July 2017 - Oojeema

31Jul 2017 by admin

Do you know the top challenges for accounting firms?

Of course, accounting firms, like all other businesses, are confronted with challenges. However, to solve any problem, you need to be able to define specifically what the problem is before you can find out how to deal with them. To help you with identifying these problems, let us look into the top business challenges for accounting firms. Top challenges for accounting firms The first challenge is attracting and developing new business. Research reveals that 70% recognize this as the primary challenge for accounting firms. Finding new clients appear to be an increasing concern for firms in the industry as international competition mounts. So as not to be hampered by such obstacles, you should be able to set objectives which will allow your accounting firm to grow organically. Another challenge…

27Jul 2017 by admin

Accounting for Startups: 5 Mistakes You Could Be Doing

For SMEs

It's no secret that more and more startup companies are cropping up these days, catering to a wide range of industries. These startups all share the same dream: to build a product that makes people's lives better - with a bonus of gaining some profit! However, as with all new businesses, challenges arise as the start-up pioneers build their corporation. Since some teams come from a purely technical background, one major challenge is the financial aspect of running their company. So in this series of accounting for startups, we've listed the top five mistakes most newly established businesses make and how you can prevent your team from being thrown into financial chaos. Accounting issues and their solutions Accounting as an Afterthought The first thing that startups should know is that…

25Jul 2017 by admin

What You Should Know About Being A Modern Accountant

For Accountants

Accountants like ourselves are in a different position than where we were about ten years ago. The opportunities for accountants back then are so much different than they are today. Back then, we worked within the confines of our own world that was full of numbers. We calculated figures, made financial forecasts, checked the incoming revenues versus outgoing expenditures, and overall, we had to be sure that the company’s bottom line was safe. It was our job to tell our bosses and managers that this department was making money, or that the company overall had to cut down on unnecessary costs if it was to enter a healthy fiscal year. And then back we went to our respective cubicles, jotting down figures and numbers, and keeping the company’s most confidential…

16Jul 2017 by admin

How Oojeema Can Simplify Accounting

For Accountants, For SMEs

Bookkeeping is never an easy task. There are several chores you have to accomplish mostly on a daily basis. (Add to that the challenges in the workplace you have to face!) There’s the billing for goods, recording receipts from customers, verifying invoices, and many others. Whether you are a private practitioner or a part of an accounting firm, the process of recording and tracking financial records for your client is indeed a feat. So you ask, is there really a way to simplify accounting? But before that, let's see the challenges the traditional system has. The problem with manual accounting Keeping track of the company’s finances through the traditional ledgers or the semi-modern spreadsheets has been the practice of many businesses. While this practice can do the job alright, it…

05Jul 2017 by admin

Millennials in the workplace: how it affects the accounting system

For SMEs

The millennials are those born between 1981 to 1997 and are considered the largest generation in the United States workforce today. They create a huge impact on how business and workplaces are managed today. Since they reach millions, the millennials in the workplace are subjects of study to fully understand their common traits, characteristics, behaviors, and attitudes toward work. How they are managed matters a lot in today’s workplaces. Traits of millennials Special They have always been treated as special and important. When they achieve something, they want to be praised and be given positive feedback. Sheltered They grew conscious about safety measures. Confident They are motivated, goal-oriented, and confident in themselves and the future. They see themselves to be great and they brag about their generation's power and potential. They are…