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Good Low-Cost Accounting Simply Accounting 9 is a solid value for small business accounting. |
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The Best Course for Investors Your local community college might make you a better investor. Consider taking a course or two in accounting at a local college to boost your accounting knowledge. |
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| Knowledge@Wharton |
How Employee Stock Options Can Undermine the Value of Ordinary Shares What effect do options have on the number of stock shares a company has in circulation? The answer can make a big difference when a company computes its earnings per share, and when investors calculate the critical price-to-earnings ratio. |
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New QuickBooks, Simply Accounting Ship Two accounting packages now come in industry-specific flavors. |
