Accounting

Article: Choosing Accounting Software

Choosing Accounting Software Choose the right accounting software package and you will save time and money, make fewer mistakes, and obtain useful management information. Accounting software is designed so people who are not accountants find it easy...

Article: Choosing an Accountant

Choosing an Accountant A good accountant will save you and your business money, but it's essential to choose the right one for your particular business. Use the following checklist to find the right person. 1) Ask friends or colleagues...

Article: Choosing and Using an Accountant

Choosing and Using an Accountant Unless you happen to be an expert on accounting, tax and finance, you need an accountant. An accountant should always be able to save a start-up business more in time and money than the cost of accountancy fees. If you...

Article: Filing and Records Management

Filing and Records Management Filing and records management is a vital - if uninspiring - part of any business. Information is a major element in many companies' competitive advantage, but it can only be utilised if it is available when needed. At the...

Article: Preparing for Your Annual Accounts

Preparing for Your Annual Accounts This briefing is aimed at smaller limited companies. Companies with an annual turnover of less than £6.5 million and total assets (fixed and current) under £3.26 million generally do not require an audit...

Article: Simple Book-keeping

Simple Book-keeping Good book-keeping makes your paperwork - such as VAT and tax returns - easier. It provides a system that tells you - and your accountant - exactly what is going on. Whether you use a manual or computer-based system, the same...

Article: Using Accounting Software

Using Accounting Software Good accounting software puts you in control of your business. You can automate regular tasks, including keeping records and completing statutory returns. Once the data is recorded, you can generate reports that will enable...