Good answers to this job application question?
Hi, I'm applying for a graduate trainee accountant role but dont know how to answer this question. Do you set yourself personal targets? If so, how do you monitor them to ensure your goals are achieved? Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Answer 1 :
say u do a note every day with some objctives on and u aim to complete em by the end of the day :\
Answer 2 :
i put sticky notes around and tick it when i have done or i have a TO-DO-LIST and i click or cross it out when its done
Answer 3 :
Well, I guess they're looking for an honest answer. So if you don't know the answer, is it that you don't set targets for yourself? Don't lie on an application or it could come back to haunt you and even cost you a job. It's better to tell the truth. So if you don't set targets, just say you don't and be honest. Cheers!
Answer 4 :
I diary weekly reminders of my step towards a goal and also diary monthly assessments of what more i need to do to complete this step.
Answer 5 :
Tell them that you have a wonderful system for setting and achieving targets. Let's say your Big Target is Working for their company. You then set a series of smaller targets that you check off as you accomplish them toward the bigger goal. The smaller targets might be: -get directions to the company -get your resume together -find out about the company -get your suit cleaned for the interview
Answer 6 :
I can remember the days when graduates were smart enough to answer job application questions themselves! How times have changed.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Is it a bit strange that at the moment, having a relationship isn't rated highly on my list of priorities?
Is it a bit strange that at the moment, having a relationship isn't rated highly on my list of priorities?
I'm 20 years old, and have never had a serious relationship before, although I have had sex. I'm more focused on my work and training to become an accountant, plus the World Cup's coming!!! :D So, as you can see, I'm not looking for a relationship although if it happens, it happens. Am I strange in any way for thinking like this?
Singles & Dating - 1 Answers
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Not at all. You are just orientated towards other things.
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I'm 20 years old, and have never had a serious relationship before, although I have had sex. I'm more focused on my work and training to become an accountant, plus the World Cup's coming!!! :D So, as you can see, I'm not looking for a relationship although if it happens, it happens. Am I strange in any way for thinking like this?
Singles & Dating - 1 Answers
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Not at all. You are just orientated towards other things.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
How can I make real money at 15?
How can I make real money at 15?
Hello, Im Michael and my only target in life is to earn a resonable amount of money. I can make abit of money at 15 at the moment. But its just peanuts. What can i do to make some REAL money? Also I want to work in london when im older either as a banker or an accountant. What steps will I need to do to achieve this? Many Thanks, Michael
Investing - 11 Answers
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Answer 1 :
How can I make real money at 15? sell your a r s e ..
Answer 2 :
You have to get your grammar in order for a start. You don't "do" steps you take steps. Now. to make some real money. you have to be ruthless with your employers and their customers alike. You never miss an opportunity to rip them off with a smile on your countenance, young and old, but be careful of the elderly as they are always watching points and counting their coppers. After a while it becomes second nature and you become a person with absolutely no scruples whatsoever. Enjoy your life Ha haha, ha, ha. JB.
Answer 3 :
Ms. Michael you have make not only my day but you have make me feel up lift & I do not know you @ 15 you have got those ambition and I have seen on this site some older people than you are with no ambition @ all so it's a plesure to advise you. Now what you can do my dear. You can get your friends, nabours, relitives and even strangers and teach them mats, and even those who wants help in other parts in there aducation and you would be able to make a lot of money.You do not have to charg all of them a lot of money but you charg them according to the pocket of there parents. I am glad to here your ambition my dear so GO FOR IT AND VERY GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL THE WAY.>>>>>>>>>>
Answer 4 :
There are many jobs in which you can undetake. There is a National minimum wage system put into place. It is also important to have a bank account with a high interest rate, and if atall of any interest you can save money by watching Martin Lewis's program "It Pays to Watch" on channel 5, Wednesday evenings at 7:30 I think. Jobs Shop assistants Cleaning Delivering newpapers/leaflets Kitchen staff
Answer 5 :
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Answer 6 :
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Answer 7 :
Focus on college first.
Answer 8 :
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Answer 9 :
Yea im 16, ...and in 8th grade i would go to costo buy large packs of orbit gum, skittles, and starburst and sell them for a dollar at school, I made a hundred dollars profit off that in 4 weeks. ...in 9th grade I made a bunch of websites and tried to get money off that, it did not work so great. ... this year (10th grade) I took 135 dollars and started to make business contacts in china. I then started to import things from china (wholesale) and began to sell them on eBay. In a couple months I was rolling in 1,500. I would not recommend importing from China unless you have a great, honest and trust worthy contact that wont rip you off. ... then (still 10th grade) I took 1,300 and invested it in the stock market. I started to play with stock options and i turned 1,300 into 3,000 in 2 weeks. ... as of now im just watching the stock market and looking for my next investment. Unfortunately, if you want an ebay, paypal, or stock market account you need to be 18 years or older, so you would need your parents to make one for you in their name, which is what mine did for me. Good Luck and remember ...Impossible is Nothing
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Answer 11 :
1. If you are 15, one thing you want to do is calculate whether you want good pocket money now, or very good money later. If you want to be an accountant, you need to sacrifice money now and study hard! You will have GCSE exams relatively soon and then A levels and it is difficult to do well in A levels and have a job at the same time. 2. That being said, the rage for people of your age is starting a blog, getting lots of traffic, then selling it. Enjoy!
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Hello, Im Michael and my only target in life is to earn a resonable amount of money. I can make abit of money at 15 at the moment. But its just peanuts. What can i do to make some REAL money? Also I want to work in london when im older either as a banker or an accountant. What steps will I need to do to achieve this? Many Thanks, Michael
Investing - 11 Answers
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Answer 1 :
How can I make real money at 15? sell your a r s e ..
Answer 2 :
You have to get your grammar in order for a start. You don't "do" steps you take steps. Now. to make some real money. you have to be ruthless with your employers and their customers alike. You never miss an opportunity to rip them off with a smile on your countenance, young and old, but be careful of the elderly as they are always watching points and counting their coppers. After a while it becomes second nature and you become a person with absolutely no scruples whatsoever. Enjoy your life Ha haha, ha, ha. JB.
Answer 3 :
Ms. Michael you have make not only my day but you have make me feel up lift & I do not know you @ 15 you have got those ambition and I have seen on this site some older people than you are with no ambition @ all so it's a plesure to advise you. Now what you can do my dear. You can get your friends, nabours, relitives and even strangers and teach them mats, and even those who wants help in other parts in there aducation and you would be able to make a lot of money.You do not have to charg all of them a lot of money but you charg them according to the pocket of there parents. I am glad to here your ambition my dear so GO FOR IT AND VERY GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL THE WAY.>>>>>>>>>>
Answer 4 :
There are many jobs in which you can undetake. There is a National minimum wage system put into place. It is also important to have a bank account with a high interest rate, and if atall of any interest you can save money by watching Martin Lewis's program "It Pays to Watch" on channel 5, Wednesday evenings at 7:30 I think. Jobs Shop assistants Cleaning Delivering newpapers/leaflets Kitchen staff
Answer 5 :
I would like to recommend to you a PTC site or Paid to Click site.... all you have to do is visit and view an advertisers "ads" for "30 sec" every ads you visit they pay you $0.01 this is just a small money but the more ads you visit the more earnings you can get... Each site has a maximum of 15 ads a day that will cost a $0.15 a day... but if you have "10 PTC Sites" working on or more you can get $1.5 - $3 a day not bad for a beginner....come to think of it... visit the source below.....it is one of my favorite site... adn paying too ^_^ hope it helps..^^
Answer 6 :
Hey I found this best answer for this question below. This site seems good for making money. Try out. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080506195914AA4iJ6e
Answer 7 :
Focus on college first.
Answer 8 :
Well I began with pages that paid a little after somebody said me that invested those 10 dollars in something and I put myself to investigate and I found east place that this working for me, the investment is of 10 dollars that are those that finished joining and it generates good gains to me. enters to these Links and leaves your data and personnel would contact with you for give you more details of how this business moves http://website.ws/kvmlm2/my.dhtml?sponsor=kiraga http://www.rio-bravo.ws Ok I hope to have helped ah and if you want more pages of that type with which I initiate: http://world-bux.com/?r=kiraga http://bux.to/?r=kiraga1 http://bux3.com/?r=kiraga1 * http://hiperbux.info/?r=kiraga http://www.publicitar1.com.ar/register.php?r=kiraga http://206.222.16.226/~euroclic/register.php?r=kiraga http://www.frei-bux.helloweb.eu/register.php?r=kiraga http://www.hispanobux.com/register.php?r=kiraga * http://adstab.com/advertise.php?ref=kiraga http://www.crewbux.com/register.php?r=kiraga I hope that these serve you and later it invests so that you do not remain watching like some; are miserable 10 dollars of investment that we spent them in sweepings that is not needed.
Answer 9 :
Yea im 16, ...and in 8th grade i would go to costo buy large packs of orbit gum, skittles, and starburst and sell them for a dollar at school, I made a hundred dollars profit off that in 4 weeks. ...in 9th grade I made a bunch of websites and tried to get money off that, it did not work so great. ... this year (10th grade) I took 135 dollars and started to make business contacts in china. I then started to import things from china (wholesale) and began to sell them on eBay. In a couple months I was rolling in 1,500. I would not recommend importing from China unless you have a great, honest and trust worthy contact that wont rip you off. ... then (still 10th grade) I took 1,300 and invested it in the stock market. I started to play with stock options and i turned 1,300 into 3,000 in 2 weeks. ... as of now im just watching the stock market and looking for my next investment. Unfortunately, if you want an ebay, paypal, or stock market account you need to be 18 years or older, so you would need your parents to make one for you in their name, which is what mine did for me. Good Luck and remember ...Impossible is Nothing
Answer 10 :
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Answer 11 :
1. If you are 15, one thing you want to do is calculate whether you want good pocket money now, or very good money later. If you want to be an accountant, you need to sacrifice money now and study hard! You will have GCSE exams relatively soon and then A levels and it is difficult to do well in A levels and have a job at the same time. 2. That being said, the rage for people of your age is starting a blog, getting lots of traffic, then selling it. Enjoy!
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
vat returns? can i file my own or do i need an accountant?
vat returns? can i file my own or do i need an accountant?
Tried to find the answer on HMRC'c website to no avail.... I don't need to be registered for vat just something im considering, i don't understand too much about it, i know basically you pay the vat when i buy building materials and i basically claim it back off the other stuff i buy, what i really need to know is can you file your own return for VAT or would it have to be done by a registered accountant? i file my own self assessment online, anyone sort of fill in the blanks for me?? chears steve
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can file your own VAT Returns. From April this year, it must be done electronically though. If you take more than 70k per financial year, you can register for VAT not knowing your circumstances ie: just self employed or run a company, take my advice and ring HMRC direct .. this is the number to contact :0845 010 9000 Good luck
Answer 2 :
see www.sjmaccounting.co.uk for free bookkeeping software and VAT info
Answer 3 :
You can file your own quite easily. But don't forget that once you are registered, not only do you claim back the VAT you pay on your purchases but you have to charge VAT to your customers. Don't know what line of business you are in but be careful in case that makes you expensive compared to your competitors. If your customers are VAT registered themselves it won't make a difference but if you deal with the public then an extra 20% on top of what you currently charge (from January on when the VAT rate goes up) could make you uncompetitive.
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Tried to find the answer on HMRC'c website to no avail.... I don't need to be registered for vat just something im considering, i don't understand too much about it, i know basically you pay the vat when i buy building materials and i basically claim it back off the other stuff i buy, what i really need to know is can you file your own return for VAT or would it have to be done by a registered accountant? i file my own self assessment online, anyone sort of fill in the blanks for me?? chears steve
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You can file your own VAT Returns. From April this year, it must be done electronically though. If you take more than 70k per financial year, you can register for VAT not knowing your circumstances ie: just self employed or run a company, take my advice and ring HMRC direct .. this is the number to contact :0845 010 9000 Good luck
Answer 2 :
see www.sjmaccounting.co.uk for free bookkeeping software and VAT info
Answer 3 :
You can file your own quite easily. But don't forget that once you are registered, not only do you claim back the VAT you pay on your purchases but you have to charge VAT to your customers. Don't know what line of business you are in but be careful in case that makes you expensive compared to your competitors. If your customers are VAT registered themselves it won't make a difference but if you deal with the public then an extra 20% on top of what you currently charge (from January on when the VAT rate goes up) could make you uncompetitive.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Does a solicitor or lawyer get better pay than an army officer?
Does a solicitor or lawyer get better pay than an army officer?
also would an accountant get better pay than both?
Law & Ethics - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
it depends on the type and clients but they all about the same in general
Answer 2 :
Yes, This may seem a bit odd, but. The Army do not get much money/ wage as they are funded by the government, and with the problem with our economy at the moment, the government is hard of cash. Hope this helps.
Answer 3 :
Officer Cadet (on appointment) £14,348.88 Second Lieutenant/ Graduate Officer Cadet (on appointment) £22,679.76 Lieutenant (on appointment) £27,260.04 (rising to)£30,131.40 Captain (on appointment) £34,934.52 (rising to) £41,544.84 Major (on appointment) £44,004.96 (rising to) £52,701.72 Lieutenant Colonel (on appointment) £61,760.76 (rising to)£68,272.92 Colonel (on appointment) £71,521.56 (rising to) £79,048.68 Brigadier (on appointment) £85,787.52 (rising to) £89,443.56
Answer 4 :
Yes, an accountant would get much more than most lawyers. All companies must have a accountants to know if they are making a profit or losing money. Not everyone needs a solicitor. A few are making really good money, most are starving. The military pays enough for them to pay the bills and enjoy a few recreational activities.
Answer 5 :
It depends if they are any good or not. Some lawyers and accountants earn hundreds of thousands a year, some earn less than £20 000 a year. It depends.
Answer 6 :
Lawyers are among the top-most earners in the UK - I saw the bank statement of a lawyer while cleaning up his chambers a couple of years ago - he had a take home income of £39,000 per month. He was working then as a company lawyer. Doctors can make from £500 per day and on up, depending on their skills - a doctor from Oz told me last year that he got that just for coming to UK and taking up the slack during the holiday period - and no, it was not Barry Humphries taking the piss.
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also would an accountant get better pay than both?
Law & Ethics - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
it depends on the type and clients but they all about the same in general
Answer 2 :
Yes, This may seem a bit odd, but. The Army do not get much money/ wage as they are funded by the government, and with the problem with our economy at the moment, the government is hard of cash. Hope this helps.
Answer 3 :
Officer Cadet (on appointment) £14,348.88 Second Lieutenant/ Graduate Officer Cadet (on appointment) £22,679.76 Lieutenant (on appointment) £27,260.04 (rising to)£30,131.40 Captain (on appointment) £34,934.52 (rising to) £41,544.84 Major (on appointment) £44,004.96 (rising to) £52,701.72 Lieutenant Colonel (on appointment) £61,760.76 (rising to)£68,272.92 Colonel (on appointment) £71,521.56 (rising to) £79,048.68 Brigadier (on appointment) £85,787.52 (rising to) £89,443.56
Answer 4 :
Yes, an accountant would get much more than most lawyers. All companies must have a accountants to know if they are making a profit or losing money. Not everyone needs a solicitor. A few are making really good money, most are starving. The military pays enough for them to pay the bills and enjoy a few recreational activities.
Answer 5 :
It depends if they are any good or not. Some lawyers and accountants earn hundreds of thousands a year, some earn less than £20 000 a year. It depends.
Answer 6 :
Lawyers are among the top-most earners in the UK - I saw the bank statement of a lawyer while cleaning up his chambers a couple of years ago - he had a take home income of £39,000 per month. He was working then as a company lawyer. Doctors can make from £500 per day and on up, depending on their skills - a doctor from Oz told me last year that he got that just for coming to UK and taking up the slack during the holiday period - and no, it was not Barry Humphries taking the piss.
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
What is your goal in life and what drives you toward that goal?
What is your goal in life and what drives you toward that goal?
Im a 24 year old woman and my goal is to become an accountant and be comfortable financially. I am driven towards this as in my current job i see alot of women losing their homes when they seperate from their husbands. I don't ever want to be in a position where i have to rely on someone else financially and when i have children i want to know i can provide a good life for them without the worry of money. Are ya kidding? Chartered accountants earn shed loads!!
Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
surviving till death
Answer 2 :
Ultimate self-reliance. To be the guy who can walk naked into the woods and come out with a fur coat and a million dollar smile. Specialization is for insects.
Answer 3 :
Personally, my goal in life is to become a cat. I don't know how I'm going to do it, but someday, I'm going to transform into a friendly little feline. But not just any feline. I'm going to be a super feline of the highest quality, the kind of cat that can shoot lasers out of its eyes, and fly at incredible speeds. I would also be a talking cat. And I would drink lots of milk. Good for the bones.
Answer 4 :
Accountant doesn't earn much, u need to be higher than that. Auditor, Finance Controller or a certified accountant like a PE - Professional Engineer? no, something like lawyer get into partnership of their film. I am not accountant so i duno what is the professional name for accountant. Did u know that accountant is the only job on the market which gives constant demand and supply regardless of bad or good economic? hehe... My poor proverty life drives me to achieve my money free worry life and that's my goal. Anyway, my many goals got pretty bang up by the bad pple so i started to live on days by days......because everyone has each of their limit in doing things....so i believe my limitation has come for me....
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Im a 24 year old woman and my goal is to become an accountant and be comfortable financially. I am driven towards this as in my current job i see alot of women losing their homes when they seperate from their husbands. I don't ever want to be in a position where i have to rely on someone else financially and when i have children i want to know i can provide a good life for them without the worry of money. Are ya kidding? Chartered accountants earn shed loads!!
Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
surviving till death
Answer 2 :
Ultimate self-reliance. To be the guy who can walk naked into the woods and come out with a fur coat and a million dollar smile. Specialization is for insects.
Answer 3 :
Personally, my goal in life is to become a cat. I don't know how I'm going to do it, but someday, I'm going to transform into a friendly little feline. But not just any feline. I'm going to be a super feline of the highest quality, the kind of cat that can shoot lasers out of its eyes, and fly at incredible speeds. I would also be a talking cat. And I would drink lots of milk. Good for the bones.
Answer 4 :
Accountant doesn't earn much, u need to be higher than that. Auditor, Finance Controller or a certified accountant like a PE - Professional Engineer? no, something like lawyer get into partnership of their film. I am not accountant so i duno what is the professional name for accountant. Did u know that accountant is the only job on the market which gives constant demand and supply regardless of bad or good economic? hehe... My poor proverty life drives me to achieve my money free worry life and that's my goal. Anyway, my many goals got pretty bang up by the bad pple so i started to live on days by days......because everyone has each of their limit in doing things....so i believe my limitation has come for me....
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
What GCSEs should I take in order to become a Chartered Accountant?
What GCSEs should I take in order to become a Chartered Accountant?
Hi, Im in year 9... Through out my life I want to do a job related to maths. considering maths is my strongest subject, Ive decide to decate myself to accountancy. I have to choose my GCSEs options during this week, what subjects will help me or benefit me in be a chartered accountant? Apparently either Business studies or Economics will help me with my accountancy future. I had a look at both subject they look very interesting, but which one will be more relevant for accountancy? Thank you, so much!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I think that you should take the subjects that you enjoy at GCSE! If you enjoy maths and would like to become an accountant then all you need to do is work hard in year 11 and get good grades in all your GCSE subjects. The big four accountancy firms are Deloitte, KPMG, PwC and Ernst and Young, and all they really want is someone who is intelligent and shows a good aptitude for Mathematics. At the end of the day the quickest (but not the only) route to accountancy is as follows, Good GCSE's > Good A levels > Go to a good university > Get at least a 2.1 in the degree > Apply to the graduate programme (a very long way off for you but I thought you may be interested) But I really would not worry too much at this stage about which GCSE's to take aslong as you have mathematics it does not really matter. I therefore advise you to pick the one you are most interested in, I personally prefer economics as it gives a more indepth study of the world and how companies operate within the world. However, business studies will allow you to look at actual balance sheets and learn how they work which is also interesting. I hope that helps
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Hi, Im in year 9... Through out my life I want to do a job related to maths. considering maths is my strongest subject, Ive decide to decate myself to accountancy. I have to choose my GCSEs options during this week, what subjects will help me or benefit me in be a chartered accountant? Apparently either Business studies or Economics will help me with my accountancy future. I had a look at both subject they look very interesting, but which one will be more relevant for accountancy? Thank you, so much!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I think that you should take the subjects that you enjoy at GCSE! If you enjoy maths and would like to become an accountant then all you need to do is work hard in year 11 and get good grades in all your GCSE subjects. The big four accountancy firms are Deloitte, KPMG, PwC and Ernst and Young, and all they really want is someone who is intelligent and shows a good aptitude for Mathematics. At the end of the day the quickest (but not the only) route to accountancy is as follows, Good GCSE's > Good A levels > Go to a good university > Get at least a 2.1 in the degree > Apply to the graduate programme (a very long way off for you but I thought you may be interested) But I really would not worry too much at this stage about which GCSE's to take aslong as you have mathematics it does not really matter. I therefore advise you to pick the one you are most interested in, I personally prefer economics as it gives a more indepth study of the world and how companies operate within the world. However, business studies will allow you to look at actual balance sheets and learn how they work which is also interesting. I hope that helps
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