A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to Understand Resource for Non-Accountants Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have guide for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon, and have no clue about balance sheets, income statements, or statements of cash flows. Whether you own a business, plan on starting one, or just want to control your own assets, you'll find everything you need to know: How to prepare and use financial statements How to manage budgets How to deal with audits and auditors How to control cash flows How to use accounting ratios to interpret financial statements For entrepreneurs or anyone who needs to rush up on accounting fast, this book will have you up and running in no time. "A definite must-have for any business owner!" --Julie A. Aydlott, CFE, author of The Quick Guide to Small Business Budgeting "A good choice for anyone who is finding accounting difficult to understand." --Dr. Richard A. Samuelson, emeritus professor of accounting, San Diego State University