Okay, so I grabbed this beast of a book thinking it'd be my accounting holy grail—and honestly? It kinda is... but with some quirks.

First off, this thing is THICK. Like, 'could double as a doorstop' thick. The font? Tiny. My glasses and I had a love-hate relationship by page 50. But hey, it crams NINE accounting books into one, so I’ll forgive the eye strain.

The content itself? Surprisingly digestible! The 'For Dummies' vibe holds up—complex topics broken down with clear examples and step-by-step guides. Perfect for brushing up skills or surviving volunteer work (shoutout to one reviewer’s husband!).

Now, the drama: the online access confusion. Spoiler—the code instructions are on PAGE ONE (why’s everyone missing this?!). Also, paperback buyers BEWARE: spring for the spiral-bound version unless you enjoy wrestling a floppy, rebellious textbook.

Biggest letdown? It’s VERY U.S.-centric. Aussies/global folks, brace for irrelevant tax bits. And no, it’s not a practice workbook (RIP my hopes for endless accounting drills).

Verdict? 4/5 stars—stellar content if you skip the paperback and live Stateside. Just... maybe read it near a window for natural light.