Accounting at Your Fingertips

A one-stop accounting reference.

This guide covers all topics related to the monthly accounting process: organization and proper accounting procedures; creating a chart of accounts; posting accounts to the general ledger; reporting assets and expenses; handling receivables, payroll, and cost of goods and services; end-of-month accounting tasks and procedures; producing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and end-of-year payroll reports; closing the books at the end of the year; and much more.
—Thumbtabs and other navigational aids make this the quintessential reference book on accounting.

George R. Murray, CPA , is an accountant with more than 45 years experience. He has been in private practice since 1991, specializing in taxation, litigation support, and consulting services for small businesses and start-ups.
Kathleen Murray, CPA , has a degree in accounting and a Master's in journalism. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Time, and Forbes, among other publications.