Book-Keeping by Double Entry (Classic Reprint)

John Mescall

ISBN 10: 1330327837 / ISBN 13: 9781330327838

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book on double-entry bookkeeping teaches the art of recording and classifying financial transactions. It provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and methods of double-entry bookkeeping, including the management and categorization of business transactions, the maintenance of accounting records, and the preparation of financial statements such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements. The book also presents double-entry bookkeeping within its broader historical context, and includes helpful insights into topics such as the averaging of accounts and the theoretical framework of the subject. The author's clear and engaging writing style makes this book an accessible and valuable resource for accountants, business owners, and anyone interested in the intricacies of double-entry bookkeeping. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330327838_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Book-Keeping by Double Entry (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330327837
• ISBN 13: 9781330327838
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Accounting

About this title

Synopsis

Master practical double-entry bookkeeping with clear, real-world examples.

This edition presents the essentials of keeping accounts using a simple, step-by-step approach. It lays out how to record daily transactions and manage the books that a merchant or trader relies on.

This book explains the core ledgers and books you’ll encounter in business accounting—the Day-Book, Invoice-Book, Cash-Book, and Bill-Book—along with how the Ledger ties them together. It also shows how to balance accounts, post entries, and produce a clear picture of profit, stock, and financial position. An Appendix adds practical explanations of mercantile terms and the averaging of accounts, plus guidance on a warehouse and stock records. The aim is straightforward, usable instruction for students, shopkeepers, and working professionals.

• See how daily transactions move from first notes to the Ledger using double-entry rules.
• Learn the purpose and use of Day-Book, Invoice-Book, Cash-Book, and Bill-Book in real business.
• Understand posting, balancing, and how to handle stock records and warehouse details.
• Access practical explanations of mercantile terms and common accounting procedures.

Ideal for readers who want hands-on, practical instruction in bookkeeping and everyday business accounting, from students to small business owners.