Office Routine and Bookkeeping: A Method of Teaching the Science of Accounts and of Illustrating the Routine in Business Offices Course (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George W. Schwartz

9780332525679: Office Routine and Bookkeeping: A Method of Teaching the Science of Accounts and of Illustrating the Routine in Business Offices Course (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332525678 ISBN 13: 9780332525679

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the essentials of office routine and bookkeeping with clear, practical instruction.

This course teaches the science of accounts through hands-on practice, emphasizing accurate data, neat writing, and efficient work flows in a business office. You’ll learn double-entry methods, how to set up Day Books, Journals, and Ledgers, and how to post and balance accounts with confidence.

The material walks you through real-world tasks, from choosing the right books to making and posting entries, checking work, and preparing a trial balance. It includes a model Day Book-Journal and Ledger, plus step-by-step exercises that mirror the work of a trainee in a bookkeeping department. The course also covers practical forms and procedures, such as journalizing, posting, and handling sundry accounts, so you can build reliable, business‑like records.
What you’ll experience

Introductory and complete courses in office routine and bookkeeping with practical emphasis on accuracy and neatness.
Hands-on methods for double-entry bookkeeping, including debit and credit rules and posting to ledgers.
Model books and guided exercises that show how to copy, post, and balance accounts.
Tips on developing a clear writing style and disciplined study habits to reduce errors.

Ideal for readers of early accounting texts and students seeking a structured, practice‑based introduction to bookkeeping, with a focus on applying concepts in real business settings. This edition aims to help learners gain a solid foundation in routine office work and the essentials of financial recordkeeping.

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