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jammy_dodger · jammy_dodger

Hi all, I am new to this forum... i need some advice please: I am currently in my last year of AAT studies, i have just had my results, and i failed one paper of my final year.... (not to worry though, as this was expected) anyway, i am looking to go self employed, and this is my current situation: (1)i have no...

New member from East London · Waz

Hi Members, I would like to introduce myself as a new member to this forum. I have been working as a book-keeper and accountant for 5 years now whilst studying for my AACA which has been on hold for some time. I have my private clients whom I prepare VAT/PAYROLL/SA100/CT600 for and am looking to set up a sm...

ADAS · ADAS

Hi folks, hopefully someone can help with with this because I've not come accross this situation before. I have a client who was a sole trader and his t/o was within a few thousand of the registration threshold but never went over it. In May this year he's converted the sole tradership to a Ltd Company. H...

Amy · Amy

I am doing the books for a sandwich shop. It is a partnership. They both put in 8000 and bought the business for 14000. How do i post the purchase of the business in sage? Sorry newbie prob be a straight forward question to you more experienced book keepers! Only qualified last year!! Thanks guys Amy A&am...

Jane · Jane

Hi everyone Had a meeting with a client yesterday, previous accountant was allowing 40p per mile for his business miles plus Capital Allowances on his car (proportioned for business and private use). I was under the impression that you could only claim capital allowances if you are claiming a prop...

Alfred · Alfred

Hi Has anyone used this software as i am concedering trying this out due to the software being free and not needing to pay annual fees. I am a dab hand at excel and have created a really good bookkeeping spreadsheet for use with clients but some still prefer some kind of software as requested by there acco...

Waz · Waz

Hi Members, I have worked for accountants for around 5 years now and have started my own accountancy practice. I am in the process of setting up a small office and was wondering whether there are any other individuals out there with similar experiences who would consider getting a shop front to carry o...

RDLewis · RDLewis

I have been doing the books for a client for several months now and most things have been ok, with the odd hiccup of not getting receipts for things, not getting paperwork in time and not getting bank statements until nearly a month later. Anyway, as part of my work for this client, I also run the payroll a...

Martyn Price · Martyn Price

I wonder if anyone can assist me, I have been using Sage Line 50 for some time, and have a question as I have made a mistake and cant seem to put it right... I had a payment for an invoice which was paid throught the the normal way, but later i found that it was not infact paid afterall, and I went to 'Maintena...

sage123 · sage123

Hi all, I am in need of some advice regarding the sage payroll usage. I have got sage payroll bureau version 12.01.029 on my computer and would like to know if i can pay the employees 4 -5 weekly, which is unusual i have been told. as my company pays by its own payroll dates, not by calendar periods, i would...

AICB · AICB

Could I suggest a small inclusion in the etiquette for this Forum? The signing of posts. Since this Forum is built and driven by real, living, breathing people - other bookkeepers and like-minded professionals - it would be nice if either a personal nickname or other "real" name app...

avnsam · avnsam

Hi to everyone, my name is Sammuel Efeme. I must say this is one nugget of bookkeeping i am only coming to find 'this late'. Am very glad to be part of this forum.

lor · lor

Hi All, you will notice I have just got my GURU badge, yippee!, I was wondering if there was another title to work towards after this, does anyone know???? sorry peeps, I think I should have put this in a different section my mistake. -- Edited by lor on Thursday 29th of April 2010 11:46:32 AM

dizzy lizzy · dizzy lizzy

Hi all Hoping for a bit of wisdom on this one: Through word of mouth Ive been asked to do the bookkeeping, accounts and SA Tax Return as well as PAYE & payroll for a sole trader business that started trading last august. Doesnt daunt me at all (normally a walk in the park) until I discovered again thro...

gracieH · gracieH

Recently I found out im going to be made redundant so decided to look into book keeping. I havent really got any experience in the subject so i decided to start with OUs B190 short course. Im really enjoying it but starting to think about what happens next. Will this course be enough to get me work in book k...

locky · locky

Hello Im stuck on what to do..I am CFAB qualified (the first 6 exams of ACA) I would like to do some home bookkeeping work just on the side-for more experience really. I am aware that I need insurance but Im not too sure what (Professional Indemnity Insurance, thats all I know) Also I believe I need anot...

RMADAM · RMADAM

I'm doing the level 1 exam, and have come to my trial balance. The CR side is greater than the DR side. I don't know if its a coincidence but the difference is actually one of the amounts of a supplier account. Where could I have gone wrong? I've been through it 3 times now and am at a loss. -- Edited by RMADAM...

magdalena · magdalena

hiI set up a limited company with my boyfriend last year, so we are just two directors of this company.. We put our own money as a capital to business account. last month we needed some advertising for our company in newspaper, so he paid for these advert from his private account not from business accoun...

lor · lor

I have a client who has asked me the regarding the above and what would be the best one to choose, normally I deal with ltd company's to final accounts then I pass to my contact to do the return and filing. When it comes to questions like this, I am lacking the knowledge. (I'm still learning!)

srir03 · srir03

Hi everyone, I am brand new to this forum, and apologise if this thread is in the wrong place. I have purchased the Bookcert Book keeping course, because I have worked in an accounts department, and loved the work, but would prefer to be self employed. They tell me that all I need is their course to star...

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	Looking to go self-employed, advice needed book-keeping start.self-employmend advice (Preview) Hi all, I am new to this forum... i need some advice please: I am currently in my last year of AAT studies, i have just had my results, and i failed one paper of my final year.... (not to worry though, as this was expected) anyway, i am looking to go self employed, and this is my current situation: (1)i have no...	jammy_dodger	5	10818	Sat Aug 21 10:43 2010 by Shamus
	New member from East London 123 (Preview) Hi Members, I would like to introduce myself as a new member to this forum. I have been working as a book-keeper and accountant for 5 years now whilst studying for my AACA which has been on hold for some time. I have my private clients whom I prepare VAT/PAYROLL/SA100/CT600 for and am looking to set up a sm...	Waz	9	4514	Wed Aug 18 21:27 2010 by Quentin Pain
	Vat Registration (Preview) Hi folks, hopefully someone can help with with this because I've not come accross this situation before. I have a client who was a sole trader and his t/o was within a few thousand of the registration threshold but never went over it. In May this year he's converted the sole tradership to a Ltd Company. H...	ADAS	2	5912	Mon Aug 16 14:20 2010 by ADAS
	Help!! Sage line 50 Question (Preview) I am doing the books for a sandwich shop. It is a partnership. They both put in 8000 and bought the business for 14000. How do i post the purchase of the business in sage? Sorry newbie prob be a straight forward question to you more experienced book keepers! Only qualified last year!! Thanks guys Amy A&am...	Amy	1	5817	Mon Aug 16 12:36 2010 by BackOfficeGroup
	Business mileage v costs (Preview) Hi everyone Had a meeting with a client yesterday, previous accountant was allowing 40p per mile for his business miles plus Capital Allowances on his car (proportioned for business and private use). I was under the impression that you could only claim capital allowances if you are claiming a prop...	Jane	3	6207	Mon Aug 16 10:05 2010 by Jane
	TurboCash accounting software (Preview) Hi Has anyone used this software as i am concedering trying this out due to the software being free and not needing to pay annual fees. I am a dab hand at excel and have created a really good bookkeeping spreadsheet for use with clients but some still prefer some kind of software as requested by there acco...	Alfred	1	5852	Sun Aug 15 19:11 2010 by Dalbir
	Search for a business partner (Preview) Hi Members, I have worked for accountants for around 5 years now and have started my own accountancy practice. I am in the process of setting up a small office and was wondering whether there are any other individuals out there with similar experiences who would consider getting a shop front to carry o...	Waz	5	6172	Sun Aug 15 11:56 2010 by Shamus
	Urgent Help/Advice sought, Please (Preview) I have been doing the books for a client for several months now and most things have been ok, with the odd hiccup of not getting receipts for things, not getting paperwork in time and not getting bank statements until nearly a month later. Anyway, as part of my work for this client, I also run the payroll a...	RDLewis	9	6020	Fri Aug 13 19:31 2010 by RDLewis
	Sage Line 50 question - Please can you help? (Preview) I wonder if anyone can assist me, I have been using Sage Line 50 for some time, and have a question as I have made a mistake and cant seem to put it right... I had a payment for an invoice which was paid throught the the normal way, but later i found that it was not infact paid afterall, and I went to 'Maintena...	Martyn Price	4	12164	Fri Aug 13 13:46 2010 by Alfred
	Sage payroll - which would pay 4 - 5 weekly. (Preview) Hi all, I am in need of some advice regarding the sage payroll usage. I have got sage payroll bureau version 12.01.029 on my computer and would like to know if i can pay the employees 4 -5 weekly, which is unusual i have been told. as my company pays by its own payroll dates, not by calendar periods, i would...	sage123	9	7290	Fri Aug 13 00:13 2010 by sage123
	A little gripe (Preview) Could I suggest a small inclusion in the etiquette for this Forum? The signing of posts. Since this Forum is built and driven by real, living, breathing people - other bookkeepers and like-minded professionals - it would be nice if either a personal nickname or other "real" name app...	AICB	6	2552	Tue Aug 10 22:23 2010 by Quentin Pain
	NEWBIE (Preview) Hi to everyone, my name is Sammuel Efeme. I must say this is one nugget of bookkeeping i am only coming to find 'this late'. Am very glad to be part of this forum.	avnsam	4	1949	Tue Aug 10 20:20 2010 by Shamus
	next title after becoming a Guru (Preview) Hi All, you will notice I have just got my GURU badge, yippee!, I was wondering if there was another title to work towards after this, does anyone know???? sorry peeps, I think I should have put this in a different section my mistake. -- Edited by lor on Thursday 29th of April 2010 11:46:32 AM	lor	16	3732	Tue Aug 10 20:17 2010 by Shamus
	Potential New Client - nightmare scenario?? (Preview) Hi all Hoping for a bit of wisdom on this one: Through word of mouth Ive been asked to do the bookkeeping, accounts and SA Tax Return as well as PAYE & payroll for a sole trader business that started trading last august. Doesnt daunt me at all (normally a walk in the park) until I discovered again thro...	dizzy lizzy	4	1676	Tue Aug 10 19:19 2010 by Dalbir
	advice on becoming a book keeper (Preview) Recently I found out im going to be made redundant so decided to look into book keeping. I havent really got any experience in the subject so i decided to start with OUs B190 short course. Im really enjoying it but starting to think about what happens next. Will this course be enough to get me work in book k...	gracieH	3	6003	Tue Aug 10 14:34 2010 by Angel749dark
	I'm stuck (Preview) Hello Im stuck on what to do..I am CFAB qualified (the first 6 exams of ACA) I would like to do some home bookkeeping work just on the side-for more experience really. I am aware that I need insurance but Im not too sure what (Professional Indemnity Insurance, thats all I know) Also I believe I need anot...	locky	11	7038	Tue Aug 10 12:33 2010 by bee17
	ICB Level 1 help! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm doing the level 1 exam, and have come to my trial balance. The CR side is greater than the DR side. I don't know if its a coincidence but the difference is actually one of the amounts of a supplier account. Where could I have gone wrong? I've been through it 3 times now and am at a loss. -- Edited by RMADAM...	RMADAM	59	15827	Mon Aug 9 10:58 2010 by geek84
	limited company (Preview) hiI set up a limited company with my boyfriend last year, so we are just two directors of this company.. We put our own money as a capital to business account. last month we needed some advertising for our company in newspaper, so he paid for these advert from his private account not from business accoun...	magdalena	1	1461	Sat Aug 7 17:21 2010 by Susie Sue
	ltd company - lease van or hire purchase van (Preview) I have a client who has asked me the regarding the above and what would be the best one to choose, normally I deal with ltd company's to final accounts then I pass to my contact to do the return and filing. When it comes to questions like this, I am lacking the knowledge. (I'm still learning!)	lor	3	3399	Thu Aug 5 10:37 2010 by RobH
	Need advice. Please help!! (Preview) Hi everyone, I am brand new to this forum, and apologise if this thread is in the wrong place. I have purchased the Bookcert Book keeping course, because I have worked in an accounts department, and loved the work, but would prefer to be self employed. They tell me that all I need is their course to star...	srir03	7	5665	Wed Aug 4 17:41 2010 by Dalbir
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