Accounting Basics: Study Guide is probably the most comprehensive basic accounting theory book in existence today. And with its concise and clear explanations and 130 diagrams and images to bring the subject to life, it is also the simplest. It is quite simply the perfect guidebook and study aide for the accounting student. And while Accounting Basics: Study Guide has been tailor made for both high school and college students, it is also very handy for working professionals who need to brush up on all the basic accounting concepts and practices. Using this book you will: Fully understand the double-entry system of accounting (i.e. why one debits one thing and credits another) Learn the connection between the basic accounting equation and every single accounting entry you will ever make No longer need to memorize debits and credits (you'll jump your grades at the same time) Learn the format for T-accounts, the trial balance and all the financial statements Fully grasp inventory, the cost of goods sold formula and manufacturing businesses Master depreciation, doubtful debts and closing (year-end) entries And much, much more... Also available in this series: Accounting Basics: Workbook -The companion workbook, containing 88 questions and exercises, which correspond to all of the lessons and chapters in the Study Guide. Accounting Basics: Dictionary - The companion dictionary in the Accounting Basics series, with over 300 accounting and business terms defined. Accounting Basics: Complete Guide - A compilation of the Study Guide, Workbook and Dictionary in a single Accounting Basics publication.