Accounting and bookkeeping

You are legally required to keep financial records. Discover how to keep your 'books' and the options for electronic or manual bookkeeping.

It's essential you get your invoicing right, but did you know that you don't need to include the same information for every invoice? Discover ten things you need to know about invoicing.

Bookkeeping need not be complicated if you start off on the right foot. Tim Haggard explains where start-ups often go wrong when doing their books.

Setting up a company is quick and easy, but it creates a range of administrative responsibilities. Here's a basic introduction to get you started.

A list of key dates by which HMRC or Companies House should receive payments and forms.

The choice of date for your accounting year-end is entirely up to you as a business owner, but there are many factors for a business to consider.

Accountants and lawyers are vital advisers who could save your business a fortune - and rescue you from potential hot water with their expert advice.

Accurate bookkeeping can help you keep your business on track and will make it easier when the time comes to file your tax return.

If you've never produced an invoice before, how do you know what to include? Chartered accountant Elaine Clark answers key questions about invoices.

Elaine Clark of CheapAccounting answers the frequent questions on allowable expenses, personal and business costs, bookkeeping and business bank accounts.

Chartered accountant Tim Haggard of Haggards Crowther answers some key questions about finding and choosing an accountant who is right for you.

Generally speaking, it's more tax efficient to own a car personally and charge the company a mileage allowance (eg 45p a mile). Read more.

There are many myths about accounting and taxation, most of them wide of the mark. So what's the reality? Time to dispel these five common myths.

How to find a good accountant in your area and build a strong working relationship with your accountant to ensure your business is run tax-efficiently.

Maintaining your own financial records (doing your books) can seem daunting when you’re new to it. Elaine Clark gives her top five tips.

Use this self-paced e-learning tool from HMRC to help you get to grips with tax when starting your business. Complete modules at your own pace.