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= Dod-dle (Software) = Dod-dle Corporation LTD is a company based in the United Kingdom offering a cloud-based accounting platform specifically for sole traders underneath the VAT limit. The platform is based on the software as a service model and sold by subscription.

Currently the product is used within the United Kingdom only.

History
Dod-dle was created by Karen Lowen, a practising tax accountant. The original idea sparked by the announcement as a response to the Chancellors Spring budget in 2015. Karen believed that there was a demand for a simple to use programme that didn't use accountancy jargon and could be managed by those with no prior accounts knowledge.

Prior to the announcement in the Autumn budget 2015, Karen had already begun working on a product in co-ordination with the Making Tax Digital programme proposed by HMRC.

Dod-dle Corporation Ltd was formed in December 2015, with Karen as director, to own and manage the Dod-dle products. Known simply as "dod-dle" the first product launched in December 2016 and went on to join a successful beta test run in collaboration with HMRC.

Product Launches
When launched Dod-dle offered a cloud based full bookkeeping package designed specifically for sole traders under the VAT limit.

A new version, designed for those using cash based accounting and known as "dod-dle cash" was launched at Accountex in May 2017, together with the Accountant's Hub, allowing agents to sign up clients and access their dod-dle accounts directly.

Late in 2017 a free version of dod-dle was released. With a company version is set to launch in August 2018 followed by an MTD VAT product later in the year.

Dod-dle Worldwide is scheduled for launch in 2019.

Product
Dod-dle is unique in that it is built specifically for the sole trader under the VAT limit. Features include the automatic calculation of CIS tax for those working in the construction industry, pre-populated expense categories and the use of plain English throughout.

Users can also print, or email sales invoices, upload photos of expense invoices and print off a set of accounts.

Dod-dle Pro - the original version of dod-dle, which offers a full bookkeeping package and automatic calculation of CIS tax for construction industry workers.

Dod-dle Cash - a simple cash based accounting package.

Accountants Hub - a management tool for accountants and agents

Press
Robert Lovell. (2017). Making digital tax a doddle. Available: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/business-tax/making-digital-tax-a-doddle.

David Nunn is content manager at AAT. (2018). HMRC director reassures software developers of MTD progress. Available: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tax/business-tax/making-digital-tax-a-doddlehttps://www.aatcomment.org.uk/hmrc-director-reassures-software-developers-of-mtd-progress/.

Mike Pryce. (2016). Life's a dod-dle for Malvern accountant. Available: http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/business/14538965.Life__39_s_a_dod_dle_for_Malvern_accountant/.

Karen Lowen. (2017). Dod-dle Joins the MTD Private Beta Test.Available: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/community/blogs/karen-lowen/dod-dle-joins-the-mtd-private-beta-test-0.

David Nunn is content manager at AAT. (2017). Sink or swim – the time is now to embrace MTD. Available: https://www.aatcomment.org.uk/sink-or-swim-the-time-is-now-to-embrace-mtd/.

Sophie Jardine. (2017). Role models and rule breakers: I sold my house to create my own accounting software business. Available: https://www.aatcomment.org.uk/role-models-and-rule-breakers-i-sold-my-house-to-create-my-own-accounting-software-business/.

John Stokdyk. (2017). AccountingWEB at Accountex: Making tax a Dod-dle. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YpVbufE5wg.