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Hundreds of stories, jokes, videos, anecdotes, links and quotes relating to accountants, accountancy and tax related topics. If you've got something that makes you laugh - do send it in to mark@bookmarklee.co.uk

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Friday, October 03, 2025

5 new acronyms for accountants

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I'm a bit of an acronymaniac. Here are some that might be useful for accountants. AFLO We've all had them. Challenges or things tha...

Friday, September 26, 2025

The poetic audit report

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We have audited the balance sheet and say in our report that cash is overstated, the cashier being short. The customer receivables are ver...

Friday, September 19, 2025

Intaxication

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Intaxication Definition: The euphoria a client feels when receiving a tax refund, which lasts until they realise it was their money to ...

Friday, September 12, 2025

The interchageable accountant

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I love this story of the interchageable accountant. Peter wanted a new accountant. He spent ages asking around his local area and getting po...

Friday, September 05, 2025

Putting accountants out of business

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Fifty years ago, in 1965, the Chancellor (Jim Callaghan) introduced his Budget Speech with the prophecy that he would so simplify the system...

Friday, August 29, 2025

My Career Crossroads: CSE Grade 1 in Woodwork

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Years after qualifying as a chartered accountant, I met a woodworker whose craftsmanship was beautiful to behold. While admiring his dovetai...

Friday, August 22, 2025

Late arrivals at the Accountants' Awards dinner

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I’m been a judge for many Accountancy awards. The dinners and award parties are often spoiled by latecomers. Love their names (inspired by ...

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