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| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accountants' Guidebook Steven M. Bragg, 2013-08 The accountant is responsible for a broad range of activities, which may require years of training and hands-on experience to fully comprehend. The Accountants' Guidebook gives the accountant a practical knowledge of how to complete many accounting tasks, while also imparting an understanding of the more critical accounting standards. The book is intended to accelerate the learning curve of the professional accountant. Topics covered include accounting procedures, GAAP for the most common accounting transactions, closing the books, producing financial statements and other reports, collection tactics, payroll management, budgeting, and much more. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Closing the Books Steven M. Bragg, 2013-05-01 Closing the Books gives you a complete understanding of how information is summarized into the financial statements, as well as the closing steps needed to create financial statements. It shows how to fine-tune the closing process to achieve a shorter close, and describes the variety of financial statement formats that are available. It even addresses financial statement disclosures, the soft close, public company reporting, and the controls and record keeping needed for the closing process. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Bookkeeping Guidebook Steven M. Bragg, 2014-09-11 The bookkeeper needs a comprehensive knowledge of the practical aspects of accounting. This means understanding how to issue billings, process cash receipts, calculate depreciation, construct a chart of accounts, value inventory, pay employees and suppliers, file tax returns, and produce financial statements. The Bookkeeping Guidebook covers all of these topics and more with dozens of examples, as well as forms, templates, and references to the author's popular Accounting Best Practices podcast. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accountants' Guidebook Steven M Bragg, 2020-03-14 The accountant is responsible for many activities, which may require years of training and experience to fully comprehend. The breadth of knowledge required can seem overwhelming. The Accountants' Guidebook is designed to simplify matters by providing the accountant with a practical knowledge of how to complete many accounting tasks, while also imparting an understanding of the more critical accounting standards. Topics covered include accounting procedures, GAAP for common transactions, closing the books, producing financial statements and other reports, collection tactics, payroll management, budgeting, and much more. In short, this is the essential desk reference for the accountant. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: The Accounting Controls Guidebook Steven M Bragg, 2021-04-25 Controls are an essential ingredient of the modern business, since they can reduce error rates, minimize fraud, and ensure that procedures are completed in a consistent manner. The Accounting Controls Guidebook reveals the controls you need for every accounting system, from billings to financial reporting, in addition to such operational areas as order processing, shipping, and receiving. Controls are separately stated for manual and computerized accounting systems. The book also addresses types of controls, control principles, the proper balance of control systems, and how to construct a system of controls. In short, this is the essential desk reference for the accountant who wants to install and maintain a well-constructed system of controls. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Closing the Books: Sixth Edition Steven M. Bragg, 2021-08-28 Closing the books is one of the key functions of the accounting department. Closing the Books reveals how to do so promptly and accurately, so that financial statements can be issued shortly after the end of the reporting period. The book discusses the entire process of how information is summarized into the financial statements, as well as the many reporting formats that are available. It covers the full range of closing steps, and shows how to fine-tune the closing process to achieve a shorter close. In addition, the book addresses the controls and record keeping needed for the closing process. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Bookkeeping Essentials Steven M. Bragg, 2011-04-26 The handy problem-solver with helpful information for today's busy bookkeepers Bookkeeping Essentials: How to Succeed as a Bookkeeper is the handy problem-solver that gives today's busy bookkeepers and accountants the helpful information they need in a quick-reference format. Whether in public practice or private industry, professionals will always have this reliable reference tool at their fingertips. Packed with practical techniques and rules of thumb for analyzing, evaluating, and solving the day-to-day problems every accountant faces Helps bookkeepers and accountants quickly pinpoint what to look for, what to watch out for, what to do, and how to do it Offers hundreds of explanations supported by a multitude of examples, tables, charts, and ratios Filled with dozens of accounting best practices, Bookkeeping Essentials is a powerful companion for the ever-changing world of today's accountant and bookkeeper. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: The New Controller Guidebook: Sixth Edition Steven M. Bragg, 2023-04-06 The accountant needs to be competent in many areas in order to be an effective controller - the person responsible for all accounting operations. The New Controller Guidebook covers every aspect of being a controller, including the management of accounts payable, cash, credit, collections, inventory, payroll, and more. The book also shows you how to close the books, which reports to issue to the management team, how to create a budget, and how to select and install an accounting computer system. In short, this book provides the accountant with the most essential information needed to be a successful controller. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accounting Best Practices Steven M. Bragg, 2016-03-22 ACCOUNTING BEST PRACTICES Seventh Edition Today's accounting staffs are called on to work magic: process transactions, write reports, improve efficiency, create new processes—all at the lowest possible cost, using an ever-shrinking proportion of total corporate expenses. Sound impossible? Not if your staff is using the best practices for accounting. Fully updated in a new edition, Accounting Best Practices, Seventh Edition draws from renowned accounting leader Steven Bragg's extensive experience in successfully developing, operating, and consulting various accounting departments. This invaluable resource has the at-your-fingertips information you need, whether you've been searching for ways to cut costs in your accounting department, or just want to offer more services without the added expense. The best practices featured in this excellent step-by-step manual constitute need-to-know information concerning the most advanced techniques and strategies for increasing productivity, reducing costs, and monitoring existing accounting systems. This new edition boasts over 400 best practices, with fifty new to this edition in the areas of taxation, finance, collections, general ledger, accounts payable, and billing. Now featuring a corresponding seven-minute podcast for each chapter found on the book's companion website, Accounting Best Practices is the perfect, do-it-yourself book for the manager who wants to significantly boost their accounting department. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Inventory Accounting Steven M. Bragg, 2005-03-18 Dramatically improve inventory accuracy with bestselling authorSteven Bragg's step-by-step guidelines Inventory Accounting is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide tosetting up an inventory accounting system and keeping it running atmaximum efficiency. This hands-on book provides accountingprofessionals with essential information on how to: * Set up an accounting system that efficiently handles accumulatinginventory costs, summarizing accounts, and standard journal entriesused to record transactions * Use best practices to increase the efficiency ofinventory-tracking and costing functions * Install unique controls to combat inventory fraud * Implement a step-by-step checklist of activities for inventorycounting procedures * Save hours of valuable time researching various GAAP referencemanuals * Adapt inventory tracking and costing systems to accommodate avariety of manufacturing systems Spanning the entire spectrum of inventory accounting, InventoryAccounting deftly explores every facet of the field to helpprofessionals eliminate inaccuracies from their inventoryaccounting systems. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: The CFO Guidebook Steven M Bragg, 2020-06-28 The CFO manages the financial structure and oversees the financial performance of an organization, so this is a critical and demanding management position. The CFO Guidebook provides the CFO with detailed advice regarding how to be most effective in every aspect of the job. The book covers all parts of the CFO's traditional finance role, including budgeting, fundraising, investments, going public, investor relations, and share management. It goes on to address more recent additions to the job, such as strategic planning, risk management, the control environment, and information technology. Given its comprehensive coverage of the CFO position, The CFO Guidebook can serve as a reference manual for anyone wanting to become more effective in the position. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: IFRS Made Easy Steven M. Bragg, 2010-12-21 The definitive guide to all things IFRS IFRS Made Easy provides complete, easy-to-navigate coverage of all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) with concise explanations and hundreds of supporting examples. This reference tool goes anywhere you go-to a client's office, on a business trip, or to an important lunch meeting, with on-the-spot answers to any questions that arise. Practical, plain -language explanation of the international financial accounting and reporting standards Summarizes International Financial Reporting Standards Liberally sprinkled with definitions and examples Notes applicable IFRS source documents Written for every company struggling with the impact of convergence, IFRS Made Easy clearly explains how IFRS will impact your company, how you will need to account for various specific items, and more. This book is filled with practical techniques and rules of thumb for understanding the day-to-day IFRS issues every accountant, controller or CFO is sure to face-and puts all the answers you need at your fingertips. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accounting Control Best Practices Steven M. Bragg, 2009-03-03 Praise for Accounting Control Best Practices, Second Edition A comprehensive, well-organized reference manual that is perfect for managers and auditors of public and private companies. Whether you wish to comply with the rigors of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or take your company to the next level, Accounting Control Best Practices, Second Edition contains virtually everything you'll need to design, challenge, and improve your company's internal control environment. —Matthew T. Posta, Esq., CPA Steven Bragg continues to improve the accounting field by providing thorough, step-by-step instruction in accounting best practices. During a recent software conversion, his book was my expert guide ensuring that the previous manual controls were replaced with the now automated process. It provides practical steps for both small and large organizations. —Melody TroesserDirector of Accounting ServicesCole County Residential Services, Inc. This updated reference is a comprehensive source for those who design, implement, or evaluate controls. Guidance is focused on understanding and mitigating risks, while also acknowledging the importance of efficiency and the use of automated systems. A very worthwhile addition to our knowledge base in today's control-aware environment. —Clint Davies, PrincipalBerry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker |
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| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accountants' Guidebook: Second Edition: A Financial and Managerial Accounting Reference Steven M. Bragg, 2014-06-17 The accountant is responsible for many activities, which may require years of training and experience to fully comprehend. The Accountants' Guidebook provides a practical knowledge of how to complete many accounting tasks, while also imparting an understanding of the more critical accounting standards. The book is intended to accelerate the learning curve of the professional accountant. Topics covered include accounting procedures, GAAP for common transactions, closing the books, producing financial statements and other reports, collection tactics, payroll management, budgeting, and much more. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Construction Accounting Steven M. Bragg, 2016-10-31 Construction Accounting addresses every aspect of the accounting for a construction business. The intent is to not only explain accounting concepts, but also provide examples and show how an accounting system can be constructed and operated. The book pays particular attention to unique aspects of construction accounting that are not encountered in other industries, including the job cost ledger, change orders, back charges, percentage of completion calculations, and the treatment of anticipated losses on contracts. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Treasury Management Steven M. Bragg, 2010-02-12 Praise for Treasury Management The Practitioner's Guide Steven Bragg has written a broad-based look at the treasurer's function that is as timely as it is complete. This book is an excellent choice for experienced treasury personnel, those new to the area, or the small business CFO needing to develop additional expertise. ?Matthew Boutte, Asset/Liability Manager, AVP, Sterling Bank Cash is king! Steven Bragg's Treasury Management: The Practitioner's Guide peels back the onion on the most pressing topics facing today's treasurer?cash management, financing, risk management, and treasury systems. ?Geoffrey Garland, Controller, Staco Systems This book gives an insight into the various intricacies, augmented with examples and flowcharts, involved in a treasury role. It gives a practical and detailed approach to cash management. A must-read for accounting heads of small businesses who have the additional responsibility of being a treasurer. ?Priya K Srinivasan, Owner, Priya K Srinivasan CPA Treasury Management: The Practitioner's Guide describes all aspects of the treasury function. This comprehensive book includes chapters covering the treasury department, cash transfer methods, cash forecasting, cash concentration, working capital management, debt management, equity management, investment management, foreign exchange risk management, interest risk management, clearing and settlement systems, and treasury systems. If you are a treasurer, CFO, cash manager, or controller, Treasury Management: The Practitioner's Guide allows you to quickly grasp the real world of treasury management and the many practical and strategic issues faced by treasurers and financial professionals today. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Nonprofit Accounting: A Practitioner's Guide Steven M. Bragg, 2014-05 Nonprofit Accounting provides guidance in how to create and operate a nonprofit accounting system, close the books, and produce financial statements - all while operating in accordance with the unique nonprofit accounting standards. Coverage of nonprofit accounting standards includes revenue recognition, joint costs, split-interest agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. The book also describes detailed systems of control, budgeting, and ratio analysis to maintain a proper level of control over funds. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Governmental Accounting Steven M. Bragg, 2018-10-20 The accounting used by government entities is substantially different from the accounting used by for-profit organizations. This book describes the unique aspects of governmental accounting, including the use of funds, the modified accrual basis of accounting, and many unique financial statement formats and disclosures. There is a strong emphasis on common accounting transactions, the comprehensive annual financial report, budgetary reporting, and nonexchange transactions. In short, Governmental Accounting is an essential desk reference for the professional accountant. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual Steven M. Bragg, 2007-12-14 Now in a fifth edition, Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual: A Blueprint for Running an Effective and Efficient Department is a how-to guide on creating an effective and efficient accounting department policies and procedures manual. Written by Steven Bragg, the foremost authority in accounting and controllership issues, the new edition includes: A new, complimentary Web site providing readers with the foundation for creating or enhancing their accounting department policies and procedures manual More coverage of accounting procedures including inventory, billing, cash receipts, pricing, order entry, credit, collections, sales returns, capital budgeting, cash forecasting, payroll, and closing the books Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual is the tool every accounting department needs to regularize and systematize its procedures to match the best in the industry. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accounting Reference Desktop Steven M. Bragg, 2002-10-16 Discusses issues not covered in other books, including bestpractices budgeting, closing the books, and control systems. Includes interest factor tables, sample forms for data entry,sample report formats for internal as well as externalreports. Features flowcharts and checklists for key control points inthe major accounting processes. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Cost Reduction Analysis Steven M. Bragg, 2010-05-24 Discover the tools for knowing the costs your company should cut, without impacting its ability to deliver goods and services New from Steve Bragg, this book provides the tools for determining which costs a company should cut, without impacting its ability to deliver goods and services. It explains how to use throughput analysis in order to locate bottleneck operations in a company, which in turn dictates where capital investments should (and should not) be made. Delves into process analysis, to determine where excess resources are being used in a business process Describes the total cost of ownership, showing how a single purchasing decision actually snowballs into a variety of ancillary costs Shows how to create and use a spend management system to reduce procurement costs Shows how just-in-time systems can be used to eliminate inventory costs Cost Reduction Analysis: Tools and Strategies provides examples to show how much cost can potentially be eliminated to avoid drastic action later that can imperil your corporation's direction and future. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: The Accounting Procedures Guidebook Steven M Bragg, 2018-07-11 The typical business needs a system of policies and procedures in order to reduce errors, minimize fraud, and maintain tight control over its operations. The Accounting Procedures Guidebook contains the detailed procedures and forms needed for every accounting system, from accounts payable to treasury, as well as for such operational areas as order entry, shipping, purchasing, and receiving. Procedures are separately stated for manual and computerized accounting systems. The book also addresses how to create and enforce procedures, as well as when to update them. In short, this book provides the baseline policy and procedure information needed to enhance the operations of any business. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Credit & Collection Guidebook Steven M Bragg, 2020-09-17 Delayed payments by customers can seriously impact the finances of a business, but it is usually necessary to offer some level of credit to them. The Credit & Collection Guidebook shows how to strike a balance between more sales and a reasonable amount of bad debt. It does so by focusing on when to extend credit to questionable customers and how to select the best approach to collecting from late-paying customers. The discussion includes credit policies, credit monitoring, collection techniques, and the necessary controls, procedures, and reports to manage the process. The book also addresses more advanced concepts, such as credit and collection technology, the role of product and service improvements, and litigation tactics. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accounting for Inventory Steven M. Bragg, 2015-11-02 The inventory asset is difficult to track and assign a cost to, and so represents a significant source of financial statement errors. Accounting for Inventory presents every issue that the accountant needs to create and maintain a comprehensive system of inventory accounting. Topics covered include inventory counting systems, cost layering, standard costing, overhead allocation, the lower of cost or market rule, disclosures, transfer pricing, budgeting, measurements, and much more. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Hospitality Accounting Steven M. Bragg, 2015-01-22 This book covers the essential accounting for anyone in the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, restaurants, spas, and similar businesses. The book familiarizes the accountant with basic concepts and then addresses the various types of financial statements and the accounting needed to construct them. More detailed financial accounting topics include payroll, fixed assets, and payables. There are also many managerial accounting chapters, such as the construction of a budget, price formulation systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, and cash management. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Cost Accounting Fundamentals Steven M Bragg, 2022-02-23 Cost accounting is an essential management tool that can uncover profitability improvements and provide support for key business decisions. Cost Accounting Fundamentals shows how to improve a business with constraint analysis, target costing, capital budgeting, price setting, and cost of quality analysis. The book also addresses the essential tasks of inventory valuation and job costing, and shows how to create a cost collection system for these activities. In short, this book contains the essential tools needed to foster more profitable decision-making by management. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Real Estate Accounting: Third Edition: A Practitioner's Guide Steven M. Bragg, 2019-11-22 The real estate professional needs to be aware of the accounting rules for real estate, in order to avoid adverse reporting outcomes. Real Estate Accounting covers the accounting rules for every type of real estate transaction, which can be used to structure real estate deals appropriately. The book covers the accounting for retail land sales, real estate sales, property exchanges, and the sale of time-share intervals. It also reveals the related financial statement presentations and accompanying disclosures. In addition, it describes the accounting related to the rental of property, and investments in real estate ventures. In short, this book is the go-to reference for discerning the proper accounting treatment for a real estate transaction. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: The Investor Relations Guidebook Steven M. Bragg, 2012-05-01 The Investor Relations Guidebook covers every aspect of the investor relations function. It delves into the construction of a value proposition for a business and how to communicate it to investors, as well as how to conduct an earnings call and provide guidance. The book also describes the players in the investment community, the various types of SEC filings, how to organize an annual shareholder meeting, the mechanics of road shows, and the steps involved in an initial public offering. There are review questions and answers at the end of every chapter, as well as links to relevant podcast episodes. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: GAAP Guidebook Steven M Bragg, 2020-11-08 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used as the basis for financial reporting. The original GAAP documents span thousands of pages, and so are difficult to research. The GAAP Guidebook solves this problem by condensing GAAP into a single volume. This book describes the key elements of each topic, how accounting information is disclosed, and where to look in the FASB Codification source documents for additional information. The text contains hundreds of practical examples that show how to apply GAAP to real-world situations, as well as sample journal entries and usage tips. In short, the GAAP Guidebook serves as a handy reference for accountants who need quick answers to difficult problems. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Agricultural Accounting Steven M Bragg, 2016-08-06 Agricultural Accounting addresses every aspect of the accounting that one might encounter in a farm, ranch, or related business. Topics covered include the accounting for crops and livestock, non-current farm assets, hedges and derivatives, and cooperatives. The intent is to not only explain accounting concepts, but also to provide examples and show how an accounting system can be constructed and operated. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Cost Accounting Steven M. Bragg, 2016-02-17 Cost Accounting provides in-depth coverage of all cost accounting concepts, incorporating practical advice regarding their real-world usage. The text goes well beyond the traditional cost accounting topics of inventory valuation and cost analysis to also cover inventory management, price setting, target costing, constraint analysis, and budgeting. The material is designed to give the student exposure to how these topics are dealt with in a business environment. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Health Care Accounting Steven M Bragg, 2020-04-19 Health care is one of the largest industries in the world, and involves some of the most complex accounting transactions. Given the financial challenges facing the industry, it is essential for the health care accountant to have a firm grasp of financial accounting. This book discusses the accounting and financial reporting issues related to hospitals, medical group practices, nursing homes, and other health care entities. The book covers the basic system of accounting, financial reporting, and many practical topics for the accountant, including revenue recognition, payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting, debt liabilities, and more. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: GAAP Guidebook: 2020 Edition Steven M. Bragg, 2019-11-10 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used as the basis for financial reporting. The original GAAP documents span thousands of pages, and so are difficult to research. The GAAP Guidebook solves this problem by condensing GAAP into a single volume. This book describes the key elements of each topic, how accounting information is disclosed, and where to look in the FASB Codification source documents for additional information. The text contains hundreds of practical examples that show how to apply GAAP to real-world situations, as well as sample journal entries and usage tips. In short, the GAAP Guidebook serves as a handy reference for accountants who need quick answers to difficult problems. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Accounting for Casinos and Gaming Steven M. Bragg, 2022-04-17 Casino and gaming operations have some of the most unique accounting and control issues found in any industry. Accounting for Casinos and Gaming delves into gaming operations, covering those accounting issues most relevant to a gaming entity. Topics covered include the accounting for loyalty and incentive programs, jackpots, chips and tokens, licensing fees, payroll, marker collections, fixed assets, and interest capitalization. The book also addresses gaming controls and federal reporting requirements. This unique resource is ideal for anyone operating a casino or gaming operation, or who wants to learn more about the industry. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Fixed Asset Accounting: Sixth Edition Steven M. Bragg, 2022-12-07 Fixed assets can be one of the largest asset groups within an organization, and requires special accounting that differs from the accounting used for any other assets. The Fixed Asset Accounting book comprehensively addresses every GAAP and IFRS accounting rule related to these crucial assets, including interest capitalization, asset retirement obligations, depreciation, impairment, and disposal. The book delves into many other areas of interest to the accountant, including the record keeping, controls, policies and procedures, measurements, asset tracking, and auditing procedures related to fixed assets. In short, Fixed Asset Accounting is the go-to source for all accounting issues related to fixed assets. |
| accountants guidebook by steven bragg: Governmental Accounting Steven M Bragg, 2020-11-10 The accounting used by government entities is substantially different from the accounting used by for-profit organizations. This book describes the unique aspects of governmental accounting, including the use of funds, the modified accrual basis of accounting, and many unique financial statement formats and disclosures. There is a strong emphasis on common accounting transactions, the comprehensive annual financial report, budgetary reporting, and nonexchange transactions. In short, Governmental Accounting is an essential desk reference for the professional accountant. |
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