This novella uses its fun and fictional story setting to highlight how an understanding of basic accounting concepts and related information is necessary to operate a business successfully. Its unique format will engage and motivate readers and learners from a wide variety of backgrounds, and enlighten them as to the need and use of accounting in their various professional careers. The story line chronologically follows a realistic progression of events that occur when a business is created. Each chapter focuses on a key event in the exciting life of this hypothetical start-up company. For anyone entering a business related career without an accounting background, and for bank training classes—particularly new hires entering into lending and credit approval responsibilities.