Introductions and Time Out - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

Leger · Leger

I know I've touched on this topic before in conversations with Vince but I'm trying to sort it today and I'm a tad confused (not difficult I know) At present I have 6 email addresses* related to my business and emails are received to the relevant email box. I believe I can set up aliases so I just have the...

Leger · Leger

Sad news about Glenn Campbell passing away. Honey come back was the first ever single I bought, back in 1970 whilst on holiday in Bridlington. Cost me 50p I didn't even have a record player but my music teacher at school would play it for me every now and again. So what was your first ever single? -- Ed...

Artois · Artois

Hi all I thought it would be nice to have a change of theme during this centenary year of the battle of Ypres in the First world war -- Edited by Artois on Sunday 30th of July 2017 07:34:25 PM

Riel · Riel

Hi, I have been "lurking" for a while now and have decided it would only be polite to introduce myself. I am AATQB, recently qualified although I have been working as a bookkeeper for quite a few years. I am currently working for an Accountant, who would like me to go on to do CIMA but I am not sure at the mo...

steveaich · steveaich

A quick intro as this place seems a bit more friendly than some forums! I've just completed AAT L3 and I'm now exploring the idea of starting a little practice while completing L4 and working. Although just qualified I've been completing the bookkeeping for my own businesses for about 16 years, those...

Chrissy71 · Chrissy71

Hi I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction as this is all a bit new to me. I have been going through bank account today and found a payment made to DWP for DEA. This is the first payment of this sort I have come across and wondering where to post it. I have already done my Journal entry for the wag...

Shamus · Shamus

The more observant will note that I have removed the word daily. Yhink that was a bit of an over enthusiatic commitment there on my part. For todays (this weeks) thought to ponder : "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals" Henry David Thoreau

Artois · Artois

Hi all Nothing to do with work or bookkeeping but was watching something about death row prisoners today and it got me thinking what would be my final request as a last meal, came up with quite a few ideas but finally settled on Roast Beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puds, veg and of course English mu...

Shamus · Shamus

"There may be a gap in the market but is there a market in the gap?". Sure that we've all seen clients who have a great business idea for something that the big boys must have missed. They've identified the gap in the market for lemon flavoured soap holders and are excited that they could be first to introd...

Positive books · Positive books

Hi I am new to this forum. Just wanted to introduce myself. I passed my AAT Level 4 about five years ago and have been working for the same company for nine years. I fancy a change and I am thinking about starting up my own bookkeeping business. I would love to hear from anyone who took the plunge. Thank you ...

abacus12345 · abacus12345

Come on Labour...

Shamus · Shamus

Hi People, could I suggest a new theme for the month in support of Manchester based on the the Manchester bee to show a little the sites solidarity and sympathy for everyone in that great city and everyone affected by the tragic events of this week. I know for one we have Joanne(Cheshire), Tim(Don Tax)...

Jo1980 · Jo1980

Hi I'm Jo, I live in Hull and I am looking for someone to possibly be a mentor for me. I have been reading this forum for some time now and find it brilliant how much information can be gathered on here from very helpful people, so I thought I would finally give it a go and ask for some help myself. I am curren...

Shamus · Shamus

Hi All, In a similar way to how a few years ago I used to publish a daily acronym to help people memorise important concepts, new idea. A business related thought for the day. Each day I'll publish a new one (I have thousands, we won't go short) and people can discuss the idea for that day. or not, as they see...

Leger · Leger

A little late with this so I'll leave it open til Wednesday and reveal the answers Wednesday evening. 1. Which newspaper was shut down in 2011, following the scandal over phone hacking? 2. Which English football team has always been in the top division post world war two? 3. What is Percy Shaw famous f...

Lisalisa73 · Lisalisa73

Hi All, Im hoping this is a good place to get some advice on starting out doing some bookkeeping for a couple of local sole traders most likely to be tradesmen (Who I have yet to approach). My 20 odd years of working experience is for banks & large companies mainly doing Credit Control, Treasury &am...

AlbaBeanCounter · AlbaBeanCounter

Hello, I've been visiting BKN on and off for a few weeks, generally just reading up on the advice you guys have been giving each other and to new members. A lot of inspiring stuff for future aspiring bean counters such as myself. So I thought I'm as well making an account and hopefully leech as much profe...

Stefc · Stefc

Hi, I'm Stef I am a PA who does accounts and payroll for two small companies. Just started back doing this sort of work after 10 years in local government! Only qualified to HNC in Business and Finance but with experience in Chartered Accountants offices as incomplete records clerk, audit clerk an...

Artois · Artois

Hi all Got fed up with my old user name making me sound like an old fuddy-duddy while everyone else has cool nicknames so I decided to have a change. Sad though that all I could think of calling myself at 10.55 on a Sunday morning was alcohol related Cheers

natterjack · natterjack

Hi fellow members, New to the business as I'm only training right now, done basic courses in the past and about to start AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping via distance learning. Start at the end of the month and really excited! I have an addiction to buying stationery and wondered what might be ha...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thunderbird Emails - Multi Email Configuration (Preview) I know I've touched on this topic before in conversations with Vince but I'm trying to sort it today and I'm a tad confused (not difficult I know) At present I have 6 email addresses* related to my business and emails are received to the relevant email box. I believe I can set up aliases so I just have the...	Leger	5	2006	Wed Aug 23 13:41 2017 by VinceH
	Honey Come Back (Preview) Sad news about Glenn Campbell passing away. Honey come back was the first ever single I bought, back in 1970 whilst on holiday in Bridlington. Cost me 50p I didn't even have a record player but my music teacher at school would play it for me every now and again. So what was your first ever single? -- Ed...	Leger	16	3053	Sun Aug 13 22:15 2017 by VinceH
	Poppy (Preview) Hi all I thought it would be nice to have a change of theme during this centenary year of the battle of Ypres in the First world war -- Edited by Artois on Sunday 30th of July 2017 07:34:25 PM	Artois	1	1629	Sun Jul 30 20:02 2017 by Cheshire
	Hello. (Preview) Hi, I have been "lurking" for a while now and have decided it would only be polite to introduce myself. I am AATQB, recently qualified although I have been working as a bookkeeper for quite a few years. I am currently working for an Accountant, who would like me to go on to do CIMA but I am not sure at the mo...	Riel	5	1832	Wed Jul 19 11:32 2017 by Leger
	Hello (Preview) A quick intro as this place seems a bit more friendly than some forums! I've just completed AAT L3 and I'm now exploring the idea of starting a little practice while completing L4 and working. Although just qualified I've been completing the bookkeeping for my own businesses for about 16 years, those...	steveaich	10	2396	Sat Jul 15 13:24 2017 by Shamus
	DEA \|Payments (Preview) Hi I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction as this is all a bit new to me. I have been going through bank account today and found a payment made to DWP for DEA. This is the first payment of this sort I have come across and wondering where to post it. I have already done my Journal entry for the wag...	Chrissy71	13	3728	Wed Jul 12 20:05 2017 by Cheshire
	Thought for the day : 2017-06-27 (Preview) The more observant will note that I have removed the word daily. Yhink that was a bit of an over enthusiatic commitment there on my part. For todays (this weeks) thought to ponder : "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals" Henry David Thoreau	Shamus	16	2778	Fri Jun 30 17:00 2017 by Cheshire
	Last Meal (Preview) Hi all Nothing to do with work or bookkeeping but was watching something about death row prisoners today and it got me thinking what would be my final request as a last meal, came up with quite a few ideas but finally settled on Roast Beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puds, veg and of course English mu...	Artois	16	3045	Tue Jun 20 11:28 2017 by Cheshire
	Daily Thought for the day : 2017-06-01 quotes (Preview) "There may be a gap in the market but is there a market in the gap?". Sure that we've all seen clients who have a great business idea for something that the big boys must have missed. They've identified the gap in the market for lemon flavoured soap holders and are excited that they could be first to introd...	Shamus	32	3380	Mon Jun 12 17:19 2017 by Shamus
	Hi (Preview) Hi I am new to this forum. Just wanted to introduce myself. I passed my AAT Level 4 about five years ago and have been working for the same company for nine years. I fancy a change and I am thinking about starting up my own bookkeeping business. I would love to hear from anyone who took the plunge. Thank you ...	Positive books	9	2144	Sun Jun 11 19:57 2017 by Positive books
	Almost time!!! (Preview) Come on Labour...	abacus12345	7	1813	Sat Jun 10 19:34 2017 by abacus12345
	New Theme for May & June (Preview) Hi People, could I suggest a new theme for the month in support of Manchester based on the the Manchester bee to show a little the sites solidarity and sympathy for everyone in that great city and everyone affected by the tragic events of this week. I know for one we have Joanne(Cheshire), Tim(Don Tax)...	Shamus	7	2173	Mon Jun 5 02:21 2017 by Shamus
	Looking for a Mentor in Hull (Preview) Hi I'm Jo, I live in Hull and I am looking for someone to possibly be a mentor for me. I have been reading this forum for some time now and find it brilliant how much information can be gathered on here from very helpful people, so I thought I would finally give it a go and ask for some help myself. I am curren...	Jo1980	9	2283	Sun Jun 4 22:51 2017 by Leger
	Daily Thought for the day : 2017-05-31 Quotes (Preview) Hi All, In a similar way to how a few years ago I used to publish a daily acronym to help people memorise important concepts, new idea. A business related thought for the day. Each day I'll publish a new one (I have thousands, we won't go short) and people can discuss the idea for that day. or not, as they see...	Shamus	9	2504	Thu Jun 1 12:18 2017 by Leger
	Bank Holiday Quiz (Preview) A little late with this so I'll leave it open til Wednesday and reveal the answers Wednesday evening. 1. Which newspaper was shut down in 2011, following the scandal over phone hacking? 2. Which English football team has always been in the top division post world war two? 3. What is Percy Shaw famous f...	Leger	9	2267	Thu Jun 1 06:35 2017 by Cheshire
	Newbie starting from scratch (Preview) Hi All, Im hoping this is a good place to get some advice on starting out doing some bookkeeping for a couple of local sole traders most likely to be tradesmen (Who I have yet to approach). My 20 odd years of working experience is for banks & large companies mainly doing Credit Control, Treasury &am...	Lisalisa73	8	2254	Wed May 31 09:12 2017 by Lyndsey
	Wee Intro (Preview) Hello, I've been visiting BKN on and off for a few weeks, generally just reading up on the advice you guys have been giving each other and to new members. A lot of inspiring stuff for future aspiring bean counters such as myself. So I thought I'm as well making an account and hopefully leech as much profe...	AlbaBeanCounter	27	5121	Tue May 30 20:33 2017 by AlbaBeanCounter
	Introduction (Preview) Hi, I'm Stef I am a PA who does accounts and payroll for two small companies. Just started back doing this sort of work after 10 years in local government! Only qualified to HNC in Business and Finance but with experience in Chartered Accountants offices as incomplete records clerk, audit clerk an...	Stefc	8	2125	Sat May 27 15:11 2017 by Cheshire
	The new me (Preview) Hi all Got fed up with my old user name making me sound like an old fuddy-duddy while everyone else has cool nicknames so I decided to have a change. Sad though that all I could think of calling myself at 10.55 on a Sunday morning was alcohol related Cheers	Artois	26	3941	Thu May 25 21:01 2017 by Amanda
	Hello! Just starting out AAT Stationery addiction (Preview) Hi fellow members, New to the business as I'm only training right now, done basic courses in the past and about to start AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping via distance learning. Start at the end of the month and really excited! I have an addiction to buying stationery and wondered what might be ha...	natterjack	28	5669	Sat May 20 12:01 2017 by Leger
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