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Re: [LUG] Accounting Apps

 

Hi Neil

Thanks for the reply.

On Friday 04 August 2006 09:50, Neil Williams wrote:
> There's a limit to how simple an accounting package can be when dealing
> with the needs of a business. Double-entry can seem daunting but it does
> prevent problems later.
Is there anywhere that explains double-entry bookkeeping please? Simple as 
possible.
>
> > It's for the
> > business but I only have two categories of incoming and about nine
> > outgoings. However, I now need to manage standing orders.
>
> Quite similar to me then, really. How many customers and/or jobs will
> need invoicing?
15 to 20 customers. Invoicing is only once off as they pay be standing order 
until they cancel the contract. Saying that if repairs etc are done then 
invoicing is needed.

Should I have bank reconciliation please?
>
> > Will do GnuCash do please?
>
> Yes. You won't need the (more complicated) stocks and shares or multiple
> currency handling. Standing orders are handled with Scheduled
> Transactions (as are direct debits). GnuCash has pretty good
> documentation and v2 is stable.
Thanks once again. I'll give it a go.
-- 
Rich
http://www.cregy.co.uk
Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.
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