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Flex Accounting Services · Flex Accounting Services

Good afternoon everyone. Just a quickie please, does anyone look after the books for a shop that sells lottery tickets please? I'm just wondering if you do, whats your double entry for it ? They take the sales for the lottery and the scratch cards, etc, then the prizes given out come off this ( I know all t...

Flex Accounting Services · Flex Accounting Services

Hi everyone. I know alot of us offer a payroll service, but was just wondering if anyone was actually running a payroll bureau service, ie making the payments to the clients employees as opposed to just giving the net pay to the client for them to pay.

ProBowlUK · ProBowlUK

When starting out as a bookkeeper, is it necessary to open a business account ? Or is it possible to open a personal account where cheques have the trading name "NeedleSharp" ? eg: RJ Sharp T/A NeedleSharp

KHagland · KHagland

Morning all, Just thought I would put some good news onto the Forum for people to read first thing in the morning. I started being self employed in July and this last couple of weeks I have finally got my first two new clients. I am beyond chuffed......thought I was going to have to resort to 'working as a w...

AnnetteB · AnnetteB

Hello, Have set up my own business and have advertised in a few places but as of yet nothing and it's getting a bit desperate now...any advice on how I can get new clients would be greatly appreciated! Annette

Dotty · Dotty

Hi guys from previous postings some of you will know that I started a cleaning business to back up my bookkeeping while it got going. What I was not prepared for is how successful the cleaning business was to become. I am now in the position of having to resign from ICB. The bookkeeping will have to go. Aft...

RuthA · RuthA

I haven't been on the forum very much lately, for the excellent reason that I've taken on several new clients and I simply haven't had the time! I'm now looking at how to expand my business and one of the options that I'm thinking about quite seriously is offering virtual assistant and telephone answer...

kjmcculloch · kjmcculloch

Made Simple started a new self assessment service this week: http://www.taxreturnsmadesimple.com/ Do others think this is an opportunity or a threat to their services? Kris

Julie Hall · Julie Hall

Hi there, I am just clearing off some year end sage accounts and I need to clear off a few bank payments to suppliers that have been sitting in the bank rec for a few years (i.e. non cashed cheques) and I was going to do a bank receipt to reverse this to the original nominal code and original tax code/amount...

Scrat · Scrat

Read some info on these queries in earlier posts but need specific help please. Just passed ICB L3C exam so now have complete set up to Level 3. Have upgraded membership from student to MICB CB.Dip and today received paperwork from ICB to apply for Practice Licence, etc to (at long last) start up my s...

Mr Topps · Mr Topps

Hello, can anyone help me put together a excel formula to calculate the paye and nic due in 08/09. I need to put it excel as my customer does not have internet access where they live. So a formula in excel would do the job. Please help. Kind regards Mr Topps

BobHarper · BobHarper

I am involved with Crunchers Bookkeeping Franchise and over the last couple of years I have watched with interest the experience of our franchisees.We have a mix of accountants and bookkeepers. There are a number of interesting observations which has led us to adapt our strategy and regardless of C...

zoe Taylor · zoe Taylor

Can anyone advise me with the following :- when you are posting your receipts to the petty cash account on sage I know that you use Bank Payment so that it will show CR bank and DR expense But if money has been taken to top up your float do you do a transfer from the Current account to petty cash Regards zoe ...

RossDunn · RossDunn

Hi all, I have been trading for 2-3 months and would like to ask how many clients I should expect to take on per week, month and year! I have spoken to an accountant friend of mine and he states that one client per week is his firms target, but that another accountant he knows claims to take on at least 10 per m...

jules80 · jules80

Hi, I think I may have a new client but want some advice on what questions to ask and the possible pitfalls to consider in taking on his books. The potential client is a plumber and has several years worth of invoices that need recording. He can provide supplier and bank statements, but unfortunat...

monica25th · monica25th

Hi Guys, I am about to start my own bookkeeping business, but a few advice would be appreciated here. 1, I am renting at the moment, do I need to inform my landlord about this? I will register as a sole trader only, so I assume that I dont need to register with company house, so do I still should let the landlo...

rachel_mclean · rachel_mclean

Hi, I have started working as a Bookkeeper for a company, they have started the year using quickbooks and then their accountant has moved everything on to Sage Instants V16 for me, all the balances. I have a few questions and would be very grateful for any help. Is there vat on these items: Bin liners and...

Blacker9999 · Blacker9999

Folks, Siffing my way through this back log of paperwork. I have set up an account for a supplier (Potatoes) everything is find except i have now discovered a statement from the supplier "Balance brought forward 1/3/10 - £1899.00 The client told me he started with nothing, owed nothing and star...

Stardoe · Stardoe

Hi everyone....hope you all had a good weekend! I am studying Partnerships at the moment and have a question regarding Partnership salaries. The text states that sometimes the PA provides for one of the partners to be paid a fixed salary but for part of this to be borne personally by one of the other pa...

argine · argine

Hi, i was wondering if anyone could answer this question. If employment contract says "working week 48 hrs p/w" does it mean i have to provide my staff with 48 hours even if i dont have enough work? I have realised i should have given hours contracts as during the winter there is not much wor...

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	Anyone do bookkeeping for a store that sells Lottery Tickets ? (Preview) Good afternoon everyone. Just a quickie please, does anyone look after the books for a shop that sells lottery tickets please? I'm just wondering if you do, whats your double entry for it ? They take the sales for the lottery and the scratch cards, etc, then the prizes given out come off this ( I know all t...	Flex Accounting Services	5	10702	Mon Nov 8 10:11 2010 by Flex Accounting Services
	Payroll Bureau (Preview) Hi everyone. I know alot of us offer a payroll service, but was just wondering if anyone was actually running a payroll bureau service, ie making the payments to the clients employees as opposed to just giving the net pay to the client for them to pay.	Flex Accounting Services	6	2175	Mon Nov 8 08:35 2010 by BackOfficeGroup
	Starting up - Bank account (Preview) When starting out as a bookkeeper, is it necessary to open a business account ? Or is it possible to open a personal account where cheques have the trading name "NeedleSharp" ? eg: RJ Sharp T/A NeedleSharp	ProBowlUK	16	2062	Mon Nov 8 08:00 2010 by BC Boy
	Finally!!! (Preview) Morning all, Just thought I would put some good news onto the Forum for people to read first thing in the morning. I started being self employed in July and this last couple of weeks I have finally got my first two new clients. I am beyond chuffed......thought I was going to have to resort to 'working as a w...	KHagland	15	2177	Sat Nov 6 22:50 2010 by Flex Accounting Services
	How can I get some clients for my new business (Preview) Hello, Have set up my own business and have advertised in a few places but as of yet nothing and it's getting a bit desperate now...any advice on how I can get new clients would be greatly appreciated! Annette	AnnetteB	47	3462	Sat Nov 6 22:39 2010 by Flex Accounting Services
	oops did not expect that! (Preview) Hi guys from previous postings some of you will know that I started a cleaning business to back up my bookkeeping while it got going. What I was not prepared for is how successful the cleaning business was to become. I am now in the position of having to resign from ICB. The bookkeeping will have to go. Aft...	Dotty	8	1986	Sat Nov 6 15:49 2010 by Dotty
	Telephone answering services (Rob??) (Preview) I haven't been on the forum very much lately, for the excellent reason that I've taken on several new clients and I simply haven't had the time! I'm now looking at how to expand my business and one of the options that I'm thinking about quite seriously is offering virtual assistant and telephone answer...	RuthA	3	1405	Fri Nov 5 14:19 2010 by RuthA
	Self Assessment Service (Preview) Made Simple started a new self assessment service this week: http://www.taxreturnsmadesimple.com/ Do others think this is an opportunity or a threat to their services? Kris	kjmcculloch	10	1844	Thu Nov 4 15:06 2010 by RobH
	VAT on purchase tax on non cashed cheque (Preview) Hi there, I am just clearing off some year end sage accounts and I need to clear off a few bank payments to suppliers that have been sitting in the bank rec for a few years (i.e. non cashed cheques) and I was going to do a bank receipt to reverse this to the original nominal code and original tax code/amount...	Julie Hall	1	1695	Tue Nov 2 14:10 2010 by Stardoe
	Help needed with new business start date, etc, (Preview) Read some info on these queries in earlier posts but need specific help please. Just passed ICB L3C exam so now have complete set up to Level 3. Have upgraded membership from student to MICB CB.Dip and today received paperwork from ICB to apply for Practice Licence, etc to (at long last) start up my s...	Scrat	5	1911	Tue Nov 2 10:58 2010 by Wella
	How to calculate 08 09 paye and NIC'S Formula Needed. (Preview) Hello, can anyone help me put together a excel formula to calculate the paye and nic due in 08/09. I need to put it excel as my customer does not have internet access where they live. So a formula in excel would do the job. Please help. Kind regards Mr Topps	Mr Topps	2	2168	Tue Nov 2 09:24 2010 by BackOfficeGroup
	Feedback would be interesting (Preview) I am involved with Crunchers Bookkeeping Franchise and over the last couple of years I have watched with interest the experience of our franchisees.We have a mix of accountants and bookkeepers. There are a number of interesting observations which has led us to adapt our strategy and regardless of C...	BobHarper	17	1927	Mon Nov 1 14:25 2010 by kjmcculloch
	sage (Preview) Can anyone advise me with the following :- when you are posting your receipts to the petty cash account on sage I know that you use Bank Payment so that it will show CR bank and DR expense But if money has been taken to top up your float do you do a transfer from the Current account to petty cash Regards zoe ...	zoe Taylor	1	1926	Sun Oct 31 12:38 2010 by ADAS
	New Clients Target (Preview) Hi all, I have been trading for 2-3 months and would like to ask how many clients I should expect to take on per week, month and year! I have spoken to an accountant friend of mine and he states that one client per week is his firms target, but that another accountant he knows claims to take on at least 10 per m...	RossDunn	5	1547	Thu Oct 28 23:31 2010 by PaulC
	Possible new client - advice needed (Preview) Hi, I think I may have a new client but want some advice on what questions to ask and the possible pitfalls to consider in taking on his books. The potential client is a plumber and has several years worth of invoices that need recording. He can provide supplier and bank statements, but unfortunat...	jules80	11	1867	Thu Oct 28 23:24 2010 by PaulC
	Just about to start my own business, help needed (Preview) Hi Guys, I am about to start my own bookkeeping business, but a few advice would be appreciated here. 1, I am renting at the moment, do I need to inform my landlord about this? I will register as a sole trader only, so I assume that I dont need to register with company house, so do I still should let the landlo...	monica25th	4	1202	Thu Oct 28 13:33 2010 by kjmcculloch
	Many Questions, mostly vat (Preview) Hi, I have started working as a Bookkeeper for a company, they have started the year using quickbooks and then their accountant has moved everything on to Sage Instants V16 for me, all the balances. I have a few questions and would be very grateful for any help. Is there vat on these items: Bin liners and...	rachel_mclean	8	21669	Wed Oct 27 20:38 2010 by Stardoe
	Opening Balance (Preview) Folks, Siffing my way through this back log of paperwork. I have set up an account for a supplier (Potatoes) everything is find except i have now discovered a statement from the supplier "Balance brought forward 1/3/10 - £1899.00 The client told me he started with nothing, owed nothing and star...	Blacker9999	1	1419	Wed Oct 27 20:08 2010 by Merlion ABS
	Partnership Salaries (Preview) Hi everyone....hope you all had a good weekend! I am studying Partnerships at the moment and have a question regarding Partnership salaries. The text states that sometimes the PA provides for one of the partners to be paid a fixed salary but for part of this to be borne personally by one of the other pa...	Stardoe	3	3131	Tue Oct 26 17:55 2010 by Stardoe
	Employment contracts (Preview) Hi, i was wondering if anyone could answer this question. If employment contract says "working week 48 hrs p/w" does it mean i have to provide my staff with 48 hours even if i dont have enough work? I have realised i should have given hours contracts as during the winter there is not much wor...	argine	8	1760	Mon Oct 25 19:56 2010 by argine
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