Whilst Sage software is approved by most accountants as being
a good quality product, using it without training is a bit like
being asked to drive a car without lessons. Our training not only
covers which buttons to press but is based on good accountancy
practice and understanding how to deal with VAT correctly.
If you can present a good set of data
to your accountant you should expect to pay substantially less in
fees than others who are not so careful.
So training is an investment.
A well trained member of staff should
be able to produce reliable figures for you to use in your business
as well as helping to keep your accountancy fees down. Your VAT
returns will of course be correct.
If you can produce rudimentary figures
for profit on a regular basis from Sage, then you can plan your
business future more easily and sort out the weak areas indicated by
the figures.
Our Method of Operation
Our training is divided into half day
sessions of three hours each. We come to your office and our
training is based on entering live information to Sage. That way it
means something to the person being trained.
At our first session we talk to the MD
about the way the company is run, look at published accounts and
discuss what sort of information the company requires from the
accounts. This information is used to set up the chart of accounts
and consider how various types of input will need to be done.
We then start a tailored programme of
training sessions to suit company needs, delivered at company
premises, with live data. Our training methods are based on gradual
build up of knowledge and continual checking of what has been
learnt. Staff will gain confidence and knowledge by going at their
speed of learning.
In between sessions we ask the people
we train to input data on their own, where we have already covered
how to do this, stressing that they can call us if they have
problems.
On our return, we check the data and
sort out any misunderstandings before continuing with the training.
Learners are encouraged to call us if
they get stuck between sessions free of charge. We know this speeds
up learning. Our helpline service can be extended after the training
is completed and many companies use our support service for years.
How would this service help
you?
Many bookkeepers are not well-trained.
We can show your key personnel how to follow best practice so that
accounts can be easily and accurately produced from their data
input. We can show them how to avoid problems with VAT and how to
ensure that their input is of the highest quality. That will save
you accountancy fees at your year end, keep you out of the clutches
of the VAT man and enable you to start relying on the figures your
computer gives you.
Call Frances on 01737 559211
today to discuss how training can enhance the quality of your
business information.
