Re: Bookkeeping and Accountancy software


"John" <friend_of_ours@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello
>
>
> This is my first post to this group so I hope this is the correct place
>
> to begin.
> Here is a sumaary of what I'm trying to achieve:
> The concepts of bookkeeping from a managerial perspective
> How to get the most out of current software (Sage Line 50 v10)
>
>
> Here's a brief background of the company I am involved in.
>
>
> I operate in a company I have just bought in to whose concern is the
> installation of heating and cooling systems to commercial properties.
> The business is lacking organisational structure for it's size and is
> in danger of losing custom if there is not investment in IT systems and
>
> an increase in administrative overheads.
> The main shareholder plans to retire in around 18months. He is very
> good at "running" the business but has difficulty wresting himself away
>
> from this in order to manage the business. That will be the challenge
> for me and my partner who own 25% each.
>
>
> I consider it extremely important that I become familiar with the
> bookkeeping side of the business. I am familiar in managing contracts
> e.g. job costing and invoicing but I don't know how these are processed
>
> into the "books". I have been reading books on the subject and have
> purchased "Bookkeeping and Accounting in a Week" by Roger Mason and
> "Bookkeeping and Accounts for Small Business" by Tony Bannister. I was
> wondering if there are any other books or websites, educational
> DVD-ROMs on the subject.
> With regards to Sage we run the accounts package alongside Sage
> Payroll. We have about 25 operatives. I would also like to improve my
> skills on Sage. I wonder if anyone recommends a course. I have seen
> that LearnDirect do a course called "Intoroduction to Bookkeeping with
> Sage Line 50". I wonder if anyone knows anything of this course.
>
>
> Any help regarding any of the topics would be appreciated
>
>
> Kind regards
>
>
> John
>
>
> PS If someone thinks another accounting product is more suitable for
> our business, then please let me know!
>


I am always referred to Book-keeping and Accounts by Frank woods


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