Celebrating 15 years of doing what we love!

2011 is a milestone year for A B Accountancy as we celebrate 15 years of doing what we love! From humble beginnings of just 2 staff, this small firm has evolved into a business that now operates as a modern office with an energetic team committed to ongoing training and development; who take a genuine interest and pleasure in the work that they do for over 1400 clients.

“A warm THANK YOU to all our clients who have been with us for this journey”.

Get Organised, NOT Overwhelmed!

Although it was a ‘State of Origin’ night, we had a packed room of enthusiastic attendees keen to learn more about how to ‘Get Organised NOT Overwhelmed’!

Our guest speaker Roz Howland, a professional organiser and productivity coach addressed behavioural and structural strategies on how to get more organised.

Her insights were practical and the tips she touched on were things that could be easily implemented by everyone who attended.

This is what some of the attendees had to say about workshop:

• It made me realise that I can be more productive if I use my time better
  – A Banks
• I struggle to maximise my time and it was very easy to implement strategies discussed
  – E Downie
• I provided me ways to look to look at how to get myself more productive and not waste time – S Laine
• It cleared my mind, motivated me to do something
  – O Bambach
• Helped me think about things in a different way
   – J Pidgeon

For everyone who wanted to attend but missed out on tickets – be sure to book early next time!

Congratulations!

On the 30th of April, our very own Laurena got married to Jon Reissman at a beautiful ceremony held in the Admiralty Towers Park alongside the Brisbane River.  The formalities of the ceremony were followed by a reception at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel with lots of food, drinks and dancing which continued ‘til the early hours of the morning. After all the excitement a much needed holiday was long overdue & the newlywed couple headed to Melbourne for their honeymoon.  Congratulations Laurena & Jon, we wish you all the best for your future together.

Friendly WARNING to all AXA Shareholders!

Good news is as a result of the recent merger between AXA and AMP you may have received some money. 

Bad news is the result of this could be a larger tax bill at the end of this financial year. We highly recommend that you set aside approximately 20% of what you have received to cover your tax obligations.

Even more good news is that you have read this friendly warning, and will be prepared.

‘Get Organised, NOT Overwhelmed’

Everyone gets 24 hours in a day… It’s all about what you do with YOUR 24! 

Ever wonder how some people effortlessly achieve a lot more in their day than you do? Well, we all get the same amount of time in a day – how we manage our time and more importantly how we organise and approach the things we need to do will determine how productive and efficient we are going to be.

Our guest speaker Roz Howland of Productivity Professional has helped hundreds of individuals and businesses regain control of their time, their ‘stuff’ and quite simply, their lives. Whatever your goals, Roz will teach you strategies, give you tools and the mindset you need to regain control of your time, and what you do with it!

Do not underestimate the power of increased productivity! From this workshop you will take away with you:

• real, practical solutions
• tips, tools, techniques
• motivation & inspiration to get organised and stay that way!

Who should attend?

Business owners and employees, who want to learn how to be more productive,
get organised and stay that way and anyone who:

• feels overwhelmed by paperwork
• feels stressed because they’re always late
• is sick of missed appointments & late fees, and
• wants to regain control of their desk, their office, their life

***Places are strictly limited. When booking, payment is required to secure a spot. ***

To register contact us on:
client@abaccountancy.com.au
PH: (07) 3847 9499

Click Here to download a registration form

2011 RACQ International Women’s Day Fun Run

Early (very early) on Sunday morning the ladies of A B Accountancy were ready for their 5 km run as part of the RACQ Insurance International Women’s Day Fun Run.

Starting at the South Bank end of Victoria Bridge, running across the bridge, through the Botanical Gardens, across the Goodwill Bridge and finally finishing at the Wheel of Brisbane at South Bank.

Well done team A B Accountancy!

Clients support a good cause.

A B Accountancy has been a member of the South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce (SEBCC) for a number of years so when it came to finding raffle prizes for the next South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce ‘Business at Sunrise’ event, Laurena, our Business Manager (who also happens to be the treasurer of SEBCC), was on the phone to gather raffle prizes from our clients who were keen to donate a prize for a good cause.

The proceeds from the raffle go towards their charity of the year. This year the South East Brisbane Chamber of Commerce along with Foodbank, have chosen to support the ‘High School Chaplaincy Program’ with a focus on providing breakfast to feed children who are sent to school without any.

Thanks to the generosity and support of:

• Leanne Perry of Bistrot Bistro for donating a $100.00 voucher
• Vanessa Johnson of A Skin Affair for donating a Swedish Massage gift voucher
• Anne Barry of A B Accountancy for donating a bottle of champagne

This year the team from A B Accountancy will be among the 8500 women that are expected to take part in the 2011 RACQ International Women’s Day Fun Run to support ‘Chicks in Pink’ for the amazing work that they do for breast cancer patients.

Last year, Cate from our team was diagnosed with breast cancer which came as a shock and wakeup call to all of us. We are pleased to report that Cate is on her way to recovery and we are all swapping calculators for drink bottles on Sunday, 6^th of March to take part in the 2011 RACQ International Women’s Day Fun Run to support ‘Chicks in Pink’.

If you would like to register or need additional information on the event, click here.

If you would like to get involved by organising a fundraiser for this event or to donate to one of the existing fund raising activities, click here.

There is more to financial statements than JUST the bottom line!

Our next seminar will be on “How to interpret the numbers in your accounts” .

This seminar is a must to attend for all business owners who want to get more out of their financials. Topics covered will be:

• Key numbers to look at.
• How to spot trends.
• Where has the money gone?

Details:

Cost:
 $25 per person
Or
2 FOR1 $12.50 per person. (Bring along a friend who also owns a business & you both get in for half price.)

Time:
6.15 for a 6.30 start (6:30pm – 8:00pm.)

Date:
24^th of November, 2010.

Location:
A B Accountancy, 11 Montague Street, Stones Corner,  Brisbane

To Register
Call Bella on 3847 9499 or Email client@abaccountancy.com.au
Click HERE to download a ‘Fax Registration Form’

10 years with A B Accountancy

On Thursday, 2^nd of September Cate celebrated 10 years with
A B Accountancy, and we all look forward to her wonderful company for many many more years to come.