The Accounting Game: Basic Accounting Fresh from the Lemonade Stand
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (699 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1402211864 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 179 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Judith OrloffFor the past 25 years, Judith Orloff has been helping people transform their lives through self-awareness and education. In addition, Orloff is the founder of Educational Discoveries, Inc.Darrell MullisDarrell Mullis served as the Director of Training and Development at Educational Discoveries for over twelve years where he taught EDI's learning technology and developed a training program for its trainers. Mullis
It is, however, a serious and very effective examination of a very small but progressively complex business. There are not many books available on the market that make a complex and dry subject understandable and even fun. What if learning accounting could be as simple and fun as running a child's lemonade stand? It can.The Accounting Game presents financial information in a format so simple and so unlike a common accounting textbook, you may forget you're learning key skills that will help you get ahead! Using the world of a child's lemonade stand to teach the basics of managing your finances, this book makes a dry subject fun and understandable. It is not an oversimplification of accounting and financial principles. I highly recommend it to anyone frightened by either numbers or accountants." -John Hernandis, Director of Corporate Communications, American Greetings. This book successfully does just that." - ReviewerThe Clearest Explanation Ever of the Key Accounting BasicsThe world of accounting can be intimidating. "Fantastic Learning ToolDon't let this book title fool you. As you run your stand, you'll begin to understand and apply financial terms and concepts like assets, liabilities, earnings, inventory and notes payable, plus: --Interactive format gives you hands-on experience--Color-coded charts and worksheets help you remember key terms--Step-by-step process takes you from novice to expert with ease--Fun story fo
This book is soooooooo cool! It walks you through complex accounting This book is soooooooo cool!It walks you through complex accounting, using the simplicity of a lemonade stand. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 10 years and don’t see it lacking anything, as its critics suggest. Sure, you can supplement it with something that has more complex examples, but, the necessitaties are all there.A few other things:Vi. You'll Learn Just by Reading the First Chapter Alone! I was having a hard time understanding basic accounting principles that was introduced in one of my business classes, so I decided to buy this book so I could be more informed. I had already gotten an A in the class by the time I ordered the book, but because the teacher was so passionate about how we all need to know accounting, I decided to take heed. I never thought I would say "I kinda like accounting"! The premise used in this book for teaching basic accounting principles is incredibly creative. A lemonade stand! It reads like a story and that in itself makes it easier to follow than a text book. The authors keep it very simple starting out with a young boy wanting to sell lemonade. He has a few dollars (original investment), he borrows a few dollars
About the Author Judith OrloffFor the past 25 years, Judith Orloff has been helping people transform their lives through self-awareness and education. . In addition, Orloff is the founder of Educational Discoveries, Inc.Darrell MullisDarrell Mullis served as the Director of Training and Development at Educational Discoveries for over twelve years where he taught EDI's learning technology and developed a training program for its trainers. Mullis has also taught over 300 of the phenomenally successful Accounting Game seminars to thousands of Americans. Among her most significant accomplishments is the founding of the Burlington College in Vermont, where she also created a B.A. progr