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Question

You are the new bookkeeper in a small business. The bookkeeper whose job you are taking is training you on the business's manual system. As he journalizes, he writes the account number into the Post. Ref. column because he thinks it's easier. Then, when he posts, he won't have to be bothered writing the account numbers. How would you explain why he should resist the urge to write the account number in the Post. Ref. column immediately and should instead enter the account number after he has posted the amount to the ledger

Answer 1

Say nothing now, you're already taking his job, leave the guy his dignity. Then, when he's gone, do it your way and point out to the boss how it's better. That way you'll show him how smart he was for hiring you without having to be a brown-noser by making the other guy look bad!

Answer 2

Everyone does things differently. He may feel that this is the best way to do it for himself, but not necessarily the best way for you. Once the training has finished and you are on your own with the job, then you can change things to suit yourself. There is no point rocking the boat.