The Essential Accounting Dictionary is an up-to-date, authorative reference, containing over 3,000 entries explaining the most commonly used accounting terms in clear, concise, easy-to-understand language.This book focuses on defining the term that people today are most likely to encounter when dealing with accounting. Whether you want a better understanding of financial statements, investment reports, or taxes, or you want to communicate better as you operate your small business or have an edge in your accounting class, this handy reference will help you understand the precise meaning of any accounting term.