2 out of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Save your money; don't buy this book.Sunday, March 20, 2005
Considering the high cost of this book, it was definitely not worth it. Most of the information in this book could have been accessed for free through the IRS. I should have paid attention to the negative reviews that were written by other people to not buy this book. In addition, the entire book deals with single-entry bookkeeping. It tells you that you should hire an accountant or a professional payroll firm to do other types of bookkeeping. Most people like myself, who buy self-help books, are financially challenged, and buy these books to learn how to do everything themselves. We cannot afford to hire outside help.
23 out of 24 people found the following review helpful:
Not that much informationSunday, April 25, 2004
Based on some of the glaring reviews, I was really expecting a superior book here. What I got wasn't even good for the green as green novice.
I was anxious to read the tax information since some reviewers had noted how great that was, but alas, I found it to be note much different from what I get from the IRS or even by reading basic tax forms...FOR FREE!
I'd pass on this one.
28 out of 29 people found the following review helpful:
Good to average accounting bookWednesday, April 14, 2004
This bookisn't bad for somebody who is completely new to accounting, but I found it average for anyone with any modicumof experience. Might be good for people with C-Corporations, but not for people with S-Corporations.
60 out of 68 people found the following review helpful:
Okay for someone newSunday, July 06, 2003
Most og the context in Keeping the books is either basic or outdated. If you are brand new or like I was, lousy at organization, you will find an idea or two from Keeping The Books.
20 out of 60 people found the following review helpful:
Bookkeeping for dummies - brilliant!Sunday, March 24, 2002
When I started my first business, I found this book priceless: step-by-step instructions on how to keep business accounts and what accounts need keeping, and when to update them. The appendix contains templates of all the major records needed for a small business. For someone who knew nothing this was a real lifebelt. Very easy to read, and immediately useful.