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PJC Bookkeeping · PJC Bookkeeping

Hi everyone, Just received a card from Boogles Ltd who are a bookkeeping franchise. Although they specialise in the London and Nottingham areas they are branching out to the rest of the UK. Does anyone have any thoughts about this company? Many thanks. Peter PJC Bookkeeping Services http://www.pj...

Alison · Alison

http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=115286&page=3

jillemily · jillemily

If I don't put my clients van thorough as an asset do I post the purchase price as equipment expensed? And when he sold the van how does that get posted? I have just read other topics on this and have come to the conclusion it will be best to take off 20% for personal use on all van expenses that I have posted ra...

Flex Accounting Services · Flex Accounting Services

Just wanted to have a bit of a moan, sorry !! In the past month or so I have taken on a couple of customers. Both got in touch with me, I visited them, we agreed prices and terms etc. Everything fine. I sent out my letters of engagement. One I havent done any work for yet and they have now cancelled our ag...

BobHarper · BobHarper

For those interested I've put a video called "How to build a brilliant bookkeeping business" up on our Website www.thecrunchersfranchise.co.uk.

blondie · blondie

Hi, Im just starting out as a bookkeeper and trying to get answers to all questions at the mo..i do apologise if this sounds dumb! I'm wanting to know: if a commercial business card is used for business purchases, how do i show this up? So far most purchases are being made through the business bank acco...

Accountancy_freelancer · Accountancy_freelancer

Hi All, I am new to forum and hope that i can get something out of this forum and others like this. I am an experienced Bookkeeper and accountant having worked for a number of years with a UK based accountancy business at a senior position and now wishing to start out as my own accountancy business. For th...

Ann-marie · Ann-marie

Hello, Can anyone recommend some good finance software - any really that is mac compatible - just interested to see what there is out there at the moment as I've just bought a mac, still have my windows computer as well though. ThanksAnn-marie

KMB · KMB

Hi, I look after a ltd company with 2 directors. During their first year of trading they didn't take anything out of the businesses. Now in the second year, they are looking at taking a small salary/dividends. Can anyone please help me with what to suggest? I know the accountant would be the best p...

gerry · gerry

Hi There I have just been to visit a potential new client and initially some of the items he was discussing gave me cause for concern i.e he was arrested for supposedly having a stolen tv in his car, that he had just bought in good faith from a friend. His solicitor has suggested that he gets his accounts in...

KMB · KMB

Hi, I'm new to this and new to being a freelance bookkeeper. I have experience, but just need to get the clients. I have been to various networking events and given out my business cards. There seems to be lots of interest, but that interest isn't turning into clients yet. Please tell me it gets bet...

Susie Sue · Susie Sue

Hi everyone, Can you tell me what you all use towards CPD please? I have attended a few HMRC workshops which count towards my points but unsure what else counts. Hope you can help! Thanks alot. Sue

Julie Dawn · Julie Dawn

Hi all, Havent been on here for a while but thought it might be nice to share some positive news. Since starting out in May I now have 2 clients and have two accountants that would like me to take on some of their bookkeeping work...and thats without trying too hard. Although I have accounting experience...

T P · T P

Hello everyone, I was hoping someone could help please. I am MICB (comp) and plan on setting up on my own. But in the meantime, to subsidise my current income, I am considering writing to accountants in the local area to see on the off chance if they would like to contract any work out (for financial and ex...

littlebookkeeper · littlebookkeeper

Hi, I have practising certificate as AICB (comp) and professional indemnity insurance through their recommended insurer, Trafalgar I think. As I have a lot of previous experience in accounting practice (used to be ACCA) I thought I would now just be able to update myself on self assessment and payr...

annisa · annisa

Hi all, Im new to this site so please be gentle. I have just taken on a client who is self emplyed (sole trader) but for the last 18months he has been working for someone. my client gets paid fortnightly and his boss deducts 20% for tax. my client has given me invoices, reciepts and bank statements so what d...

lor · lor

Is this correct that cooking oil is exempt from VAT? Thanks for your help.

Mr Topps · Mr Topps

Hi All, I have a client who has an hair salon. My question is this - she rents a chair out to a self employed lady but is currently putting it through the till as a sale, thus paying vat but could we invoice the lady for the rental of the chair and thus not charge vat with a T9 tax code. Please advise Mr Topps

LizB · LizB

Hi all. I have a client who as started to donate under the 'Give As You Earn' scheme. Just trying to clarify in my mind how to account for this in the accounts - Do you set up a Balance Sheet code, like the PAYE / NI side, or does it go straight to the P&L. Help!! Many thanks

kjmcculloch · kjmcculloch

Hi Guys, Dealing with my first Ltd Company. The only director seems to have been paying for things with his own money which is causing me some confusion. I'm working with VT Transaction+. If a sole trader did this I'd simply add up all the things they paid and show a capital introduced for that amount....

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Does anyone work for Boogles? (Preview) Hi everyone, Just received a card from Boogles Ltd who are a bookkeeping franchise. Although they specialise in the London and Nottingham areas they are branching out to the rest of the UK. Does anyone have any thoughts about this company? Many thanks. Peter PJC Bookkeeping Services http://www.pj...	PJC Bookkeeping	0	1408	Mon Dec 21 13:28 2009 by PJC Bookkeeping
	Another forum accountant saying that you cannot be a bookkeeper if you don't know Quickbooks (Preview) http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=115286&page=3	Alison	6	5759	Fri Dec 18 22:26 2009 by semsley
	Van not an asset (Preview) If I don't put my clients van thorough as an asset do I post the purchase price as equipment expensed? And when he sold the van how does that get posted? I have just read other topics on this and have come to the conclusion it will be best to take off 20% for personal use on all van expenses that I have posted ra...	jillemily	4	1859	Fri Dec 18 11:55 2009 by jillemily
	Recent new clients have annoyed me !! (Preview) Just wanted to have a bit of a moan, sorry !! In the past month or so I have taken on a couple of customers. Both got in touch with me, I visited them, we agreed prices and terms etc. Everything fine. I sent out my letters of engagement. One I havent done any work for yet and they have now cancelled our ag...	Flex Accounting Services	7	2305	Tue Dec 15 19:46 2009 by lor
	How to build a brilliant bookkeeping business (Preview) For those interested I've put a video called "How to build a brilliant bookkeeping business" up on our Website www.thecrunchersfranchise.co.uk.	BobHarper	1	2969	Tue Dec 15 12:33 2009 by Flex Accounting Services
	Clients paying with commercial cards (Preview) Hi, Im just starting out as a bookkeeper and trying to get answers to all questions at the mo..i do apologise if this sounds dumb! I'm wanting to know: if a commercial business card is used for business purchases, how do i show this up? So far most purchases are being made through the business bank acco...	blondie	5	1824	Wed Dec 9 21:57 2009 by blondie
	Starting Out as an Accountancy Business (Preview) Hi All, I am new to forum and hope that i can get something out of this forum and others like this. I am an experienced Bookkeeper and accountant having worked for a number of years with a UK based accountancy business at a senior position and now wishing to start out as my own accountancy business. For th...	Accountancy_freelancer	1	1698	Mon Dec 7 10:35 2009 by Zoe
	Mac compatible Software (Preview) Hello, Can anyone recommend some good finance software - any really that is mac compatible - just interested to see what there is out there at the moment as I've just bought a mac, still have my windows computer as well though. ThanksAnn-marie	Ann-marie	4	2088	Thu Dec 3 11:47 2009 by semsley
	Directors now looking to get money out of business (Preview) Hi, I look after a ltd company with 2 directors. During their first year of trading they didn't take anything out of the businesses. Now in the second year, they are looking at taking a small salary/dividends. Can anyone please help me with what to suggest? I know the accountant would be the best p...	KMB	8	2279	Wed Dec 2 08:47 2009 by Flex Accounting Services
	A potential new client - is he dodgy? (Preview) Hi There I have just been to visit a potential new client and initially some of the items he was discussing gave me cause for concern i.e he was arrested for supposedly having a stolen tv in his car, that he had just bought in good faith from a friend. His solicitor has suggested that he gets his accounts in...	gerry	18	2634	Wed Dec 2 02:59 2009 by BobHarper
	Need a boost (Preview) Hi, I'm new to this and new to being a freelance bookkeeper. I have experience, but just need to get the clients. I have been to various networking events and given out my business cards. There seems to be lots of interest, but that interest isn't turning into clients yet. Please tell me it gets bet...	KMB	3	1789	Mon Nov 23 20:13 2009 by BobHarper
	Continual Professional Development points for IAB (Preview) Hi everyone, Can you tell me what you all use towards CPD please? I have attended a few HMRC workshops which count towards my points but unsure what else counts. Hope you can help! Thanks alot. Sue	Susie Sue	1	1973	Mon Nov 23 10:13 2009 by KMB
	Positive news (Preview) Hi all, Havent been on here for a while but thought it might be nice to share some positive news. Since starting out in May I now have 2 clients and have two accountants that would like me to take on some of their bookkeeping work...and thats without trying too hard. Although I have accounting experience...	Julie Dawn	11	2357	Sun Nov 22 18:44 2009 by kjmcculloch
	Applying for work from accountants (Preview) Hello everyone, I was hoping someone could help please. I am MICB (comp) and plan on setting up on my own. But in the meantime, to subsidise my current income, I am considering writing to accountants in the local area to see on the off chance if they would like to contract any work out (for financial and ex...	T P	2	1573	Sat Nov 21 18:42 2009 by T P
	AICB but confused as to what services I'm allowed to offer (Preview) Hi, I have practising certificate as AICB (comp) and professional indemnity insurance through their recommended insurer, Trafalgar I think. As I have a lot of previous experience in accounting practice (used to be ACCA) I thought I would now just be able to update myself on self assessment and payr...	littlebookkeeper	2	5818	Fri Nov 20 14:56 2009 by littlebookkeeper
	Self employed/employed!!!! (Preview) Hi all, Im new to this site so please be gentle. I have just taken on a client who is self emplyed (sole trader) but for the last 18months he has been working for someone. my client gets paid fortnightly and his boss deducts 20% for tax. my client has given me invoices, reciepts and bank statements so what d...	annisa	3	1753	Wed Nov 18 22:25 2009 by Flex Accounting Services
	cooking oil exempt from VAT??? (Preview) Is this correct that cooking oil is exempt from VAT? Thanks for your help.	lor	3	8848	Wed Nov 18 12:57 2009 by lor
	Invoicing for rent - Hairdresser (Preview) Hi All, I have a client who has an hair salon. My question is this - she rents a chair out to a self employed lady but is currently putting it through the till as a sale, thus paying vat but could we invoice the lady for the rental of the chair and thus not charge vat with a T9 tax code. Please advise Mr Topps	Mr Topps	4	12431	Tue Nov 17 19:39 2009 by M4 Books Ltd
	Give As You Earn. (Preview) Hi all. I have a client who as started to donate under the 'Give As You Earn' scheme. Just trying to clarify in my mind how to account for this in the accounts - Do you set up a Balance Sheet code, like the PAYE / NI side, or does it go straight to the P&L. Help!! Many thanks	LizB	0	1449	Tue Nov 17 14:48 2009 by LizB
	Ltd Company Question (Preview) Hi Guys, Dealing with my first Ltd Company. The only director seems to have been paying for things with his own money which is causing me some confusion. I'm working with VT Transaction+. If a sole trader did this I'd simply add up all the things they paid and show a capital introduced for that amount....	kjmcculloch	5	2193	Mon Nov 16 12:37 2009 by kjmcculloch
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