Posts from — November 2009

The demand for bookkeeping is growing in the Peel region of Western Australia.

With an economy that’s dominated by mining and mineral processing, and the continual growth of demand for natural resources, there’s more pressure on local bookkeepers in and around Mandurah

Where is Peel?
It’s located on the west coast of Western Australia, about 75 km south of the state capital, Perth. It consists of the City of Mandurah, and the Shires of Boddington, Murray, Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Waroona.

The office manager of a Convenience Store in Scotsdale, Arizona, USA has been accused of stealing approximately $416,553 over the last two years

Did the bookkeeper notice a shortfall?

One wonders how the bookkeeper or the company accountants didn’t notice the shortfall. As a small business owner, it’s important to keep a regular check of the figures, as well as keep an eye on your bookkeeper.

A couple of years ago we were approached by the owner of a retail store, and soon discovered that one of her staff had been helping themselves to the daily takings.

How long this had been going on for was difficult to determine – considering the staff member was a “trusted friend”