Why doctors need to maintain accounts… Doctors are almost mortally scared of accounts and accountants. They love money, but hate accounting – especially the details. Hey Doc, understanding a balance sheet does not mean you need to know HOW to make it. After all to enjoy an omlette you need not lay an egg! First […]
I do not need to tell you that there is a huge Irda vs. Sebi or a mutual fund vs. unit linked insurance plan debate in the country…do I? LOL. However this has ensured that many journos have called me…for a view. It is nice that they take my view – however I am not […]
Two interesting conversations with two different Independent Financial Advisors was very interesting. It is worth mentioning here! Normally the word cheated or cheating is assumed to be associated with the client being cheated, but in these cases it was the adviser who was cheated. When I started my articles for doing my Chartered Accountancy in […]
When a salesman (by whatever name called – Financial Consultant, certified financial consultant, financial advisor, relationship manager, etc.) he feels he should get more commission than what he is currently getting. However, his immediate manager (from the manufacturer’s side or in his own company) feels – I helped him, so I deserve more credit. The […]
There are a few companies even in the sensex which come with good results quite regularly. In fact the market likes such companies and gives it a high price earning ratio. So far this has been considered good behaviour and well rewarded. However the breaking of the Madoff scandal makes one feel uncomfortable about such […]
Doctors normally start their practice and the money starts coming in – first in trickles and then as a flood. Over enthusiastic accountants and ignorant doctors are a dangerous combination – they keep the doctor’s income low so that lesser tax can be paid. Suddenly if the doctor wants to set up a bigger […]
Are Doctors different when it comes to investing? We do think the answer is a resounding yes! Doctors are different when it comes to investing. Their incomes are higher, more stable, more secure and last longer than any other occupational class. This includes dentists who, despite having higher incomes, may have shorter working lives. As […]