I'll tell you, you can't go wrong with the "Dummies" series of books. In all seriousness, those books are great.
But, if you would like to have a more formal and/or thorough body of knowledge, think about enrolling in a "Financial Accounting I" class at your local university or community college. You'll get ALOT out of that class.
I 'm very familiar with all aspects of accounting, so if you have any other questions, let me know.
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