• Registration and set up
• Routine transactions
• Payroll
• Dividends
• VAT
• Invoicing Expenses
• IR35
• Year-end tasks

I use free accounting software for my own business, doing the routine bookkeeping myself but using a budget accountant to prepare my annual accounts. This low cost balance between using an accountant and going it alone is the knowledge level that I aim to share.

Other than a bonus chapter on setting up a cut price website, non-accounting aspects are not covered.

This book is intended for companies based in the UK.

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For undergraduate and MBA courses in Accounting and Finance.

Gain a complete grounding in Accounting and Finance and develop skills to work with financial information

Accounting and Finance: An Introduction 10th Edition by Eddie McLaney and Peter Atrill contains all the information on Accounting and Finance you need to start your career in business. With an emphasis on introducing topics in a step-by-step and accessible way, you will be taught how to understand and use financial information and reports, and will gain an appreciation of the key roles that both accounting and finance have to play in business decision-making. This bestselling text continues to be popular in universities and business schools, and makes the experience of learning about accounting and finance relevant and practical through its use of real numerical accounting techniques, the inclusion of important international financial standards, an increased number of activities to encourage learning in an active way, and through a range of relevant, real-world examples, many of which are new to this edition. Covering financial accounting, management accounting and financial management in a single text, this book is focused on providing you with the tools you need to make informed, successful business decisions.

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Accounting for Non-Accountants provides the perfect introduction to the basics of accounting and finance. Designed for non-specialists with little or no background in accounting, it guides readers through the maze of financial terms and accounting concepts and techniques in a clear and easy-to-follow style.

Now in its 11th edition, Accounting for Non-Accountants includes information on the UK GAAP accounting standards as well as an overview of current international standards, and updates including a new chapter on how competition, the financial markets and government economic policy can influence organizations. The book is structured clearly to provide in-depth understanding in three key areas: annual accounts (including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and reporting standards); management accounting (costing, marginal costing and budgetary controls); and financial management (including the cost of capital, working capital, investment appraisal and performance analysis).

With updated online resources, including additional review questions for each chapter and a multiple choice question section, Accounting for Non-Accountants is ideal for beginners and provides an excellent grounding for those taking accountancy qualifications.

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