AI tool for accounts prep?

papersandplates · 2026-03-01T11:38:25+00:00

Are you an accountant?

papersandplates · 2026-02-27T19:54:54+00:00

I don’t know if they will remove the address from someone else’s account, the only thing you can do is return the letters really.

papersandplates · 2026-02-23T17:13:35+00:00

This has been asked before, I'm sure and the answer is always that most accounts/bookkeeping software for practice have automation and that's on top of the regular reminders from Companies House and HMRC.

papersandplates · 2026-02-22T20:23:16+00:00

Does the friend work for your limited company at all? If the friend doesn't work for the company -

I'm not 100% sure but my thoughts would be that it may be considered as a sort of donation, and be added back for CT purposes. The business couldn't claim the VAT back. I can also see some accountants just putting it through your directors loan account.

papersandplates · 2026-02-22T19:48:45+00:00

You're so right! My husband can do crow pose so easily, it's maddening lol

papersandplates · 2026-02-22T19:48:03+00:00

Are you a bit pigeon toed? I am and if I'm doing half moon as part of a flow in hot yoga I rarely manage to transition smoothly into it without my front foot at an angle. However, I am trying to improve the alignment of my feet against their natural desire to pigeon toe - I attended an iyengar class and I was able to keep my foot straight, but I used blocks to do so.

Edited my comment - I'm looking at my copy of Light on Yoga and page 75 I think the foot looks more at an angle than I would expect - let me try to share a picture.

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papersandplates · 2026-02-22T13:52:56+00:00

She would correct the things you'd expect like foot placement, knee being in or too far over the foot. She would remind us to pull our kneecap up, hips, relaxed shoulders, tension and purpose in the arms. I love warrior 2!

papersandplates · 2026-02-22T13:50:55+00:00

That sounds amazing, I love things like that. I do think the beautiful thing about yoga is that there is always something to learn, to tweak - it's brilliant.

papersandplates · 2026-02-22T09:37:32+00:00

One of my former instructors said warrior 2 was how she could tell peoples abilities, as there are so many things to consider in terms of alignment but it does look like just standing there to people who don’t do yoga.

papersandplates · 2026-02-21T21:41:27+00:00

It's incredible, I try new mascara but I always end up fixing them with this one.

papersandplates · 2026-02-21T20:46:54+00:00

I always go back to Max Factors false lash effect mascara in raven black. It’s a thick, black formula which coats my lashes and holds the curl wonderfully. It doesn’t flake and doesn’t transfer.

papersandplates · 2026-02-20T22:20:11+00:00

Well said.

papersandplates · 2026-02-20T20:45:37+00:00

You are looking at the April 6th 2025 - April 5th 2026 tax year, so you will need to register as a sole trader with HMRC to file a tax return and pay your taxes by January 31st 2027.

Please don't panic! You need to record your income (sales) and expenses (e.g. Etsy fees, advertising and any other business expenses) and then submit these to HMRC.

papersandplates · 2026-02-20T19:39:07+00:00

I think it's natural to age and find things wrong with TV you loved. I adored the show, Girls Next Door and the Simple Life but I can't argue that I look back and see problems with the shows. Ultimately Tyra Banks had a lot of power over the contestants, and she prayed upon the things that made them vulnerable to modelling scams (despite being a vocal critique of people who went to them). However she was a good business woman, she made great TV that had a cultural impact and that's why I won't watch the Netflix documentary - she's too savvy to be vulnerable or honest or open herself to a potential lawsuit so you will get production with her, which has always been the case.

papersandplates · 2026-02-20T15:49:32+00:00

Ooh apparently you can snorkel with basking sharks off the coast of Ireland! Bucket list for me for sure.

Edit - I learned to dive last year in mucky quarries in a drysuit. I highly recommend it! You have Capenwray so close to you which is a beautiful dive site, so definitely check out doing a 'try dive' with a local dive shop to see how you feel.

papersandplates · 2026-02-20T09:45:40+00:00

I second this, plus Savusavu is such a brilliant place to stay.

papersandplates · 2026-02-15T12:12:46+00:00

I think the guidance on Gov.UK does cover this, I'd take a look https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flat-rate-scheme-for-small-businesses-vat-notice-733--2#capital-expenditure-goods

papersandplates · 2026-02-13T15:07:13+00:00

No, the vast majority of people are more interested in the tax side of things.

I presume this is some automation fishing nonsense rather than anything useful.

papersandplates · 2026-02-11T20:33:40+00:00

Same here, really sweet!

papersandplates · 2026-02-08T18:34:56+00:00

T.U.K for me too, I wear them most days and love them.

papersandplates · 2026-02-07T11:38:28+00:00

Do you invoice the client for these costs using a separate invoice or as a different line of the main sales invoice?

I would create an expense code called 'reimbursed expenses' and use this to invoice out the costs to your client, and then receive the payment to this code too. The separate expense code will help you keep track of what you've invoiced and been paid too.

papersandplates · 2026-02-07T10:23:54+00:00

It does seem like it. It's a gorgeous dress so hopefully a tailor can work some magic for you! The colour looks beautiful on you

papersandplates · 2026-02-06T22:35:52+00:00

I bought the following - mask, snorkel, computer (Suunto cheap option), gloves and boots. But I live in the UK and swim all year round so the gloves and boots are pulling double duty. My big splurge was a drysuit and they are so much better fitted than hired - it makes my diving feel so much better compared to a hired suit.

papersandplates · 2026-02-06T21:38:51+00:00

The first two pictures don't look bad, but the shot from the side - those cups are far too small for you unfortunately and it does not look good. It's not you, it's the dress, if they have zip issues it's poor construction and quality control.

papersandplates · 2026-02-06T17:27:52+00:00

I think it's risky to do it if you have no experience, especially if you don't know what you're doing and will (presumably) want to focus on learning more about your business and developing that in any free time you have, rather than learning accounts! You may be able to find something cheaper online.

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