Business is like a car

Business and Cars We drive around in various shapes, sizes, makes, models of transport. Some big and some small. Some owned and some not owned. We even pay other people to drive us home or to wherever we want to go. So, what has this got to do with business? Well, the answer is that […]
An online Accounting system? Yes/No?
I get asked more often than I would like to accept, “do I need an online accounting system?” the answer is no you don’t. All I have to say to this is, find me a successful business that does not have one. My answer to this is, Yes, you do. This leads onto the next […]
5 points to make your tax return easier

Tax season happens every year and there are certain items that are important to remember when submitting your tax return. Whether you do this submission or even if you get a tax practitioner to do it on your behalf, the below are important points to remember: You do not have to submit a Tax return. […]
The BCEA: Types of Leave

BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
The BCEA: Notice periods, Administration and Victimisation

BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
The BCEA: Payment

BCAS is NOT a labour specialist. This article is just a GUIDE. Please contact a specialist for help on this. We cannot help you with labour law concerns Read about some common accounting mistakes here. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) provides a basic guideline on BCEA regulations relating to: Working times: including shift […]
What is the skills development levy?

SDL, or skills development levy, is a levy imposed to encourage learning and development in South Africa. It is determined by an employer’s salary bill. These funds are to be used to develop and improve skills of employees. Who must pay SDL? SDL is due by employers who have been registered. You can register once for […]
Income statement: What is it?

The Income Statement The income statement is a vital report tat every business owner should use and understand. This short video explains it with an example to make it clearer. This will enhance your knowledge of what they are and how to use them. [jwplayer width=”550″ height=”500″ file=”https://vibrant-booth.197-189-226-226.plesk.page/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/The-income-statement-report.mp4″ image=””] What are they? An income statement […]
7 Business Lessons from 7 Years!

August 2022 marked the seventh birthday of BC Accounting Services, so to honour this, I have put together seven lessons, to mark one business lesson learned for each year. Business Lesson One: Just start. I had no idea what I was going to do when I was retrenched. I knew I was going to start […]
Are you making these mistakes?

Finance and accounting is a primary business function. There are common areas when a mistake is made. Accounting is an area that most businesses manage with the necessary care following the generally accepted accounting principles. The accountants or the person responsible can easily look over that mistake. A mistake may cost you! New Technology With the […]