ARE YOU WRITING OFF FEES ON SMALL AND MEDIUM CLIENT ACCOUNTING WORK?
	DO YOU HAVE CLIENT ACCOUNTING WORK OVERFLOWS?
	DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS RETAINING SUITABLY EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTING STAFF?

IF THE ANSWER IS "YES" TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, BUSINESS ACCOUNTING NETWORK CAN HELP YOU...

Business Accounting Network (BAN) is neither a corporate entity nor a partnership. BAN, an association (franchise) of self-employed bookkeepers and accountants, specialise in providing bookkeeping and accounting services at cost effective rates to assist the auditing profession. We currently provide a very professional and dedicated service to some of the top registered auditing firms in Cape Town.

HOW BUSINESS ACCOUNTING NETWORK CAN ASSIST YOUR FIRM

Trained in the auditing and accounting profession, our Associates (Single Operator Franchisees) specialise in specific areas of accounting practice, collectively networking a broad range of skills.

• Bookkeeping and accounting
• Set-up of accounting systems and controls
• Specialise in preparation of monthly or bi-monthly management accounts
• Preparation, completion and submission of monthly and annual statutory returns, e.g. VAT, PAYE (EMP201), IRP5, etc.
• Business plans
• Pastel sales, support, installation and set-up of the full Pastel accounting range and customised individual training
• Training your clients’ staff in bookkeeping and statutory compliance
• Preparation of annual working paper files (accounting sections only) for registered audit firms.

TYPICAL PROFILE OF OUR ASSOCIATES

• Our Associates have all trained as either an article clerk or worked within the client accounting department of a medium to large audit firm for at least 5 years.
• Our Associates have a relevant degree or accounting diploma;
• They are computer literate, particularly with Excel and accounting and payroll software programmes, i.e. Pastel, Accpac, etc.
• They share the association’s passion for bookkeeping, accounting and higher level accounting services;
• Our Associates are self-employed, yet also show the ability and willingness to be a team player;
• They are energetic self-starters with a professional approach to business;
• Our Associates are people-orientated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Self-motivated;
• Highly disciplined;
• Service-orientated;
• They are able to organise, prioritise and execute actions timeously;
• All Associates are diligent and willing to put in extra hours when required to meet monthly and annual deadlines for a varied client portfolio;

WHAT PREVENTS BUSINESS ACCOUNTING NETWORK ASSOCIATES FROM POACHING YOUR CLIENTS?

• BAN Associates only provide an accounting support service to the clients of registered auditing firms;
• We do not provide taxation services, company secretarial services, auditing, financial services, etc.;
• We do not market clients directly but only accept instructions and referrals from the auditing firms/accounting officers;
• In terms of BAN's legal association (franchise) agreement, chartered accountants are excluded from membership of the association and neither can Associates practice as accounting officers.
• Associates are governed by a strict Code of Conduct and Legal Agreement.