Change of Business Structure

AnitaK

Hi,

Newbie here so please be gentle!

We use Reckon Accounts Hosted and we are currently operating as a sole trader. We are in the process of becoming a company (PTY/LTD) due to business growth with new business name/ABN/bank account etc. I called Reckon help earlier this week seeking advice and was told I could just update our business details from old name/ABN to new name/ABN but this just didn't seem right. Reading through some threads (for Reckon One) advice is to create a new data file - I presume this will be the same for RAH? Are there any guidance notes on how to create a new data file and transfer chart of accounts/item lists etc over to new file. Any other tips greatly appreciated. Also, do we need to purchase new licences (we have two for two users) or do these transfer with the new file?

Thank you in advance,

Anita

Acctd4

Hi Anita

As a new entity has a new ABN, it has its own assets, liabilities, income & expenses that need to be reported. It will also have separate accounts with the ATO & with ASIC too. That’s why you need to have a new company file.

However, you can just create a new company file in your existing RAH program. You can purchase new licences but you don’t have to. (I actually wouldn’t recommend cancelling your current subscription as you may lose access to the sole trader data!) 😬

You can easily export all lists/names out of the sole trader file & import them into the new one.

It’s fairly straightforward but feel free to get in touch with me direct if you need any assistance with the process ☺️