What are the different services offered in accounting?

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1. Capture of raw documentation to general ledger;

2. Capture from bank statements to cashbook;

3. Review of trial balance and detailed general ledger;

4. Management reports – monthly, quarterly or annually;

5. Other – specialised review of control accounts; and

6. Draft of Annual Financial Statements – Compilation.

 

Is accounting integrated with tax and payroll and other disciplines?

It is a sign of the times and in as much as SARS now integrates various aspects of business in the SD14 return, so do we.  We appreciate that business comprises separately identifiable segments but are very aware of the need to integrate these smartly.

 

Are there several methods to account for a transaction, or does accounting follow a single restrictive set of rules?

There are many topics within the discipline of accounting and most of these offer several methods of accounting for transactions.  Knowledge is power and with choice there are alternatives. A good accountant will understand the nature of the transaction and look to advise the best method of accounting.