rpd wrote the following post on 3/23/2005 9:20:00 AM
Hi Glen
From your email address I assume you are in Australia, like me.
Go to the MYOB web site - The FAQ's will answer most of your questions www.myob.com.au
I've given you a few hints as follows.............
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glen"
Newsgroups: biz.comp.accounting
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2001 2:21 PM
Subject: MYOB GST Setup
> Hi everyone,
>
> Having just returned from 2 years in London, I've left my company
> accounts in a box & am now trying to piece together the past few years
> into MYOB.
>
> As of 1 July, my company registered for GST, but I don't know how the
> GST should be put into MYOB (V11).
>
> Do I need separate accounts for the GST paid and another for the GST I
> collect ??
>
Yes: Set up GST Collected and GST paid in the liability section of the balance sheet.
> Does the GST account I setup for "GST collected" go in > as a liability ??
Yes
>
> Do I need to treat things differently for last year when I wasn't GST
> registered ??
Yes - before you were registered for GST, you were input taxed. This means you don't charge GST and you cannot claim back the Input Tax Credits (ie GST paid).
>
> Alternatively, does anyone know of an evening course in sydney for
> basic MYOB setup.
Most TAFEs have courses - look in the Yellow Pages.
> Any help greatly appreciated.
>
> Glen.
Regards
Raoul Dunk
RP Dunk & Co.
Chartered Accountant
Salisbury, South Australia
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