{"product_id":"accounting-policies-and-procedures-manual-a-blueprint-for-running-an-effective-and-efficient-department-5e-9780470146620","title":"Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual  A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow in a fifth edition,  Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual: A Blueprint for Running an Effective and Efficient Department  is a how-to guide on creating an effective and efficient accounting department policies and procedures manual.  .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Web Site xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Accounting Manuals 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 General Accounting Manual 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Corporate Policies Manual 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Accounting Procedures 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Purchasing Card Manual 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Accounting Controls Manual 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Year-End Manual 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Budgeting Manual 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Property Accounting Manual 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.10 Forms Manual 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.11 Document Management Manual 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.12 User Manual 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.13 Information Technology Manual 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.14 Human Resources Manual 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.15 ISO 9000 Quality Standards 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.16 In The Beginning 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.17 Procedures to Write and Change Procedures 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 General Accounting Manual 16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Charts of Accounts 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Accounting Term Definitions 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Job Descriptions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Activities Calendar 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Accounting Policies 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Process Cycle Descriptions 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Accounting Procedures 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Procedure Statements 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Writing Style 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Writing Mechanics 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Flowcharting for a Procedures Manual 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Format of The Procedure 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Work Steps for Constructing a Procedures Manual 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Suggested List of Procedures 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Other Uses for Procedures Manuals 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Maintaining and Distributing Accounting Manuals 88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Maintaining Accounting Manuals 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Responsibility for Maintenance of Manuals 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Physical Construction of The Manual’s Binder 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Creation and Storage of The Master Manual Copy 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Creation and Maintenance of The Distribution Mailing List 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Physical Distribution Process 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Issuances to New Employees 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Manual Retrieval 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Benefits of Using Electronic Manuals 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Disadvantages of Using Electronic Manuals 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Basic Electronic Manual 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13 Accounting Manual on an Intranet, Extranet, or the Internet 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.14 Electronic Manual with Embedded Hypertext 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.15 Electronic Manual with Advanced Indexing Features 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.16 Electronic Manual with Built-in Help Information 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.17 Electronic Manual with Built-in Tutorials 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.18 Writing Tips for Electronic Manuals 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.19 Example of Comprehensive Electronic Manual Features 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.20 Using the PDF Format for Electronic Files 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.21 Maintaining an Electronic Manual 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Corporate Policies Manual 120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Accounting Procedures 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Purchasing Card Manual 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Accounting Controls Manual 324\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Basic Order Entry Controls 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Computerized Order Entry Controls 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Electronic Order Entry Controls 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Basic Credit Granting Controls 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Computerized Credit Granting Controls 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Basic Purchasing Controls 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Basic Inventory Procurement Controls 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Computerized Purchasing Controls 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Procurement Card Controls 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 Goods in Transit Controls 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 Manual Receiving Controls 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 Computerised Receiving System Controls 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.14 Receiving—Evaluated Receipts Controls 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.15 Manual Accounts Payable Controls 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.16 Computerized Accounts Payable Controls 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.17 Manual Cash Disbursement Controls 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.18 Computerized Cash Disbursement Controls 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.19 Electronic Payment Controls 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.20 Basic Inventory Storage\/Movement Controls 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.21 Basic Perpetual Inventory Tracking Controls 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.22 Computerized Perpetual Inventory Tracking Controls 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.23 Inventory Bar Code Scanning Controls 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.24 Inventory Zone Putaway and Picking Controls 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.25 Inventory Pick-to-Light Controls 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.26 Inventory Cross-Docking Controls 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.27 Inventory Valuation Controls 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.28 Obsolete Inventory Controls 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.29 Manufacturing Resources Planning Controls 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.30 Just-in-Time Manufacturing Controls 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.31 Basic Shipping Controls 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.32 Drop Shipping Controls 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.33 Shippings—Evaluated Receipts Controls 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.34 Basic Billing System Controls 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.35 Computerized Billing System Controls 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.36 Advanced Billing System Controls 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.37 Credit Memo Controls 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.38 Basic Cash Receipt Controls 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.39 Basic Check Handling Controls 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.40 Computerized Check Handling Controls 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.41 Credit Card Receipt Controls 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.42 Lockbox Receipt Controls 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.43 Petty Cash Controls 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.44 Investment Controls 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.45 Basic Payroll System Controls 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.46 Computerized Timekeeping Controls 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.47 Computerized Payroll System Controls 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.48 Payroll Self-Service Controls 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.49 Cash Payroll Payment Controls 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.50 Electronic Payroll Payment Controls 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.51 Electronic Payroll Remittance Controls 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.52 Outsourced Payroll Controls 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.53 Fixed Asset Controls 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Period-End Manual 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Period-End Manual 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Closing Procedure by Position 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Soft Close 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Year-End Close 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 New Year Startup 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Budget Manual 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 System of Interlocking Budgets 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Sample Budget 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Flex Budget 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Budgeting Process 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Budgetary Control Systems 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Property Accounting Manual 422\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Project Cost Report 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Record Keeping for Land Projects 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Record Keeping for Land Improvement Projects 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Record Keeping for Building Projects 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Record Keeping for Factory Equipment Projects 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Record Keeping for Office Equipment Projects 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Record Keeping for Vehicles 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Record Keeping for Leasehold Improvements 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 Record Keeping for Leases 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.11 Sample Property Accounting Manual 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Forms Manual 463\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Identify Needed Forms 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Rules for Form Creation 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Creating the Forms Manual 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Electronic Forms 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Document Management Manual 475\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 User Manual 493\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Starting the Manual 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Outlining and Updating the User Manual 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Sample User Manual 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 513\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402295779671,"sku":"9780470146620","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/accounting-policies-and-procedures-manual-a-blueprint-for-running-an-effective-and-efficient-department-5e-9780470146620","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}