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Hi I have a client who is considering taking on a construction contract and has asked me about the off payroll tax changes in April 2020. He has a limited company of which he is a director & sole employee. This contract would see him in a supervisory position managing the construction of a major new r...

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Hi all, been following the site for a while now and thought it time to introduce myself. My name is Simon and I work FT for a small manufacturing business as their in-house bookkeeper. I've got a couple of private clients who I do the bookkeeping and returns for. Long term aim is to branch out fully self-e...

HI All I'm New to the Forum, I recently started working at a firm and I'm getting my head around the CIS processing, Some Suppliers and exempt or zero rated from the scheme. My processor put everything as T9 in sage for CIS Suppliers but some of these are exempt which sage code should be t2 or in some ca...

Hi a client has an old version of Sage (2009) and when I backed up the data it just kept on backing up, I had to stop the back up. any ideas as what to do ?

Hello, I am looking to start up my own bookkeeping business. I am currently studying the IAB Level 3. Because I lack experience in the bookkeeping field, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a few queries I have. - What kind of day to day jobs / tasks do you do? - What software is best for a small busin...

Good morning folks I hope you're all well. I am studying the self assessment course for the tax year 2016/17. I need help on some of the questions that are contained in the course. Would anybody be kind enough to help me? I a willing to pay for your time, if necessary. Thanks in advance.

I am a a newbie here,and I am really looking for some advice;although reading some of the posts here I think they might have already been answered. How difficult will it be for me to find a bookkeeping/accounts role at 60.I am looking at a couple of different routes to qualify(IBA/ACCA FIA/AAT).I real...

Hey there everybody. I'm new to this forum and would like to ask a question if I may? I completed my AAT level 2 certificate in accounting earlier this year and have now started the AAT level 3 Diploma. I was just wondering after this level 3 is this a sufficient qualification to just start a small bookkee...

Hi I am doing an AAT Access Award in Accounting Software Level 1 and need help with my assignment which I have set up a company which is a painting and decorating services business. It has asked for CONSUMABLE TOOLS which was bought. i would like to know what nominal code to use, as i am finding it hard to...

Hallo, i completed MSc in accounting and finance and planning to start own business. do i get any exception?

Hi everyone, I just received a call that VAT inspection coming in two weeks time, they are suspicious about VAT Returns, how do they look in to invoices? Do they call and check if the purchase was made, even we have VAT invoice or do they check online via some sort VAT of registrar if invoice correct? We pa...

Hi, Can I ask is there a PM facility on this forum? As I can't seem to find one or see anything in my user settings relating to messaging. Thanks,

I am trying to reconcile, and although this has been working well, it has started to pick up the total statement value and not that on the bank statement. (should be 1858.33 and comes up as 23,xxx.xx How can I change this?

HI, everybody, I need your advice please. one of my clients wants to close his limited company. this company has been set up for over a year, he hasn't submitted any year end accounts when his year end came, as his company didn't do any business during the year, doesn't even open a bank account. now, i'm...

Hi All, I have just completed my AAT Level 4 qualification. I work in the accounts/admin of a business (not in practice). I am thinking of setting up to offer a book keeping service for local sole traders and partnerships alongside my full time job. Any advice on starting up would be great!

I am working for a client that has hire purchase agreements. I just want to check that what I have done is correct. I have put a vat only invoice on the system as you can claim the vat back in one go.

Using SAGE 200, previous bookkeeper accrued at year end being DEC 31.....then the accrual account was credited and the Reservice profit in the year account was credited. I have reversed some of these year end accruals - I debited the accrual and credited the reserves. Now invoices are received bu...

Hi everyone - I'm considering starting the AAT level 2 and 3 foundation certificate Bookkeeping distance learning course with Premier training - reading the forums they seem to have good feedback - any advice would be gratefully received. Realistically how long will it take to qualify doing about...

Hi all, I picked up a potential new client on Friday night, whom has a self contained (converted Barn) building on her land, and has decided, now she has children, it will be a valuable way to boost their income, to let it out as a holiday home. I explained a little about how I operate, and what she needs to...

Hi everyone - I'm new on here and don't find blog things easy to use. Hope you will bear with me as I am an AAT L3 student and have just started a job full-time in Accounts using SAGE 50. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to sort out a Petty Cash account on SAGE that hasn't been reconciled since 2008...

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	IR35 / Off Payroll Tax (Preview) Hi I have a client who is considering taking on a construction contract and has asked me about the off payroll tax changes in April 2020. He has a limited company of which he is a director & sole employee. This contract would see him in a supervisory position managing the construction of a major new r...
	Hello from new member (Preview) Hi all, been following the site for a while now and thought it time to introduce myself. My name is Simon and I work FT for a small manufacturing business as their in-house bookkeeper. I've got a couple of private clients who I do the bookkeeping and returns for. Long term aim is to branch out fully self-e...
	CIS (Preview) HI All I'm New to the Forum, I recently started working at a firm and I'm getting my head around the CIS processing, Some Suppliers and exempt or zero rated from the scheme. My processor put everything as T9 in sage for CIS Suppliers but some of these are exempt which sage code should be t2 or in some ca...
	help with sage software (Preview) Hi a client has an old version of Sage (2009) and when I backed up the data it just kept on backing up, I had to stop the back up. any ideas as what to do ?
	Advice for starting up own bookkeeping business. (Preview) Hello, I am looking to start up my own bookkeeping business. I am currently studying the IAB Level 3. Because I lack experience in the bookkeeping field, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a few queries I have. - What kind of day to day jobs / tasks do you do? - What software is best for a small busin...
	Self Assessment Qualifications (Preview) Good morning folks I hope you're all well. I am studying the self assessment course for the tax year 2016/17. I need help on some of the questions that are contained in the course. Would anybody be kind enough to help me? I a willing to pay for your time, if necessary. Thanks in advance.
	Hello everyone. (Preview) I am a a newbie here,and I am really looking for some advice;although reading some of the posts here I think they might have already been answered. How difficult will it be for me to find a bookkeeping/accounts role at 60.I am looking at a couple of different routes to qualify(IBA/ACCA FIA/AAT).I real...
	New to the forum.. (Preview) Hey there everybody. I'm new to this forum and would like to ask a question if I may? I completed my AAT level 2 certificate in accounting earlier this year and have now started the AAT level 3 Diploma. I was just wondering after this level 3 is this a sufficient qualification to just start a small bookkee...
	need help with nominal codes (Preview) Hi I am doing an AAT Access Award in Accounting Software Level 1 and need help with my assignment which I have set up a company which is a painting and decorating services business. It has asked for CONSUMABLE TOOLS which was bought. i would like to know what nominal code to use, as i am finding it hard to...
	Set up own business (Preview) Hallo, i completed MSc in accounting and finance and planning to start own business. do i get any exception?
	VAT INSPECTION (Preview) Hi everyone, I just received a call that VAT inspection coming in two weeks time, they are suspicious about VAT Returns, how do they look in to invoices? Do they call and check if the purchase was made, even we have VAT invoice or do they check online via some sort VAT of registrar if invoice correct? We pa...
	Private Messaging (Preview) Hi, Can I ask is there a PM facility on this forum? As I can't seem to find one or see anything in my user settings relating to messaging. Thanks,
	VT Cash bank statement incorrect in reconciliation (Preview) I am trying to reconcile, and although this has been working well, it has started to pick up the total statement value and not that on the bank statement. (should be 1858.33 and comes up as 23,xxx.xx How can I change this?
	Close LTD company (Preview) HI, everybody, I need your advice please. one of my clients wants to close his limited company. this company has been set up for over a year, he hasn't submitted any year end accounts when his year end came, as his company didn't do any business during the year, doesn't even open a bank account. now, i'm...
	Advice Please (Preview) Hi All, I have just completed my AAT Level 4 qualification. I work in the accounts/admin of a business (not in practice). I am thinking of setting up to offer a book keeping service for local sole traders and partnerships alongside my full time job. Any advice on starting up would be great!
	Hire purchase agreements (Preview) I am working for a client that has hire purchase agreements. I just want to check that what I have done is correct. I have put a vat only invoice on the system as you can claim the vat back in one go.
	Accruals (Preview) Using SAGE 200, previous bookkeeper accrued at year end being DEC 31.....then the accrual account was credited and the Reservice profit in the year account was credited. I have reversed some of these year end accruals - I debited the accrual and credited the reserves. Now invoices are received bu...
	Newbie looking for advice (Preview) Hi everyone - I'm considering starting the AAT level 2 and 3 foundation certificate Bookkeeping distance learning course with Premier training - reading the forums they seem to have good feedback - any advice would be gratefully received. Realistically how long will it take to qualify doing about...
	New Client - Holiday Let (Preview) Hi all, I picked up a potential new client on Friday night, whom has a self contained (converted Barn) building on her land, and has decided, now she has children, it will be a valuable way to boost their income, to let it out as a holiday home. I explained a little about how I operate, and what she needs to...
	Hi everyone - newbie here (Preview) Hi everyone - I'm new on here and don't find blog things easy to use. Hope you will bear with me as I am an AAT L3 student and have just started a job full-time in Accounts using SAGE 50. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to sort out a Petty Cash account on SAGE that hasn't been reconciled since 2008...
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