Learning Accountancy

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"A readable and no nonsense guide to accountancy and the accounting principles, written in a clear and understandable way. It would have been good to have had this book whilst I was training!"-Simon Robinson FCA DChA, Principal, Shipleys LLP"This new book, Learning Accountancy: The Novel Way by Zarir Suntook, is simply full of well explained examples that lead the reader easily into the basics of accountancy. As an interested novice with some responsibility for accounts, I find the description of a complete modern system presented in this way, very useful, and I particularly value the overall arrangement of topics which allows specific queries to be so readily accessed."-Sir John Skehel, FRS, FmedSci; Former Director of The National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, London"Learning Accountancy: The Novel Way is what it says it is and more. The simplification of accounting concepts is refreshing. Having personally persevered with texts which start with double-entry, this approach using simple examples starting with explanation of Cash flow, etc. is much appreciated. I look forward to publication and contemplate introducing this text as part of our course."-Ed Robinson, Principal, Kensington College, Bloomsbury, London"This is an excellent introduction to the arcane mysteries of accountancy, especially because the author does not assume an unrealistic level of knowledge or experience on the reader's part. He starts at the beginning and works methodically through both the academic principles and the nitty gritty of professional and commercial practice."-Martin Frost, Senior Tax Manager, Shipleys LLP"This is a concise, practical approach on how to read, understand and produce a Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Management Accounts. The novelty is that, from the outset, it defuses any mystique perceived in the accountancy process, and enables the reader immediately to grasp the essentials."-Jeremy Jacobs, Solicitor (retired)"A more logical way of learning book-keeping establishes the reasons for learning double entry before you have to master the principles. Recommended as an introduction to book-keeping, not least because of its clear explanations."-Sue Magee, The Book Bag, 2010"... different from other books on the market. Zarir's book demonstrates in a clear and simple way the function of cash flow statements and profit and loss statements and balance sheets with numerous examples explaining the detail. The book goes on to cover a wide range of topics including financial accounting, management information and internal control systems in typical accounts departments ... it is not intended to produce a fully-fledged accountants, but to help the layman or aspiring student or businessman gain a valuable insight into the theory and practice of book keeping and accountancy"-Brian Page, Mensa Magazine, January 2011