Most small businesses find their accountant to be the most important member of their team. But whilst every business engages an accountant, very few get it right. Like all professions there are good and bad accountants. There are also accountants that suit your business and you. Getting it wrong can be the most costly mistake you could ever make. This book helps you make an informed choice on what to look for, by clearly presenting information about the role of accountants, which ones are doing it right, which ones aren't, and specific traits and qualifications to look for when making this important choice. How to Choose an Accountant also contains useful information on 'How tax works and how to reduce it', 'The key to running a successful business' and even a practical 'Business tax return checklist'.

This handy guide will help you choose the right accounting professionals to save you tax and help your business move forward.

"Replacing the Rainmaker" is a practical guide to business development for accountants. It offers an array of tools, techniques and strategies to help accountants win more work. It gives you everything you need to launch a successful firm-wide business development effort. Each topic in the book culminates with three key takeaways and many topics include step-by-step processes to help put the ideas into action. The book is supplemented by additional resources, including online workshops, templates, spreadsheets and any other materials needed to jump-start your business development efforts. The book is written for any CPA, whether you're a sole practitioner, staff accountant or partner at a large firm. If you have an open mind and a desire to grow your business through calculated business development strategies, this book is for you.

This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy. It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry. Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues. With the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry. Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2024 is fully updated and includes a newly commissioned article by actor Mark Weinman, a new foreword, 4 new interviews by casting director Sam Stevenson, giving timely advice in response to today's fast-changing industry landscape, and an article by Paterson Joseph.

Your bookkeeping workflow will be smoother and faster with QuickBooks 2011 -- but only if you spend more time using the program than figuring out how it works. This Missing Manual puts you in control: You'll not only find out how and when to use specific features, you'll also get basic accounting advice to help you through the learning process. Set up QuickBooks. Arrange files and preferences to suit your company. Manage your business. Track inventory, control spending, run payroll, and handle income. Follow the money. Examine everything from customer invoices to year-end tasks. Find key info quickly. Take advantage of QuickBooks’ reports, Company Snapshot, and search tools. Streamline your workflow. Set up the Home page and Online Banking Center to meet your needs. Build and monitor budgets. Learn how to keep your company financially fit. Share your financial data. Work with your accountant more efficiently.

This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work on stage, screen and radio. It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the actor. With several new articles and commentaries, Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2021 features aspects of the profession not previously covered, as well as continuing to provide valuable insight into auditions, interviews and securing work alongside a casting calendar and financial issues. This is a valuable professional tool in an industry where contacts and networking are key to career survival. All listings have been updated alongside fresh advice from industry experts.

The quickest way to do the books! Finances don’t have to put you in a funk! With the help of this all-encompassing book, you’ll get the easy-to-follow instruction you need to get your business’ ducks in a row—without ever losing your cool. Whether you’re a numbers person or have never spent much time with a calculator, you’ll discover how to use QuickBooks 2019 to make it easier than ever to handle your finances. This value-priced reference combines eight content-rich mini-books into one complete package, providing the answers you need to get the most out of the latest version of QuickBooks. No stone is left unturned, giving you everything you need to turn what used to be harrowing tasks into simple items you can check off on your to-do list. Helps you use QuickBooks to ease accounting chores, financial management, and business planning Provides guidance from an industry expert Shows you how to set up a QuickBooks accounting system, load the master files lists, invoice customers, pay vendors, track inventory, manage cash and bank accounts, and more Gives helpful troubleshooting tips to make your accounting easy Your time is precious—why waste a minute when QuickBooks can make it easier? Get started today!

Explains how to use QuickBooks to set-up and manage bookkeeping systems, track invoices, pay bills, manage payroll, generate reports, and determine job costs.

Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations investigates how teaching methods or curricula/programs in accounting can be improved. Volume 15 includes papers examining communication apprehension, self-directed learning in managerial accounting courses, and a section on integrating accounting with other business disciplines.