Professional Book-keepers in Practice - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

Noola · Noola

Hi I've tried to contact a moderator to remove the very first topic I started but there is no message option. Can you tell me how to get a topic removed.

rachel_mclean · rachel_mclean

Hi, I have borrowed sage instants v12 from work to load on my computer,I have entered the serial number and key, there is now a message saying that I need to register the software - please can you tell me how I do this? I also need to load on to sage an upgrade to version 16. Do I need to register the first versi...

Suffolker · Suffolker

I've got the opening balances to enter as a journal these include the debtors control account figure. I was wondering if I removed the debtors control account figure from the journal would I then remove the same amount from the profit & loss account figure? Then I would use the opening balance...

LivelyPolly · LivelyPolly

Hello, I have recently set up as a part-time bookkeeper (have my practising certificate and PII). I have 1 client/couple of companies at the moment and have been offered a couple of days work a week from a local accountants. How do I set up a contract with them that avoids IR35 implications? I am unsur...

Gordon · Gordon

Hello Forum I planning to start training to become a Book-keeper and I am looking for some advice on which home study course's people recommend are good and value for money as there seem to be so many around at vastly fluctuating prices Thanks Gordon

RachelatWindmill · RachelatWindmill

Hi, I've had a reply from a company I send sales invoices to in the Channel Islands saying that VAT is not applicable there. I am wondering therefore, should we still charge them VAT and if so how would we/they claim this back if it is not applicable there. Or, if we don't charge them VAT, how would this aff...

ADAS · ADAS

Can anyone tell me what the penalties are for treating an individual as a sub-contractor when it's pretty clear they should be classed as employed. I assume the Contractor would be deemed as an employer and therefore liable for Employers NI but how far would do HMRC go back? Thanks

Rella · Rella

I am just starting out building up my client base as I have had one regular client that I have been working for for 2 days a week that is no more as the Company has been sold. I have been marketing by emailing local businesses (email attached), also local accounting firms to see if they require additonal re...

GinnyBee · GinnyBee

Hi everyone, I want to pick people's brains again if you don't mind! I was wondering if anyone had started out doing their business part time while working either part time or full time? I am considering setting up to do my business part time and work part time, does that sound like it might work? I ful...

BudgetB · BudgetB

Would be interested to hear if anyone has any experience in having s/a figures amended that are older than allowed under overpayment/error or mistake relief? Have a client who had their 04/05 return completed by HMRC, wrong figures used, life changing outcome, I'm trying to appeal it.

MissyMay · MissyMay

Hello everyone this is my first post so I would be very grateful if someone could help me out. Our buisness has currently turned over £65,00 in 7 months, so I'm conscious of the fact that VAT registration is looming. We are currently writing a quotation for approximately £30,000. My question is thi...

BudgetB · BudgetB

.....seven tax returns to go. Anyone else feeling stressed??!

lots to learn · lots to learn

Morning Quick Question If I use mileage allowance and therefore cannot claim for vehicle on tax return as a capital allowance. Do I use the same figure for the accounts or do I use actual vehicle expenses and show depreciation. Thanks in anticipation

Catherine · Catherine

No but seriously, as a member of the ICB I have a lovely big pack on MLR but just wanted to be absolutely sure I'm doing things right... As a very small, one-man band, bookkeeping business exactly which pieces of paper do I need on file for my clients and myself to be sure I am satisfying the money launderin...

alfie · alfie

I am doing my own tax return ( last of course) Does anyone know were i should put an amout that is pension credits, I have had them since August 09. Also my wife claims carers allowance for my daughter should that be declared on my return? Appreciate a quick answer as 31st looms

GinnyBee · GinnyBee

Hi, What address should I use when I set up my business? Do most people simply use their home address? Has anyone had any issues with putting their home address on their webpage etc? Alternatively does anyone use a PO Box, does this create the right impression or does it look like you want to be anonym...

smartin · smartin

Hi I have just downloaded and spent a couple of hours trying out this software. I see it has got the OK by the ICB I just wondered if anyone else had tried it and what they thought of it. I must say I am quite impressed with it. Shirley

tonys · tonys

Hi, Can someone tell me amount of joint income a couple must not exceed to receive any working tax credit? Case in point is a couple with 2 children working over 30 hours. Regards, Tony.

DeanoFTM · DeanoFTM

Hello All I am hoping to start up by myself in August and I am trying to gain as much extra knowledge/experience in the meantime. I have done the bookkeeping for a family members hairdressers and enjoyed the experience. I used the Solar Accounts system which I found quite practical and I liked the layou...

cheapaccounting · cheapaccounting

Just trying to do some research for my own knowledge Title of the post says it all really. So are you a member of a professional body? If yes which one? What benefits do you think it brings, if any? If no any reason why not? Thank you in advance

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Removing a topic (Preview) Hi I've tried to contact a moderator to remove the very first topic I started but there is no message option. Can you tell me how to get a topic removed.	Noola	3	2131	Fri Feb 4 13:25 2011 by Shamus
	How do I register my sage software please? (Preview) Hi, I have borrowed sage instants v12 from work to load on my computer,I have entered the serial number and key, there is now a message saying that I need to register the software - please can you tell me how I do this? I also need to load on to sage an upgrade to version 16. Do I need to register the first versi...	rachel_mclean	7	4935	Fri Feb 4 12:59 2011 by Piggle
	Debtors Opening Balances Sage (Preview) I've got the opening balances to enter as a journal these include the debtors control account figure. I was wondering if I removed the debtors control account figure from the journal would I then remove the same amount from the profit & loss account figure? Then I would use the opening balance...	Suffolker	13	6712	Fri Feb 4 11:59 2011 by Donna CBK
	IR35 Question (Preview) Hello, I have recently set up as a part-time bookkeeper (have my practising certificate and PII). I have 1 client/couple of companies at the moment and have been offered a couple of days work a week from a local accountants. How do I set up a contract with them that avoids IR35 implications? I am unsur...	LivelyPolly	3	2352	Thu Feb 3 17:16 2011 by cheapaccounting
	Book-keeping course advice (Preview) Hello Forum I planning to start training to become a Book-keeper and I am looking for some advice on which home study course's people recommend are good and value for money as there seem to be so many around at vastly fluctuating prices Thanks Gordon	Gordon	3	2477	Thu Feb 3 16:52 2011 by redsan36
	VAT to the Channel Islands (Preview) Hi, I've had a reply from a company I send sales invoices to in the Channel Islands saying that VAT is not applicable there. I am wondering therefore, should we still charge them VAT and if so how would we/they claim this back if it is not applicable there. Or, if we don't charge them VAT, how would this aff...	RachelatWindmill	5	10314	Thu Feb 3 14:58 2011 by gsniper2
	Employed Not Self Employed - What happens next? (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the penalties are for treating an individual as a sub-contractor when it's pretty clear they should be classed as employed. I assume the Contractor would be deemed as an employer and therefore liable for Employers NI but how far would do HMRC go back? Thanks	ADAS	11	1841	Thu Feb 3 08:45 2011 by cheapaccounting
	Starting out ??? ........... (Preview) I am just starting out building up my client base as I have had one regular client that I have been working for for 2 days a week that is no more as the Company has been sold. I have been marketing by emailing local businesses (email attached), also local accounting firms to see if they require additonal re...	Rella	7	2253	Wed Feb 2 00:50 2011 by Merlion ABS
	Part time work and business (Preview) Hi everyone, I want to pick people's brains again if you don't mind! I was wondering if anyone had started out doing their business part time while working either part time or full time? I am considering setting up to do my business part time and work part time, does that sound like it might work? I ful...	GinnyBee	8	2904	Wed Feb 2 00:33 2011 by PaulC
	Old Tax Return Errors (Preview) Would be interested to hear if anyone has any experience in having s/a figures amended that are older than allowed under overpayment/error or mistake relief? Have a client who had their 04/05 return completed by HMRC, wrong figures used, life changing outcome, I'm trying to appeal it.	BudgetB	2	1351	Tue Feb 1 13:14 2011 by BudgetB
	VAT Registration (Preview) Hello everyone this is my first post so I would be very grateful if someone could help me out. Our buisness has currently turned over £65,00 in 7 months, so I'm conscious of the fact that VAT registration is looming. We are currently writing a quotation for approximately £30,000. My question is thi...	MissyMay	1	1234	Mon Jan 31 14:31 2011 by MissyMay
	Six days..... (Preview) .....seven tax returns to go. Anyone else feeling stressed??!	BudgetB	24	2414	Mon Jan 31 13:36 2011 by BudgetB
	Mileage Allowance (Preview) Morning Quick Question If I use mileage allowance and therefore cannot claim for vehicle on tax return as a capital allowance. Do I use the same figure for the accounts or do I use actual vehicle expenses and show depreciation. Thanks in anticipation	lots to learn	6	3121	Mon Jan 31 13:26 2011 by blondie
	ML arghh! (Preview) No but seriously, as a member of the ICB I have a lovely big pack on MLR but just wanted to be absolutely sure I'm doing things right... As a very small, one-man band, bookkeeping business exactly which pieces of paper do I need on file for my clients and myself to be sure I am satisfying the money launderin...	Catherine	0	1255	Mon Jan 31 12:35 2011 by Catherine
	Pension Credits (Preview) I am doing my own tax return ( last of course) Does anyone know were i should put an amout that is pension credits, I have had them since August 09. Also my wife claims carers allowance for my daughter should that be declared on my return? Appreciate a quick answer as 31st looms	alfie	3	1881	Sun Jan 30 19:37 2011 by alfie
	Home address or PO Box? (Preview) Hi, What address should I use when I set up my business? Do most people simply use their home address? Has anyone had any issues with putting their home address on their webpage etc? Alternatively does anyone use a PO Box, does this create the right impression or does it look like you want to be anonym...	GinnyBee	9	4494	Sun Jan 30 19:17 2011 by RSBookkeeping
	Solar Accounts (Preview) Hi I have just downloaded and spent a couple of hours trying out this software. I see it has got the OK by the ICB I just wondered if anyone else had tried it and what they thought of it. I must say I am quite impressed with it. Shirley	smartin	6	4062	Fri Jan 28 18:40 2011 by Lumpy
	Working Tax Credit (Preview) Hi, Can someone tell me amount of joint income a couple must not exceed to receive any working tax credit? Case in point is a couple with 2 children working over 30 hours. Regards, Tony.	tonys	4	2487	Fri Jan 28 16:46 2011 by tonys
	BookCert (Preview) Hello All I am hoping to start up by myself in August and I am trying to gain as much extra knowledge/experience in the meantime. I have done the bookkeeping for a family members hairdressers and enjoyed the experience. I used the Solar Accounts system which I found quite practical and I liked the layou...	DeanoFTM	8	2812	Thu Jan 27 23:28 2011 by meldowie
	Are you a member of a Professional body? Which One? (Preview) Just trying to do some research for my own knowledge Title of the post says it all really. So are you a member of a professional body? If yes which one? What benefits do you think it brings, if any? If no any reason why not? Thank you in advance	cheapaccounting	29	4726	Thu Jan 27 23:06 2011 by freedomresources
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