Recommend Me Study Material for Accounting

Wystri Warrick on 21/01/2019 - 15:55
Last edited 31/01/2019 - 13:43

Greetings fellow Ozbargainer's.

I’m considering studying a diploma in accounting.
I've just been googling and being a newbie to the world of finance I'm finding it a wee bit difficult, so I've created this post in the hopes that some of the Ozbargain financial whizzes could recommend me some material to study be it books, websites YouTube etc.
I’d also be very grateful for any helpful info, tips etc.

Happy Ozbargaining, Wystri Warrick.

Update :
I'd just like to thank everyone for all your help and suggestions, I've now got some excellent material to study.
Happy Ozbargaining :).

Financial Accounting

Comments

  • GG57 on 21/01/2019 - 16:12
    +3

    I'm pretty sure that your education provider will supply a list of reference books etc., that are to be used during the course.

    • Wystri Warrick on 21/01/2019 - 16:47
      +1

      Being a slow learner I wanted to get a head start, I also wanted to do well when I start the diploma.

  • swapsey on 21/01/2019 - 16:13
    +1

    Principles of accounting course, free via iTunes

  • atris17 on 21/01/2019 - 16:14
    +2

    Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki

    Good reading with any accounting book, there loads of youtube about it too.
    There some accounting 101 in it too

    • Wystri Warrick on 21/01/2019 - 16:50
      +1

      Thanks for the recommendation I'll check it out :).

    • Diji1 on 21/01/2019 - 18:49

      Seriously?

      Robert Kiyosaki is a get rich scam artist who sells useless information products.

  • elgrande on 21/01/2019 - 16:16
    +1

    Jelly beans

  • Fergy1987 on 21/01/2019 - 16:48
    +2

    They will tell you what books to get. When I did mine I literally had a pen and a calculator and some notepads…..I guess all replaced by a laptop now. But they either provide you the source material if online or give you a list of books you need.

    Don't go studying anything you don't need to study just for funsies. Will just get confusing. Also learn your debits and credits and you'll be fine.

  • Savas on 21/01/2019 - 16:51
    +1

    I search for the subject codes on StuDoco so i can get a head start to look at practice exams and slides people have uploaded. It should also be easy to look somewhere on your university website what textbooks you need. Also it should say somewhere what date from you can access your eLearning pages.

    • Wystri Warrick on 21/01/2019 - 16:55
      +1

      Aha very interesting, gonna check this out now.
      Thanks Savas! =D

      • Savas on 21/01/2019 - 16:58
        +1

        Also you should be able to find the email for your course coordinators. They'd probably be happy if you ask them how to prepare and what books they recommend. When does your course start?

        • Wystri Warrick on 21/01/2019 - 17:04
          +1

          Aha thanks Savas =D.
          Next year.

          • Savas on 21/01/2019 - 17:19
            +1

            @Wystri Warrick: Ohhh you have heaps of time. Where are you going to be studying again?

            • Wystri Warrick on 21/01/2019 - 17:22
              +1

              @Savas: Yeah, just thought I'd get a head start as I'm a slow learner lol and better than watching tv or something when I'm not working.
              Adelaide city TAFE.

              • Savas on 21/01/2019 - 18:51
                +1

                @Wystri Warrick: Sounds exciting! I'm sure they make it really easy so don't stress too much.

  • ihbh on 21/01/2019 - 20:29
    +1

    Try Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) or even Udemy.

    • Wystri Warrick on 22/01/2019 - 11:42
      +1

      Thanks ihbh, will check them out! :D

  • bazza1980 on 21/01/2019 - 21:00
    +1

    Accounting for Dummies, I hear the 6th edition is the best one yet :P

    https://www.dummies.com/store/product/Accounting-For-Dummies…

    • Wystri Warrick on 22/01/2019 - 11:43
      +1

      Thanks bazza1980, will check it out! :D
      The name of the books has always put me off from reading them lol.

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