I have a SOLAS Exam on Wednesday and know nothing - Any tips?
This exam is for Society of Law Accountants Scotland - I've read and re-read everything and can't get it to remain in my head - does anyone have any tips? Thanks for reading.
Standards & Testing - 2 Answers
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Keep reading and re-reading, I promise you when in the exam you will remember far more than you think. Take that from a person who had exam phobia for years and took an exam back in October and wrote for 3 hours straight, and remembered way more than she thought. Just keep going over the material, relate your answer to the question and plan an outline before you begin to answer the question. Good luck, you will be fine :-)
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SOLAS Exam tips
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
is doing a degree really worth it if i want to become an accountant?
is doing a degree really worth it if i want to become an accountant?
i dont think i will be able to get into a top uni like LSE or oxford, and i've heard that from people and online informations that employers dont really care much about degrees from a university that is not very well known or doesn't has a high reputation. i also dont like the idea of studying another 3 years even though i like learning. its just that i dont think i will be able to specialise in real work accounting, degrees are just too general on everything. not everyone uses what they learn. i want to specialise as an auditor after doing ACCA (that is if i can). there are other routes to becoming an chartered accountant, as long as i do ACCA but i dont know who will employ and train me. i know i will get good A level results like 2As and Bs, and i am very hard working and determinant to achieve my dreams. so can someone please help me to decide if i should do a degree in accounting anyway and fall into a huge debt or try the working route, but if i do that who will train me
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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I am no expert, but I am fairly certain that becoming an accountant requires you to have a degree. The most you could do without one is become a bookkeeper somewhere. You might also be able to work for a place like H & R Block doing taxes, but those are not accountants. You will make no where close to as much money as a CPA makes. Check out this site: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
Answer 2 :
I am sure that to become a chartered accountant you must go to uni, try Glasgow or Edinburgh they are respected unis and their degrees carry their weight unlike some less known ones.
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i dont think i will be able to get into a top uni like LSE or oxford, and i've heard that from people and online informations that employers dont really care much about degrees from a university that is not very well known or doesn't has a high reputation. i also dont like the idea of studying another 3 years even though i like learning. its just that i dont think i will be able to specialise in real work accounting, degrees are just too general on everything. not everyone uses what they learn. i want to specialise as an auditor after doing ACCA (that is if i can). there are other routes to becoming an chartered accountant, as long as i do ACCA but i dont know who will employ and train me. i know i will get good A level results like 2As and Bs, and i am very hard working and determinant to achieve my dreams. so can someone please help me to decide if i should do a degree in accounting anyway and fall into a huge debt or try the working route, but if i do that who will train me
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I am no expert, but I am fairly certain that becoming an accountant requires you to have a degree. The most you could do without one is become a bookkeeper somewhere. You might also be able to work for a place like H & R Block doing taxes, but those are not accountants. You will make no where close to as much money as a CPA makes. Check out this site: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
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I am sure that to become a chartered accountant you must go to uni, try Glasgow or Edinburgh they are respected unis and their degrees carry their weight unlike some less known ones.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Is the management accountancy qualification CIMA recognised in US?
Is the management accountancy qualification CIMA recognised in US?
What qualifications you need to work as a professional accountant in US? How long it takes to get it?
Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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According to the source, Yes, it is recognized in both US and Canada. Everything else, i guess its all about experience. good luck!
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What qualifications you need to work as a professional accountant in US? How long it takes to get it?
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According to the source, Yes, it is recognized in both US and Canada. Everything else, i guess its all about experience. good luck!
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Are we no longer allowed to be openly racist if we want to be a success in life?
Are we no longer allowed to be openly racist if we want to be a success in life?
i.e. if you want to be a well respected politician, lawyer or accountant, you must only make these comments in private to people you can trust?
Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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Racists are ignorant so yeah I think most people would agree that they should be kept out of jobs that require thinking.
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Racist comments provide openings for lawsuits. Lawsuits cost money
Answer 3 :
no, you are not allowed to be publicly racist
Answer 4 :
So much for the human rights act of freedom of expression
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i.e. if you want to be a well respected politician, lawyer or accountant, you must only make these comments in private to people you can trust?
Other - Society & Culture - 4 Answers
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Racists are ignorant so yeah I think most people would agree that they should be kept out of jobs that require thinking.
Answer 2 :
Racist comments provide openings for lawsuits. Lawsuits cost money
Answer 3 :
no, you are not allowed to be publicly racist
Answer 4 :
So much for the human rights act of freedom of expression
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Monday, October 28, 2013
How may you begin to trace costs for your different products once they are produced?
How may you begin to trace costs for your different products once they are produced?
think of the accountant’s role in helping to decide on these criteria
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Take a course in "Cost Accounting" and you will find out how to determine all & true costs.
Answer 2 :
It is really difficult to back track to find the costs after they are produced. Certainly, engineers can identify the theoretical components of costs and pretty accurately. The accountant can use their components and put costs to those numbers. That is certainly done that way very early in the process even before production. You also can look at the things entering the process and the results and then identify overall costs but you have to be careful that there are not unusual things happening that would inflate the costs. It all depends on the accuracy of the data and how normal the process was during production.
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think of the accountant’s role in helping to decide on these criteria
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Take a course in "Cost Accounting" and you will find out how to determine all & true costs.
Answer 2 :
It is really difficult to back track to find the costs after they are produced. Certainly, engineers can identify the theoretical components of costs and pretty accurately. The accountant can use their components and put costs to those numbers. That is certainly done that way very early in the process even before production. You also can look at the things entering the process and the results and then identify overall costs but you have to be careful that there are not unusual things happening that would inflate the costs. It all depends on the accuracy of the data and how normal the process was during production.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Good answers to this job application question?
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.
Other - Careers & Employment - 6 Answers
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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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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.
Other - Careers & Employment - 6 Answers
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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
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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 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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