Full-Time Study

Studying bookkeeping full-time is a big commitment, but students qualify sooner than their part-time counterparts. Full-time study is likely to be a good option for those who are not currently in employment and/or are continuing from full-time education.

Part-Time Study

Part-time study lets students combine their studies with their personal and professional commitments. It is likely to be a good option for those who are currently in employment and/or are already working in accounting.

Classroom-Based Study

Classroom-based study is ideal for students who prefer working and studying with other students. It can be a natural progression for those who have recently left school or college and can provide reassurance and familiarity for those who are returning to study.

Distance Learning

Distance learning allows students to study remotely, wherever they are in the world. It offers them the flexibility to learn bookkeeping around a busy schedule – students can choose how and when they study.Learning bookkeeping helps students develop the knowledge and practical skills that employers value. It requires focus, discipline and commitment, but students who are successful will be rewarded with prosperous careers.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Going Public

Going public has an array of positive and negative aspects. On one hand it can release capital enabling the company to pay off start-up investors, loans or any other debts. On the other hand disadvantages can include; Having to divulge all of the company’s financial information to the public and the legal threat if any of the information given is misleading. Saying this, avoiding the afore mentioned disadvantages is simple if the right legal team is used and that’s where the legal services of GTG Advocates come in handy.

Covering The Legal requirements of Going Public

Going public with a business is a huge undertaking, so there are obviously a vast list of legal requirements, these include; ensuring that the minimum capital is available, ensuring that the company is the right structure for going public, ensuring that the accounts are in line with the legal requirements set by the London Stock Exchange and that’s all just to get started. The most important thing to keep in mind through the process is the allowing transparency of every aspect of the company to the potential share holders; Other wise known as, ‘Due Diligence’. Having a legal firm in place to make sure that every aspect is taken care of is vital.

Choose The Right Firm First Time

Based in Malta and with a great professional network across Europe, The UK and America, GTG Advocates are at the top of their game when it comes to going public with any company. GTG is compiled from a seamless mesh of three, once separate, practices who have a vast expertise in a range of different sectors, including the all important, ‘going public with a company’.

Manually collected data

This is not the most popular method, but it allows you to focus your energies on the things you feel are important to the value of your investment. It could be a company that holds a large chunk of your portfolio, or the economic environment of the country you are in.

Stock tracking apps

There is an app for just about everything, and the stock market is not an exception. There are free ones and there are ones that cost a few dollars. “Stockwatch” is a popular choice.

Google Finance

Google has just about everything, including free software to track and manage your portfolio. The data is pretty useful and it doesn’t cost you anything.

Morning Star

A Morning Star Membership might be worth your while as this company offers well researched advice and data on the stock market.

Startups

There are also new companies out there that are providing new investors with free software that levels the playing field with larger ones. The tool is sophisticated and is comparable to Bloomberg’s $24000 per year stock market tracker.

News and Media

Bloomberg and the Finance segment of major media houses is also an easy way to keep up to date with the stock market. It gives investors a quick idea of any significant developments as well as expert opinions.

First Steps

If you have found that all of your other options are exhausted, the initial item that should be downloaded is known as Form 6.27 (Debtor’s Bankruptcy Petition). This can be found directly through the governmental website of the United Kingdom. Once this is obtained, a second paper known as Form 6.28 (Statement of Affairs) will be necessary.

Business Concerns

It is not uncommon for a business owner to declare bankruptcy if he or she has fallen upon hard times. As would be expected, this process will be slightly different. Many experts recommend that the owner should first speak with a qualified solicitor that is experienced in the field of insolvency. This is perhaps the best way to appreciate the different forms that may be required. However, there are still some basic areas that may need to be addressed. These can include:

• Administration forms.
• Receivership forms.
• Liquidation forms.
• General insolvency forms.

As before, the bulk of these documents can be procured directly through the online governmental portal.

Next Steps

Of course, there many be additional forms that are required depending upon one’s unique situation. Once these are all submitted and checked for errors, another document is sent from the “official receiver”. This is actually an officer from the bankruptcy court who has been assigned to your individual case. It is not entirely uncommon for this letter to contain a summons that asks you to attend a preliminary interview before the main processes begin. In some cases, further documents that are in the form of questionnaires could be necessary. This will depend upon your reasons for filing as well as if the petition revolves around personal or business matters. Some other information that will be asked for can include:

• Declarable Assets
• Income
• Outstanding Debts
• Creditors

All of these issues can be addressed with the help of a qualified solicitor. The process of declaring bankruptcy is convoluted and for this reason, it is always wise to review all of the required forms before taking any further steps.