Morning everyone!

Happy Monday!

– I get a lot of students asking me what should they have in their beauty kit when doing the beauty course.

This is the basic list.

Nails:
Nail polish remover

Cuticle pusher (optional)
Nail file
Buffer (optional)

Nail clipper
Nail polish
Nail s…[Read more]

Subject: Cost and Management Accounting

Sub Topic: Module 2 (Apportionment of Overheads)

Reference Pages: Page 38 to 39 of Study and Solutions Guide

BUDGETED SERVICE DEPARTMENT APPORTIONMENT

step1 Calculate the total service department overheads as follows ( 4/1 x 240 000) = 960 000

step2 Calculate the Budgeted service deap…[Read more]

Sometimes we make a few mistakes and overdo the simplest things. Whether it’s overuse of a beauty product or taking too much from here or there, these mistakes are just enough to undermine our best intentions. Below are scenarios when the “less is more” should apply to our beauty routine.

MAKEUP:
If you apply makeup with a heavy hand, you’ll…[Read more]

Hie guys

I am inviting you to a Bookkeeping to Trial Balance  tutor session tomorrow

Date:                                  01 October (Thursday)

Time:                                 2pm to 3;30pm

Topics for discussion:    All the topics from the ICB Bookkeeping to Trial Balance Textbook

Procedure:                        Students will send…[Read more]

Hie guys

Here is some motivation for the week

‘Perseverance is best friends with patience‘ ~ Jacqueline Walker

Regards

Giving up will ultimately end in not achieving. When you try and progress with something you will have a much greater chance of succeeding.

Hie guys

I am inviting you all to our  Payroll Monthly Sars Returns  tutor session tomorrow

Date:                                  24 September (Thursday)

Time:                                 2pm to 3;30pm

Topics for discussion:    Any topic of your choice

Procedure:                        Students will send questions and I will provide e…[Read more]

Hie guys

Hope you had a wonderful weekend

I am inviting you to a Business Literacy  tutor session tomorrow

Date:                                  22 September (Tuesday)

Time:                                 2pm to 3;30pm

Topics for discussion:    All the topics from the ICB Business Lit Textbook

Procedure:               …[Read more]

Subject: Cost and Management Accounting

Sub Topic: Module 2 (Apportionment of Overheads)

Reference Pages: Page 38 to 39 of Study and Solutions Guide

BUDGETED SERVICE DEPARTMENT APPORTIONMENT

step1 Calculate the total service department overheads as follows ( 4/1 x 240 000) = 960 000

step2 Calculate the Budgeted service deaprtment…[Read more]

Sub Topic: Measure analyse and communicate workplace data (break-even analysis )

Reference: Module 10 page 306 & 307 – Example 3 of Business Literacy textbook

Hie guys

Here is an alternative formula in calculating percentage bulk discount
granted to John

Use formula GP or MI = TR – VC

Where GP = 2 576 as given in the example

VC = 8…[Read more]

Sub Topic: VAT

Hie guys,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend, see below explanatory notes regarding VAT calculations

VAT Input

This is VAT that is included in the price when you purchase goods and services that attract VAT. When a business is registered for VAT then it will be able to deduct VAT input form VAT output (see definition of VAT…[Read more]

Your brows are perhaps the easiest feature on your face to alter with makeup, whether you use concealer to achieve a bleached-out look, or heavy pencil to nail down that maximalist Instagram brow. Because eyebrows frame the face, changing your brow shape might seem intimidating at first, so here is a a step-by-step tutorial featuring three easy…[Read more]

1. Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

2. You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.

3. It always seems impossible until it’s done.

4. Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. – John Wooden

Here is a guideline on how you should approach your ICB studies

1) Follow the study plan in your textbook. Study Phase 1 modules and do Assignment 1 in your Skills Academy assessment guide

2) Study phase 2 modules and do your Assignment 2 in the assessment guide

3) Study phase 3 modules and do your Assignment 3 in the assessment guide

4) ICB…[Read more]

Hi All!

Hope you had a well rested weekend and ready to tackle this week ahead!

I wanted to talk to you guys about sending of emails. I get a lot of students that send their assignments directly to me. Although I do mark it, it has to be sent to tutors@skillsacademy first, and then they will send it to me. This is very important.

But if you…[Read more]

Sub Topic: Calculation of Cost Price of goods ( VAT ignored)

Method 1: Calculation of Cost Price where Mark-Up on cost price and Selling price are given

Example: Selling price= R 700 and Mark-up percentage of 20% on cost price

Calculation of Cost of Price: 700 / ( 1 + 0,2) = R583, 33

Method 2: Calculation of Cost Price where Mark-Up…[Read more]

When it comes to building a collection of beauty products that fit you, it’s essential to consider your skin tone. Have you ever picked up a foundation that ended up looking too pink for your complexion? Or maybe you’ve tried a concealer that turned out to be too yellow? It’s likely because the product didn’t match your skin’s tone or undertone…[Read more]