. Computer software makes this routine – but understanding how to “do it by hand” is really helpful. That’s what this book tries to show you. People need training in order to increase their employment opportunities. Every business and every organization has to do some recordkeeping and employ some clerical staff. Why not introduce people to basic bookkeeping concepts and terminology? Familiarity with business and financial terms removes some of the strangeness they might otherwise experience in a modern office environment. Understanding a little bit about accounting makes it easier to learn and work in many clerical jobs. Knowing things that all businesses deal with increases the number of job opportunities.