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- Fellow PM.Dip
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Hi Everyone
Good idea - lets get talking!
I am a working mum of 40 something, struggling to manage a home, a business, a husband, kids and a dog - which one do you think causes me the most stress?
I am based in Dorset, between Salisbury(Wiltshire) and Ringwood (Hampshire), giving me good access to all 3 counties.
My business started in 2004 when a local accountant encouraged me to set up on my own, and I haven't look back since.
I have at times had 2 employees, but currently have 1 who has been with me for 3 years, and am hoping to employ another by the end of this year.
Became an Associate due to my work experience and prior qualifications, but am now studing Level 3 to become a full member.
Looking forward to conversing with all you other members out there.
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Hi Everyone
My name is Ruth and, even though I started this course last May, I am only just revising for my level one. I am very nervous and hope that I will have done enough.
I am 42, married and have 4 wonderful kids. I have always been interested in accounting and would love to take this up as a business from home if I ever qualify. At this rate, I could be up for retirement first. Lol
Anyway, I've now broken the ice and need to get back to revision.  Ttfn
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Hi Everyone
I am Jon 44 in the summer and living in Leicester have been here for 9 years now but originally a North London lad. Live here with my civil partner and am currently a Student member of the ICB. I will be taking my exams to achieve Affiliate status at end of May 2011.
My back ground is a mixture of Administation and Genealogy, I am a qualified Genealogist and have been for 15 years now. I decided to add a new string to my bow and take the exams to be a bookkeeper as I have always been interested in figures etc.
I am doing the ICB course which is ran by the Home Learning College and I look forward to meeting local bookkeepers both student or qualified to offer mutual support
thats all for now folks look forward to chatting on here
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- Member PM.Dip
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Edited at 20 Nov 2011 10:29 PM GMT
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Hi! I'm considering taking a ICB level 2 course. I've been doing my limited company accounts for about five years and it has been a steep learning curve. I'm just wondering if the ICB rules would preclude me from continuing to do the accounts. I know they prevent me from doing so as an agent for someone else but this is for myself as the director of a close company. If I am precluded, I'll have to put it off until I wind up the company (as it has ceased to make money).
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This is a popular topic, so I thought " why not join the fun ?". I am working hard to develop my own Practice in Cornwall. Previously I worked for many years in finance departments of large organisations, working as a self employed bookkeeper for small businesses is a whole new world. A challenge but enjoyable.
Before I set up I did n't realise the effort neeed to market services.
I also thought that small businesses would need and want management accounting, but that seems to be a lower priority than reducing the tax take.
I would welcome feed back on my website if anyone has time.
www.tregassick-bookkeeping.co.uk
Best regards to everyone.
Peter
Edited at 16 Aug 2013 03:35 PM GMT
Edited at 16 Aug 2013 03:36 PM GMT
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Hi there people, My names Simon, Im 31 and currently residing in Solihull..
Im just about to start the full ICB career course to hopefully succeed in full Member status with (fingers crossed) Fellow status!
I studied AAT level 2 accountancy @ Solihull College and passed in june 2013, im currently shadowing an accountant/bookkeeper who conveniently lives on my road, He will be retiring at the end of the year and has agreed to help me and hopefully pass on his 200+ clients to me!! if im lucky!
iv'e been a music/theory teacher for the past 9 years and im after a new challenge, call me crazy but i really enjoy the bookkeeping/accountancy world and hoping for the best that it all works out in the end.
I will be starting this course from next monday and any help/advice along the way would be greatly welcomed..
Have a good day people.
Simon.
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Hello All,
I have been a member for a few years but have just taken the plunge and got my practice licence. All I need to do now is find some clients.
I am in my mid fifties, married and live in the wilds of Wiltshire with my wife, a cat and a parrot.
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Hi Simon
I was in Solihull on monday. I worked in Solihull for 9 years many moons ago. i hope that your new career will be a great success.If you find the 200 plus clients too much, you may want to point some of them in my direction. Im based in Brierley Hill. For everyone else, Im Elaine (also known as Lainy and many other things ha ha). I started my practice in April and am trying to find my feet. Best of luck to everyone on here, and hello everyone.
Very best wishes
Lainy xxx
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Hi,
I'm Becky and I live in Exeter, Devon. I have a 19 month old daughter and I'm currently trying to sit the ICB exams (around nap times) as quickly as possible as a 'refresher' as I am also AAT qualified.
I previously worked as an Accounts Assistant at a small accountancy firm for just over 3 years, however took a break from the financial world after being made redunant from another role as a Commercial Assistant. Following a second redundancy (from customer services - never again!!), I am now working as a part-time employed bookkeeper for six businesses. My goal is to complete the ICB exams and then set up as self-employed, undertaking bookkeeping in and around my part-time work. I'm currently in discussions with the old accountancy firm I used to work for to set up a referral system.
Would be lovely to meet fellow bookkeepers in my area, I was most disappointed at not being able to go to the most recent area meeting due to a lack of babysitter. Hopefully I will make it next time!
Kind Regards,
Becky
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