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Bookkeeper-Client Connect
Client Newsletters
Pillars Of Public Practice
Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance
Website Member’s Area
Bookkeeper-Client Connect
In A Nutshell
Bookkeeper-Client Connect allows ABN members and their clients to transfer computer files of any size through a secure web interface. Each of your clients can be set up with their own username and password. You can also create accounts for staff members and accountants that you have dealings with. We even provide you with instructions on integrating Bookkeeper-Client Connect into your own web site if you have one. Bookkeeper-Client Connect brings great efficiencies to your business and minimises the downtime and travel costs associated with more traditional means of exchanging files. Click here for more information.
Getting Started
Simply log-in to the Member’s Area of the ABN Website. In the left-hand pane, you will find a “Quick Link” to Bookkeeper-Client Connect. Once this is clicked, your very own Bookkeeper-Client Connect interface will launch. In the bottom right of the screen, a Help link will launch an easy-to-read User Guide containing simple instructions and screen shots. Then it is simply a matter of setting up accounts for clients, staff members and accountants and you can begin sending and receiving computer files securely.
Benefits
- A cutting edge, professional tool for you to impress your clients and their accountants;
- Savings in time and money;
- Enjoy high levels of security when transferring your client’s sensitive information.
Cost
Bookkeeper-Client Connect is included as part of your ABN membership.
Client Newsletters (Coming in 2010)
In A Nutshell
Regular communication with your client base is a key component of the marketing plan for any professional services firm, and bookkeeping business are no different. But with the busy lives that we lead, this important task can sometimes be overlooked. ABN takes the hard work out of it by providing you with a professional quarterly newsletter written with clients of bookkeeping firms in mind.
Getting Started
Simply await the delivery of future Client Newsletters into your email inbox. Once received, you can then add your own branding and customise the content to your liking.
Benefits
- A professional edge to your firm’s marketing efforts;
- An opportunity to increase your revenue per client through the promotion of additional services;
- Improved client retention.
Cost
Client Newsletters are included as part of your ABN membership.
Pillars of Public Practice (Coming in 2010)
In A Nutshell
The Pillars of Public Practice takes an in-depth look at six key components (pillars) that will assist you to develop and grow a successful contract bookkeeping practice. Each Pillar houses an extensive range of short papers, practical tools and templates to assist bookkeepers achieve business success.
Getting Started
Once it is live, you will simply log-in to the Member’s Area of the ABN Website. In the left-hand pane, you will find a “Quick Link” to Pillars of Public Practice. Once this is clicked, a portal will launch allowing you to explore the various Pillars and the vast suite of resources contained within each.
Benefits
- Takes your bookkeeping practice to new standards of professionalism;
- A vast range of tools and resources to better manage your business;
- Techniques for maximising efficiency, productivity and ultimately, profit.
Cost
Pillars of Public Practice are included as part of your ABN membership.
Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance
In A Nutshell
Professional Indemnity (P.I.) insurance indemnifies the professional bookkeeper from losses suffered by third parties due to negligence, error, failure or mistake on the bookkeeper’s part. Third parties could include clients, lenders, investors or creditors.
ABN members can access P.I. cover that is the best value and most complete in the country. Our policy covers your general bookkeeping activities including work with off-the-shelf accounting software and training. Importantly, it also covers BAS services that are legally rendered by BAS Agents under the Tax Agent Services Act. Public Liability cover can be packaged with P.I. insurance at inexpensive rates.
Getting Started
Click here to visit the Professional Indemnity Insurance page of our web site. This contains further information as well as a Proposal Form which you need to complete in order to arrange cover.
Benefits
- Mitigates the risk of you sustaining a financial loss;
- Comprehensive coverage over core and ancillary bookkeeping tasks;
- Competitive premiums backed by broker support that is second to none.
Cost
The cost of cover will vary depending on the amount of cover you require, your claims history and the State in which you operate (as stamp duty rates vary by State). Once your proposal has been processed, you will receive a Tax Invoice (but will not be obligated at that point). Cover commences once you pay your Tax Invoice.
Website Member’s Area
In A Nutshell
The Members Only area of our website provides a bank of business building articles of enduring relevance, I.T. tips, our Discussion Forum, our Bookkeeper-Client Connect file transfer facility, and the complete library of back editions of our technical publication, Bookkeepers Knowledge Base. It also contains our acclaimed Best Practice Tips, dealing with issues crucial to bookkeeping businesses such as client selection, managing work in progress and debtors, staff relations, HRM polices, and employee and sub-contractor agreements. Members can also download various ABN logos for use on stationery and the like.
Getting Started
Simply log-in to the Member’s Area of the ABN Website. In the left-hand pane, you will find links to all of the resources.
Benefits
- Exclusive content;
- Access to Member Only revenue opportunities;
- Centralises your access to many other ABN tools including Bookkeeper-Client Connect, Discussion Forum and Pillars of Public Practice.
Cost
Access to the Member’s Area of our website is included as part of your ABN membership.