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Q. I am having great difficulty with double entry credits and debits. Just when I thought I had got my head around this... - 08.07.2008

Q. I have problems balancing imprest and non-imprest petty cash, can you help? - 08.07.2008

Q: Can I assume that two sets of accounts will be needed for the fixed assets register for companies; i.e. one to record the depreciation and NBV for accounting purposes...

- 02.06.2008

Q: Unit 2 – when posting figures from the cashbook to wages/salaries control account, I then have to post PAYE, NIC and pensions to the PAYE/NIC account, but it is on the credit side...

- 02.06.2008

Q: Can you please explain what happens with P11D expenses? ...
- 30.04.2008

Q: Can you explain the Gearing Ratio (PEV)? I know that long-term liabilities are divided by (something?) X 100 per cent, but I don't know what that something is. - 30.04.2008

Q. I have done a Unit 2 practice simulation. I found that in the wages and salaries control account the credit side shows the gross pay (total cost to business) without including the employers NIC contribution...
- 03.04.2008

Q. If I depreciate a fixed asset for the year and the NBV calculates as nil, do I enter this as normal in the main ledger? - 03.04.2008

Q. I am struggling with exchange rate variances and how to work out the sub variances. Is there an easy formula? - 27.02.2008

Q. Do you have any tips/shortcuts on how to tackle consolidated accounts (balance sheets)? - 27.02.2008

Q. Can you please explain materials variances? - 24.01.2008

Q. I’m having trouble calculating labour costs on a time rate basis. Can you
please explain? - 24.01.2008

Q. What is the difference between income charges and the charges you pay on tax, such as royalties and patents? Can you give me some examples of charges on income? - 06.12.2007

Q. Is there an easy way to remember minority interest calculation? - 05.12.2007

Q: Can someone please explain what the rules are concerning capital/revenue expenditure? - 19.11.2007

Q: How would you calculate capital allowances for expenses on the installation of new machinery? - 19.11.2007

Q: What is overcasting and undercasting and how are they treated in the journal entry? - 01.10.2007

Q: I work for a small building contractor. When arranging finance and exploring various finance deals, I find it difficult to calculate the different types of interest available on finance agreements... - 01.10.2007

Q: What is goodwill and how is it to be treated in accounts? - 05.09.2007

Q: Can you give me some tips on writing a SWOT analysis? - 05.09.2007