Russell Kenworthy BBC (Oldham) Ltd

Thanks, I have started to enter everything from 1st May 2014 all invoices shown as un paid and all expenditure showing as unpaid. When I have input everything I plan to go back and enter what's paid on inputs and outputs.

Unless you know the figures yourself you'll most likely need to wait until those accounts are done before entering the full Trial Balance. You could however enter the likes of bank and customer/supplier balances now if you prefer (and have them to hand).

Start using the system immediately going forward then once the accounts are ready give your accountant access and let him/her enter what's needed to bring it all up to speed.

I am taking over the accounts from my father as he is unwell. I have little past knowledge of accounting. Our accounts are completed each year by an accountant unfortunately she is on a summer holiday. Our accounts have not been completed for the year end to 30th April 2014 as yet.

Hi Russ

You will need to enter your Trial Balance for the period ending 30th April 14.

Did you prepare the last set of accounts yourself?

Kevin @ Platform Accounting