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Auditing 101 — get a crash course in the world of auditing and a description of the types of tasks you'll be expected to perform during a typical day on the jobIt's risky business — find out about audit risk and arm yourself with the know-how to collect the right type of evidence to support your decisionsAuditing in the real world — dig into tons of sample business records to perform your first auditFocus on finances — learn how both ends of the financial equation — balance sheet and income statement — need to be presented on your client's financial statementsSeal the deal — get the lowdown on how to wrap up your audit and write your opinionAfter the audit — see the types of additional services that may be asked of you after you've issued your professional opinion","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56290626404725,"sku":"9780470530719","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780470530719_44f98cd2-afed-436e-9df1-299dd49a703d.jpg?v=1786013406"},{"product_id":"9781118176825","title":"Intermediate Accounting For Dummies","description":"The easy way to master an intermediate accounting course  Intermediate accounting courses are required for students seeking bachelor's degrees in accounting and often for degrees in finance, business administration, and management. 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With easy-to-understand explanations and realworld examples, Intermediate Accounting For Dummies covers all the topics you'll encounter in an intermediate accounting course: the conceptual framework of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial ratio analysis, equity accounting, investment strategies, financial statement preparation, and more Tracks to a typical intermediate accounting curriculumExpert information and real-world examplesOther titles from Loughran: Financial Accounting For Dummies and Auditing For Dummies With the help of Intermediate Accounting For Dummies, you'll discover the fast and easy way to take the confusion out of the complex theories and methods associated with a typical intermediate accounting course.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296271380853,"sku":"9781118176825","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781118176825_c620c935-b6a7-4e7d-a2e2-a3dd2e8c5d8b.jpg?v=1786018672"},{"product_id":"9781394206018","title":"Nonprofit Bookkeeping \u0026 Accounting For Dummies, 2nd Edition","description":"Beginner-friendly information you need to successfully manage finances in a not-for-profit organization Nonprofit Bookkeeping \u0026amp; Accounting For Dummies is a helpful guide for anyone who is responsible for financial and accounting operations in nonprofit organizations or needs to read and understand a nonprofit financial statement. 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