TY - BOOK AU - Nedved, J.C. TI - Builder's accounting SN - 408000953 AV - HF 5601 .N43 1973 PY - 1973/// CY - London, United Kingdom PB - Newnes KW - ACCOUNTING N1 - Includes index; 1. Builder's Basic Accounting -- 2. Growing in Size -- 3. Accounting for Builder's Profit -- 4. Partnership and Company Accounts -- 5. Builder's Cost Control and Cost Record -- 6. Management Accounting in Construction N2 - This book is concerned with business builder's business. It provides an introduction to the accounting system in general and the builder's accounting system in particular. In the present highly competitive environment a builder must possess the necessary technical expertise- but even more, he must be a competent businessman. This, in turn, involves a combination of business and managerial skills as well as the necessary technical experience. Modern business depends on effective communication and adequate information. It is the main purpose of accounting to provide the financial information which enables a businessman to operate profitably and also competitively. In addition, the accounting and costing systems should enable the builder to exercise control over the various aspects of his trade activity, with a view to increased efficiency ER -