The basics. Getting started
A brief look at the origins of bookkeeping
Setting up the record keeping system
Intermediate topics. Recording the sales cycle
Recording the purchases cycle
Transactions between the company and its owners
Remittances to the government
Maintaining a petty cash system
When the damn thing just won't balance
When your books are already a mess
Advanced issues. The role of the external accountant
Budgeting: planning for the future
Monitoring cash flow: how not to run out of money
A brief look at foreign currency
Appendix B - Resources for the growing business
Figure: the operating cycle
