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Why Does a Small Business Need Financial Statements?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A common question we receive from many owners of micro and small businesses is why do they need financial statements if their business is so small. Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n

Interesting financial ratios worth knowing<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is worth knowing the important financial ratios in your business, because, to be successful, a business must make money. It must make enough net profit to: Repay its debts, on time; Re-invest in more growth; Sustain operations, and Pay the owners enough to live their desired lifestyle. Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n

Why are management accounts so important for small businesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Management accounts are a detailed look at your financial information that measures your business\u2019s performance and business health and is usually prepared by a qualified accountant as soon as possible after the end of every month. Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n

Tax and Tax Practitioners<\/strong><\/p>\n

As accountants, we get to see many small business owners that focus on \u201csaving tax\u201d more so than they do on actually making a profit. The irony is that income tax is payable on profit and the success of any business depends on its ability to earn profits every year. Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n

What is Bookkeeping all About?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Traditionally, bookkeeping is the systematic recording or data capture from source documents of each and every financial transaction of a business into \u201cvarious books of original entry\u201d known as \u201csubsidiary ledgers\u201d which is then consolidated into the \u201cmain book\u201d of account called a \u201cgeneral ledger\u201d using a method called the double-entry system. Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n

Bookkeeping as opposed to Accounting for Small Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is bookkeeping and accounting the same thing? Bookkeeping and accounting are poles apart despite obvious similarities where accounting can on occasion morph into bookkeeping. Essentially, they are closely linked because you cannot have one without the other. Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n

Accounting Services for Small Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is accounting and why does it matter for small businesses? Where bookkeeping ends, accounting begins. Having said this, you can realise right away that there is a difference between bookkeeping and accounting. Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n

Monthly Accounting Fees for Small Business in South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n

If, as a business owner, managing your financial record keeping and staying on top of your tax and other compliance obligations is not an expense you want draining your bank account, you may be pressed to ask several accountants \u201cwhat are the accounting fees for small business\u201d or \u201cwhat are accountant\u2019s hourly rates in South Africa\u201d? How much should monthly bookkeeping fees cost a small business? The answer is not as simple as it may seem. Read more..<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInDownBig” text_align=”left” font_size=”25″ font_weight=”300″ line_height=”36px”]BAN is neither a corporate entity, partnership or traditional accounting practice.\u00a0 BAN\u2019s unique franchise structure offers major benefits to both clients and franchisees alike with its professional and well-organised network of accountants.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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