Do you ever wonder what keeps the small business world running smoothly? This book covers everything from the history of bookkeeping through the ages to the critical importance of self-awareness and strong soft skills for modern professionals.
Good bookkeeping is essential for business success. This guide breaks down exactly what it takes to excel in the field. It teaches you how to stay confident in a role often filled with stress, thanks to detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for tricky transactions that even seasoned professionals often find challenging.
In addition to technical tips, the authors share practical, real-life stories from bookkeepers, offering an intriguing glimpse into the life of a data detective. The stories are sometimes astonishing, always engaging, and serve as valuable lessons for anyone in the field.
This companion book is based on excerpts from the "Brass Jacks Bookkeeping Foundations" course, which is a fully comprehensive 10-week online program. It provides you with the essential tools and soft skills needed to handle any business's daily, monthly, and year-end operations. By blending accounting principles, technology, and government regulations with practical advice and a touch of fun, this book equips you with the knowledge you need.
I'm loving your book! It arrived yesterday. Makes me excited about bookkeeping! And is so very funny, straight forward and compelling (just like you!)
— Wendy
This book is for anyone providing accounting/bookkeeping services for any type of business. Great technical tips, practical advice and software troubleshooting tips. Table of contents is well laid out to quick reference any topic you are needing answers to.
— Holly
This book is really good. It's interesting and easy to read. I'm definitely learning some things I didn't know.
— Macey
