BOOKKEEPING A BRIEF HISTORY

Double entry bookkeeping has been around for a very long time. The concept was originally developed by The Romans, early Medieval Middle Eastern civilizations refined the process and principles.
Further refinement occurred throughout the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries during which time the system was widely adopted by Italian merchants.
The system of double entry was further developed and formalised, when, In 1494, Luca Pacioli (an Italian Mathematician). Known as the “father of accounting” wrote the first book on the subject.
Whilst we have moved on from handwritten ledgers managed by scribes in dusty candle lit rooms, those principles apply as much now as they did then, indeed, the bedrock of all modern accountancy and accounting systems throughout the world rely on those ancient principles.

MODERN BOOKKEEPING

The advent of modern computers and software platforms has transformed the way we do most things in life and bookkeeping is by no means an exception.
The internet, somewhat a novelty just a few years ago has further changed the way we do almost everything. The development of digital cloud-based accounting systems is just the latest manifestation, and, together with an increasing capacity for integration this evolution will continue at increasing speed, no doubt!
So, what do we mean by modern bookkeeping and how can we make it work for you? Well, we must start by dispelling a myth, simply plugging everything into your favourite digital platform does not necessarily solve all your bookkeeping problems over night. In fact, it can cause some serious headaches when it comes to sorting out the mess if it’s not administered and controlled properly.
But enough of those negative vibes!! With support and guidance, we can make it work for you. A well managed intergarated system can provide a wealth of reporting and management control tools as well as take a lot of the tedium away; for example bank reconciliation etc is much more efficient.
We are a small and friendly practice, but of course that comes with limitations, we simply do not have the capacity to work and be competent using multiple platforms. Instead we have adopted Xero as our preferred platform and become quite expert in it use over the years. So, whether you are:​​​​​​

• Thinking about starting a new business
• Considering migrating to a digital accounting platform for the first time or wish to migrate your data from Xero
• Looking for a reliable partner to manage and control your bookkeeping obligations

Or are just looking for an informal chat with someone that may just have some of the answers you are looking for, get in touch, dont let those bookkeeping blues get you down, we are here to help.

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