Accounting News
Accounting and bookkeeping news changes on a daily basis. Rae & Associates have sourced the latest news, the most topical information and the most talked-about upgrades that are currently on the Pastel Accounting and Quickbooks scene.
Local News
PAYE Biannual Reconciliation - 2010
August 2010 - The first Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) biannual
reconciliation takes place from 1 September 2010 to 31 October 2010. The
biannual reconciliation is a six-month reconciliation for the period 1
March 2010 to 31 August 2010.
Pastel means control
June 2010 - The correct accounting product to suit your business needs is a vital step in any business. Review our guidelines that help you find your quality accounting software application. Read more...
New HR Software: Pastel Payroll
June 2010 - The all new HR software from Pastel Payroll makes managing employees easy again. It has been developed specifically to match SME business needs and can be used in conjunction with Payroll or independently. Read more...
Pastel Accounting version 11 released
May 2010 - Numerous changes were implemented in the latest Pastel software version. Upgrades will go at a advantageous pricing model so don't miss out on this opportunity. Read more...
Pastel Partner complies with SARS requirements
May 2010 - Pastel Partner and Express' newest version of the popular software accounting package meets the stringent SARS requirements and offers a lot more. Read more...
Quickbooks Pro 2010 receives excellent reviews
April 2010 - The new edition of Quickbooks and Quickbooks Pro 2010 has received excellent reviews on many different aspects. Across all communities, the tone is highly positive about new features, improved usability, compatibility and so on. Read more...
What are the basic requirements for the best accounting systems?
April 2010 - What are the basic requirements that should be met by the very best accounting systems? Softline Pastel Managing Director, Steven Cohen, informs us about the minimum requirements that any accounting software package should have to sustain your business. Read more...
SARS Launches New Employer Monthly Declaration Form (EMP 201)
March 2010 - Important news from SARS for users of the payroll software Pastel Evolution Payroll and Pastel Payroll: All employers who are submitting their monthly declarations (EMP201s) to the South African Revenue Service, will now have to use the brand new EMP201 form for their declarations. Sadly, SARS will no longer be accepting the outdated EMP201 form. Read more...
Softline Pastel in Contact Centre World Awards
March 2010 - Softline Pastel, South Africa's leading developer of business and accounting software (such as Quickbooks and Pastel Payroll) have made it to the finals of the Contact Centre World Awards. These are run by ContactCentreWorld.com; the magazine for those who are in the business of global conferencing and research. Read more...
Tax year end is looming
February 2010 - With the new statutory requirements from SARS regarding Payroll and IRP5’s, let us assist you in ensuring your Payroll meets the requirements and ensuring that your submission to SARS is streamlined and accurate. Rae & Associates have the knowledge and the manpower to perform financial miracles with your accounting queries. You may know your business well, but we know Pastel even better. Take the next, best step with us. Read more...
Global News
Pastel introduces InCheck
February 2010 - InCheck is an online, personal finance management tool that is finally available to any individual who has web access. The Pastel backbone powers InCheck, allowing an individual to finally take control of their finances. Key features include the ability to monitor all of your accounts, in one central location; a complete listing of historical information; multiple analysis and tracking tools, plus added financial empowerment. Budgeting sounds simple on paper, but only through an accurate tracking of your financial situation with InCheck will you be able to get to grips with your monthly spending habits. There is no need to worry about security concerns either, as InCheck utilises the very latest SSL security technologies, this includes firewalls and encrypted data. Read more...
USN teams with Pastel Evolution
January 2010 - In other accounting news, Ultimate Sports Nutrition has select Pastel Evolution as their accounting package of choice. Pastel helps to run their business in both an effective and efficient manner. It supplies them with the most current information regarding their company’s interest, ensuring that their information remains relevant. Pastel is more than a standard accounting software package; it is a wholly integrated and customisable solution that neatly fits into their business model. USN was looking for total integration for all of their process, these ranged from sales to procurement. Pastel could evolve with them and customise itself for each country, even from USN outlet to outlet. Pastel Evolution became linked to their terminal server; this gave USN teams the ability to log in from any PC to access their systems. Read more...
Pastel acquires Fasset accreditation
January 2010 - Fasset are the SETA for management consulting, accounting and finance, and Pastel have become their latest QAP (Quality Assurance Partner). Steve Cohen, MD of Pastel was quoted as saying, "The accreditation process was a rigorous one that required the creation of training material, processes and policies that were quality assured to the highest levels. While we have always offered our customers quality training, I am thrilled to have an independent stamp of approval." Read more...
