The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is a public trust. It manages Ghana’s Basic National Social Security Scheme. In this brief blog post, we explain which documents you need for registration, how to register, and what happens if you do not register. Is SSNIT Registration Mandatory? Yes! A company must register with SSNIT […]
Category Archives: General
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Jul
Jul
Looking back on my 38 years as an accountant, the years I’ve spent building my career is a little like building a skyscraper. Today, I am the result of choices, experiences, and the trials of life. I – and my career – didn’t just happen. Why a Skyscraper? Think of what goes into building a […]
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Jun
Jun
Are you worried about using online banking in your business? Not sure if it’s safe? Like you, we had concerns. We hesitated in using online banking tools, even though they’ve improved considerably over the years and are available across Ghana. Instead, we persisted with “traditional banking”. And by that, we mean: Writing and receiving cheques. […]
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Apr
Apr
Petty cash, also known as petty cash fund, is a small amount of cash on hand that is used for paying small, everyday business expenses. Examples of petty cash use includes payment for postage, phone cards, and reimbursing travel expenses. The amount in a petty cash fund will vary by organization – how much is […]
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Mar
Mar
When you hire a new employee, it is good business practice to offer them a contract. A contract of employment can be verbal, or it can be written. Where most small businesses run into trouble is in their reliance on verbal agreements, opting not to use written employment contracts. This is problematic because verbal agreements […]
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Nov
I work in Ridge Tower, in the financial district of Accra, Ghana. Ridge Tower is a high-rise building housing a bank, a leading property management company and some departments of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust. Around my office, you will find more high-rise buildings housing more banks, insurance companies, and other major enterprises. […]
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Nov
Nov
Avoid penalties for non-compliance and safeguard your business by learning what you need to do under the National Pensions Act 2008. The Ghana Pensions Act 766 places obligations on both the employer and the employee of a business, however, the burden of compliance rests with the employer. The employee typically has no option of opting […]
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Sep
Sep
Stop your email account and passwords from being hijacked by a total stranger Chances are this has happened to you or someone you know before: You receive a strange email from a family member, friend, or colleague, and you realize that their email account has been compromised. Millions of people every year have their email […]
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Aug
Maintaining good records is essential for every business. And keeping those records is a legal requirement that, depending on your jurisdiction, you will be obliged to do for a specified period of time. But you shouldn’t just maintain records to meet legal requirements. Having accurate records can also help you do the following: ✓ Prepare […]
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Jul
Each year, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) classifies and ranks public accounting firms across the country into six categories: A1, A, B1, B, C, and D, with A1 being the highest classification available. In doing so, ICAG considers revenue, number of partners, and number of staff. The classification system is therefore an important […]
