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bk · bk

Hi all, Got my head in a pickle about the best way to do this and wondered if anyone has come across this before. One of my clients has recently incorporated and has now decided that he needs a new van for work, as he's having problems with his existing one. He's looking at leasing, but as a new Ltd company he...

numbnumber · numbnumber

My client has previously paid their staff by weekly cheque but has recently enrolled for internet banking and wants to pay all staff by BACS. This has been welcomed by all employees bar one and he insists he still wants a cheque. As employers can we enforce he is paid by BACS or do we have to go along with...

ridgey22 · ridgey22

Hi Can anyone help with how to deal with dividends in VT transaction+. I've just taken over from an accountant, I need to enter the Dividend amount from the yearend TB (dr) £24,000 and amounts paid in year for Sep £3000. Calling all VT experts for some advice as I'm really stuck with this one Thank...

KBS · KBS

So I have done a little cold calling to some very small clients and have managed to secure myself a self assessment for a mobile beautician. I know compared to some of you this probably seems silly to get nervous about but this is my first client who may be happy to recommend me to friends/colleagues so I a...

rachel_mclean · rachel_mclean

Hello I am studying the ATT course and the description of a 'close company' seems a bit brief (or maybe just I don't understand) A close company is a company which is resident in the UK and is controlled by either5 or fewer participantsany number of directors who are also shareholders any number of dir...

rachel_mclean · rachel_mclean

question on behalf of a friend His dad died a few weeks ago who owned a vat registered company. I was told the 'probate' has not gone through yet (I'm not even sure what this is) some work has been done since his death and his son needs to invoice the client to get the money to pay the workers. He changed the ba...

rachel_mclean · rachel_mclean

Hi, does anybody on here do the bookkeeping for clients who are not in their local area? I want to start advertising bookkeeping services for all of the UK by the client posting the paperwork and using email. I used to think this would never work and people would not be interested, although I expect it is...

KBS · KBS

Evening all, I need to get some professional looking business cards and leaflets printed. I have a photo of a card that I designed but no artwork for it. I have a contact through some friends who is charging £20 to design the card and if I wanted him to arrange to have them printed, he would quote me depend...

Hullblazer · Hullblazer

...but still have too many questions. Can anyone recommend a standardised client contract that would suit the purposes of a one-man-band, self-employed bookkeeper? How do you vet/ID your clients? I realise we're supposed to obtain proof of nationality/identity but are we qualified to say suc...

Shamus · Shamus

For anyone going through the current issues of HMRC putting small ltd's out of business by not refunding CIS for many months (6+) which on occassion is causing serious cashflow issues espechially when it comes to paying CT here's a handy helpsheet that the Government have produced (always better to...

fabs79 · fabs79

Hi, I'm looking for some input about getting qualified to do accounts and CT return for limited companies. I'm currently ICB qualified (MICB.Dip, PM.Dip), and can provide services such as bookkeeping, VAT accounting, payroll management and preparation of self-assessment tax returns for indiv...

I just paid £24 to become a member · Sweetman Accounting

I have just paid my £24 to become a BKN member. Have I really just paid £24 to be able to use a logo as I can't see many other benefits!

FoxAccountancyServices · FoxAccountancyServices

Hi all Has anyone had any dealings with a company buying/selling land? I have a client who is usually the middle man, receiving agency fees, so his accounts have been quite straight forward. He wants to purchase an "option to buy" on some land, be involved in gaining planning permission,...

StuartAnder · StuartAnder

Hi there, Just wondered if there were many new starters out there that would like to share their experiences.. Im thinking of starting out my own little bookkeeping business, but need to re-register with AAT and apply for MIP- hopefully they wont say no ;) I think I am slightly worried as I don't know w...

thecat · thecat

Hi/ One of my clients has just taken out a finance lease for a fixed asset, any pointers on the Sage postings ? i.e. do you create a code for the balance sheet liability to post the repayments against or use an existing code, do you split out the payments in the p&l so the interest go to bank charges ? als...

Georgie · Georgie

Hi All, Can anybody tell me how much to charge a driving instructor for his monthly bookkeeping and filing of his SA? Oh and any pitfalls or advice would be greatly appreciated Best wishes Georgie

rachel_mclean · rachel_mclean

I have a few payroll questions, if anyone could help me that would be great. I have just got a new payroll client. I haven't started yet I have just received an email telling me that she would like to start using me instead of her accountant to process the payroll and has asked me what she needs to do next....

seblewis · seblewis

Hi guys, I am Seb, currently studying bookkeeping and accounts. I have been a regular visitor to this site for quite a while. Very pleasant and helpful are you all :) I wonder, if maybe you could possibly shine some light for me, I'd be most grateful. The search feature I have used, but to no avail! Anyh...

KBS · KBS

Hello, Further on from my first post about a new start up, I have had an enquiry for some work! The details are a little vague at the moment but he is a small business with 4 employees. He is needing bookkeeping, accounts, VAT and payroll to be completed. I did not want to offer payroll at his stage. i am qual...

KBS · KBS

Hi all, I have been reading this forum for a few years now and am delighted that like minded people offer such great advice to other bookkeepers, it is by far the best forum I have come across! I have, after many years contemplating it, decided to go it alone after being made redundant in July. I qualifi...

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	Van leasing - please advise (Preview) Hi all, Got my head in a pickle about the best way to do this and wondered if anyone has come across this before. One of my clients has recently incorporated and has now decided that he needs a new van for work, as he's having problems with his existing one. He's looking at leasing, but as a new Ltd company he...	bk	0	529	Fri Nov 1 21:47 2013 by bk
	Wages paid by BACS (Preview) My client has previously paid their staff by weekly cheque but has recently enrolled for internet banking and wants to pay all staff by BACS. This has been welcomed by all employees bar one and he insists he still wants a cheque. As employers can we enforce he is paid by BACS or do we have to go along with...	numbnumber	4	1822	Fri Nov 1 22:26 2013 by Mad Liz
	Dividends - Help Please! (Preview) Hi Can anyone help with how to deal with dividends in VT transaction+. I've just taken over from an accountant, I need to enter the Dividend amount from the yearend TB (dr) £24,000 and amounts paid in year for Sep £3000. Calling all VT experts for some advice as I'm really stuck with this one Thank...	ridgey22	2	852	Thu Oct 31 16:42 2013 by ridgey22
	Meeting with new client...lots of questions! (Preview) So I have done a little cold calling to some very small clients and have managed to secure myself a self assessment for a mobile beautician. I know compared to some of you this probably seems silly to get nervous about but this is my first client who may be happy to recommend me to friends/colleagues so I a...	KBS	2	888	Wed Oct 30 13:48 2013 by NickCraggs
	ATT - a question about the definition of a 'close company' - not quite getting it (Preview) Hello I am studying the ATT course and the description of a 'close company' seems a bit brief (or maybe just I don't understand) A close company is a company which is resident in the UK and is controlled by either5 or fewer participantsany number of directors who are also shareholders any number of dir...	rachel_mclean	2	870	Sat Oct 26 09:47 2013 by ilsm
	Business owner dies...how can son pay the employees wages? (Preview) question on behalf of a friend His dad died a few weeks ago who owned a vat registered company. I was told the 'probate' has not gone through yet (I'm not even sure what this is) some work has been done since his death and his son needs to invoice the client to get the money to pay the workers. He changed the ba...	rachel_mclean	10	1291	Sat Oct 26 07:28 2013 by ilsm
	Bookkeeping for clients in other locations...through post and email? (Preview) Hi, does anybody on here do the bookkeeping for clients who are not in their local area? I want to start advertising bookkeeping services for all of the UK by the client posting the paperwork and using email. I used to think this would never work and people would not be interested, although I expect it is...	rachel_mclean	13	1416	Sat Oct 26 04:54 2013 by rachel_mclean
	Business cards and leaflets (Preview) Evening all, I need to get some professional looking business cards and leaflets printed. I have a photo of a card that I designed but no artwork for it. I have a contact through some friends who is charging £20 to design the card and if I wanted him to arrange to have them printed, he would quote me depend...	KBS	7	1368	Fri Oct 25 20:35 2013 by billabong47
	Considering starting out... (Preview) ...but still have too many questions. Can anyone recommend a standardised client contract that would suit the purposes of a one-man-band, self-employed bookkeeper? How do you vet/ID your clients? I realise we're supposed to obtain proof of nationality/identity but are we qualified to say suc...	Hullblazer	17	1324	Fri Oct 25 03:29 2013 by Spamkebab
	CIS repayments (Preview) For anyone going through the current issues of HMRC putting small ltd's out of business by not refunding CIS for many months (6+) which on occassion is causing serious cashflow issues espechially when it comes to paying CT here's a handy helpsheet that the Government have produced (always better to...	Shamus	5	970	Tue Oct 22 13:27 2013 by ClawzCTR
	Qualifications to do accounts and CT returns for LTD companies (Preview) Hi, I'm looking for some input about getting qualified to do accounts and CT return for limited companies. I'm currently ICB qualified (MICB.Dip, PM.Dip), and can provide services such as bookkeeping, VAT accounting, payroll management and preparation of self-assessment tax returns for indiv...	fabs79	20	1859	Fri Oct 18 18:21 2013 by GordonB
	I just paid £24 to become a member (Preview) I have just paid my £24 to become a BKN member. Have I really just paid £24 to be able to use a logo as I can't see many other benefits!	Sweetman Accounting	23	1534	Fri Oct 18 04:59 2013 by Amanda
	Stamp duty (Preview) Hi all Has anyone had any dealings with a company buying/selling land? I have a client who is usually the middle man, receiving agency fees, so his accounts have been quite straight forward. He wants to purchase an "option to buy" on some land, be involved in gaining planning permission,...	FoxAccountancyServices	1	962	Thu Oct 17 05:34 2013 by RobH
	Any new bookkeepers? (Preview) Hi there, Just wondered if there were many new starters out there that would like to share their experiences.. Im thinking of starting out my own little bookkeeping business, but need to re-register with AAT and apply for MIP- hopefully they wont say no ;) I think I am slightly worried as I don't know w...	StuartAnder	1	783	Wed Oct 16 05:46 2013 by Mad Liz
	Client With Finance Lease and a kickback (Preview) Hi/ One of my clients has just taken out a finance lease for a fixed asset, any pointers on the Sage postings ? i.e. do you create a code for the balance sheet liability to post the repayments against or use an existing code, do you split out the payments in the p&l so the interest go to bank charges ? als...	thecat	3	753	Tue Oct 15 17:31 2013 by RobH
	Driving Instructor (Preview) Hi All, Can anybody tell me how much to charge a driving instructor for his monthly bookkeeping and filing of his SA? Oh and any pitfalls or advice would be greatly appreciated Best wishes Georgie	Georgie	3	805	Tue Oct 15 02:35 2013 by spongesmith
	New payroll client......advice needed please. THANK YOU (Preview) I have a few payroll questions, if anyone could help me that would be great. I have just got a new payroll client. I haven't started yet I have just received an email telling me that she would like to start using me instead of her accountant to process the payroll and has asked me what she needs to do next....	rachel_mclean	12	5555	Mon Oct 14 16:00 2013 by Princess
	Many questions!!! (Preview) Hi guys, I am Seb, currently studying bookkeeping and accounts. I have been a regular visitor to this site for quite a while. Very pleasant and helpful are you all :) I wonder, if maybe you could possibly shine some light for me, I'd be most grateful. The search feature I have used, but to no avail! Anyh...	seblewis	5	935	Mon Oct 14 15:56 2013 by seblewis
	Potential client! (Preview) Hello, Further on from my first post about a new start up, I have had an enquiry for some work! The details are a little vague at the moment but he is a small business with 4 employees. He is needing bookkeeping, accounts, VAT and payroll to be completed. I did not want to offer payroll at his stage. i am qual...	KBS	3	935	Mon Oct 14 01:01 2013 by ilsm
	new start up! (Preview) Hi all, I have been reading this forum for a few years now and am delighted that like minded people offer such great advice to other bookkeepers, it is by far the best forum I have come across! I have, after many years contemplating it, decided to go it alone after being made redundant in July. I qualifi...	KBS	7	1233	Sun Oct 13 04:39 2013 by ClawzCTR
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