Here is a summary of an epetition to the UK government asking for some regulation around the term accountant from number10.gov.uk websiteWe received a petition asking:“We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to prevent unqualified accountants, tax and financial advisors providing services unless they have professionally recognised qualications.”Details of Petition:“Lawyers must have Professional Qualifications but [...]
Recently I had two particular issues with OUTLOOK 2007. I had read the book. I had searched the forums. I googled, and asked questions of my IT colleagues in the know. I receive various emails from Microsoft, and one of them directed me to http://support.microsoft.com/. I lodged an email detailing my issues. Within 24 hours [...]
You need the Mac Stuffit Expander (WinZip equivalent) to expand a .SIT file on your Windows pc. Goto: www.usergroup.com.au > Z - Tools & Utilities > = Freeware > Aladdin Expander Stuffit and download the free Expander. Then simply install the Expander application, expand the file .SIT, add the extension [...]
There is an interesting article at Flying Solo by Nicky Jurd discussing the merits of website photography. I wonder if blogs are required to have the same standard of photos?I spent the day at the Ekka. It is a family tradition. To me the Ekka is a group of small business owners passionate about what [...]
Unique naming opportunityQueensland Museum arachnologists have uncovered new spider species across the State. And for a limited time only we're giving our supporters naming rights. Imagine having a new spider species named in your honour! All you need to do is make a donation of $200 or more to the Queensland Museum Foundation, and we'll [...]
By Leslie WestKeeping the books for business is a challenging job. Oftentimes, you as the owner or operator postpone entering the days receipts till after closing. A lot of the time its not your, the owner/operators, best strength. I know for myself that doing the books and keeping things organized is right up there with [...]
ANISE Consulting has developed some free user friendly checklists to formalise the standard procedures that need to be adhered to within your business accounts department. The checklists are in Microsoft Word format, and you will need to customise them to suit your businesses needs. Weekly ChecklistMonthly ChecklistQuarterly Checklist End Of Financial Year Checklist End of [...]
I attended the launch of the Griffith Industry Mentoring Program. I am a Griffith University alumni and this is the second year I have been involved with the program. I enjoyed breakfast with a group of accounting/business focused mentors/mentees. The program will run for several months, and concludes with a cocktail party on the 5th [...]
This morning I awoke to a computer beeping at me. That was all it did beep beep beep. I went through the initial possible fix up solutions. Turned it off, turned it on. Turned it off, let it wait for a while, turned it on. Made efforts to clean the dust away. Got out the [...]
Great question and one that many small business owners have.Have you spoken to your accountant about this - if you plan to stick with your accountant over the life of the business you should choose what he suggests - as your accounting bills should be cheaper as he is handling software he knows.My next question, [...]