How do you Become an Accountant? (I'm 16)?
Obviously i don't want to become an accountant at this age (just to make that clear lol) I have a few questions about Accountancy.... I'm really interested in the whole idea of the business and finance sector and i think accountancy is an appropriate job choice for the future... However, as i'm only 16 i've just picked my A Levels to study this september and i've chosen: IFS (Institue of Financial Services Qualification), Double Applied Business, History & Physcology However, my boyfriend wants to be accoutnant also and has been doing an AAT course at college (he is 17) How would i go about doing all these Accounting qualifications if i'm going to be in full time education next year at sixth form Also how do you get into accounting? I'm not sure if i want to go to university yet and if you're going to do accounting at uni i'm sure you need Maths A Level, and i'm not amazing at maths (accounting uses calcultors alot of the time which is useful for me) I'm sorry it's long, but can anyone give me some advice into getting into accounting because as i'm getting older i need to think about my job choices!
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You're 16 so why are you so worried right now??!!! MOST kids your age don't know what to do the next day!! Don't know what advanced courses are "necessary" since EACH state is different! Check with some of your local area colleges online course descriptions for the undergraduate accounting courses to give you some ideas of the type of courses you may be taking as an accounting major!! Each school may list different names for the courses but the background behind each course is almost identical since it's standardized across the nation! Believe it or not, you do NOT need to be a math wiz though some portions of the certain accounting classes may require you to know Statistics. The basic math of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication is fine! It's really a matter of Logic on how to organize things hence you need to know how to "account for items". Do you want accounting or finance as they are both different (though finance REALLY do have its roots in accounting)?? Good luck!
Answer 2 :
you need to be good at figures, although accounting needs mostly simple math (plus, minus, multiple and divide) major accounting at university to finish all the required accounting courses for the professional accounting body of your country, and then pass their professional accounting exam
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
can i become a charted accountant with these grades? pleeeeeeeeease answer. iam begging to you.?
can i become a charted accountant with these grades? pleeeeeeeeease answer. iam begging to you.?
i am currently in year 11 doing my GCSEs. these are the grades that i will get for my gcse english = C maths = B biology = C chemistry = B physics = C IT = C RE = B and suppose i pick maths, finance, accounting and business studies in college for my A levels. and suppose i get all As (AAAA) at A levels. do you think i will get into a university that will let me do a degree in accounting so that i can be a charted accountant. thanks.
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes, of course you can. A friend of mine only got Cs at A Level, but did very well at uni. He's now a chartered accountant. Have a look on www.ucas.ac.uk for accountancy degrees and that will let you know the grades you need to get onto the courses.
Answer 2 :
To be honest, if your only getting those results in GCSE the chances of AAAA are slim :( i would maybe do something similar to an apprenticeship
Answer 3 :
Lol if you got AAAA at A level no university in the country would care what you got for GCSE (as long as it's more than 5 C's!). A level grades vary a bit by university, but I don't think any will be higher than Bristol's which are AAA-AAB. That's reeeeeeally high actually. Universities do look at your GCSE grades when making a decision but if you can convince your teachers in your AS year that you can get the A/B grades in their subject then that should sway the university. Accountancy is one of those things that doesn't necessarily need a degree education. A friend of mine is a fully qualified accountant and she did it through an apprenticeship after her A levels.
Answer 4 :
You might want to do a course in book-keeping instead of college prep at this time. After a few years of maturity, you could go back to night business college and major in accounting if that is what you really want. Your grades aren't very good at this time. Do you want this major because your parents have it in their heads that you should be an accountant? Follow your own dreams! When you find what YOU really want, your grades will go up accordingly. good luck.
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i am currently in year 11 doing my GCSEs. these are the grades that i will get for my gcse english = C maths = B biology = C chemistry = B physics = C IT = C RE = B and suppose i pick maths, finance, accounting and business studies in college for my A levels. and suppose i get all As (AAAA) at A levels. do you think i will get into a university that will let me do a degree in accounting so that i can be a charted accountant. thanks.
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes, of course you can. A friend of mine only got Cs at A Level, but did very well at uni. He's now a chartered accountant. Have a look on www.ucas.ac.uk for accountancy degrees and that will let you know the grades you need to get onto the courses.
Answer 2 :
To be honest, if your only getting those results in GCSE the chances of AAAA are slim :( i would maybe do something similar to an apprenticeship
Answer 3 :
Lol if you got AAAA at A level no university in the country would care what you got for GCSE (as long as it's more than 5 C's!). A level grades vary a bit by university, but I don't think any will be higher than Bristol's which are AAA-AAB. That's reeeeeeally high actually. Universities do look at your GCSE grades when making a decision but if you can convince your teachers in your AS year that you can get the A/B grades in their subject then that should sway the university. Accountancy is one of those things that doesn't necessarily need a degree education. A friend of mine is a fully qualified accountant and she did it through an apprenticeship after her A levels.
Answer 4 :
You might want to do a course in book-keeping instead of college prep at this time. After a few years of maturity, you could go back to night business college and major in accounting if that is what you really want. Your grades aren't very good at this time. Do you want this major because your parents have it in their heads that you should be an accountant? Follow your own dreams! When you find what YOU really want, your grades will go up accordingly. good luck.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Is a Turf Accountant?
Is a Turf Accountant?
Someone that deals grass?
Polls & Surveys - 15 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes. I love you.
Answer 2 :
Quite likely in my town.
Answer 3 :
Its a posh name for a bookies.
Answer 4 :
I don't know
Answer 5 :
Yep, that's right Charlie.
Answer 6 :
no , that`s the bloke you buy your wigs from.
Answer 7 :
and could also be called the local Bookie. If he dealt with Grass Hun I would down there every day with my cuttings. lol
Answer 8 :
in ireland we call them dealers .....well the odds are always on losin but i beg to differ!!
Answer 9 :
lmao! I've never heard it called that before!
Answer 10 :
If that's true then I wish I knew more of them.
Answer 11 :
Certainly not in our village...We just call em dealers and smackheads,,They never argue either ...
Answer 12 :
No it's a proper name for a bookmaker where you have a bet.
Answer 13 :
Not where I'm from! They call them business men. lol
Answer 14 :
No,,I got arrested for asking my local bookies that
Answer 15 :
Where i live its possible, xx
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Someone that deals grass?
Polls & Surveys - 15 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes. I love you.
Answer 2 :
Quite likely in my town.
Answer 3 :
Its a posh name for a bookies.
Answer 4 :
I don't know
Answer 5 :
Yep, that's right Charlie.
Answer 6 :
no , that`s the bloke you buy your wigs from.
Answer 7 :
and could also be called the local Bookie. If he dealt with Grass Hun I would down there every day with my cuttings. lol
Answer 8 :
in ireland we call them dealers .....well the odds are always on losin but i beg to differ!!
Answer 9 :
lmao! I've never heard it called that before!
Answer 10 :
If that's true then I wish I knew more of them.
Answer 11 :
Certainly not in our village...We just call em dealers and smackheads,,They never argue either ...
Answer 12 :
No it's a proper name for a bookmaker where you have a bet.
Answer 13 :
Not where I'm from! They call them business men. lol
Answer 14 :
No,,I got arrested for asking my local bookies that
Answer 15 :
Where i live its possible, xx
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Friday, September 28, 2012
is being an accountant hard im hoping to become one when i finish school and college!!!?
is being an accountant hard im hoping to become one when i finish school and college!!!?
i want proper answers please i was also thinking of trying to join inland revenue aswel but i seem to like accountancy in school and have picked business organisation,economics and accountancy for my last 2 years in school and am hoping to go on and do a masters degree in accounting and finance
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Answer 1 :
It's only as hard as you make it to be. Think about it...
Answer 2 :
yes sir, GOOD LUCK and god's speed
Answer 3 :
It's depend on how you work on it, since you have decide to do accounting, go for it, is well paid.
Answer 4 :
Mate, its all about hard work... u can only become what u want to become and when u dedicate ur time to it.... im an accountant...took 3 years of uni, 3 more years of training, and another 9 professional exams...but im there now... and the rewards come in after u have qualified, but they are good..
Answer 5 :
Depends on the company a smaller buissnes will have less to account then a larger one
Answer 6 :
My husband is a CPA. There are tons of nitpicky rules he has to follow and 80 hours of continuing education courses are required every two years while he practices so he can keep abreast of every, single nitpicky rule's changes including new nitpicky rules. It's about being precise, accurate, knowing every rule in the book and knowing every way people try to get around the books. Alot to know and alot of work to maintain professional standards and licensing requirements. Good luck! :)
Answer 7 :
No. So long you are of avrage IQ, like the subject and prepared to do hard labour. There is no alternative of sincere and hard work and it never goes unrewarded. One word of caution, according to sociological survey, accountants are the most boring people.
Answer 8 :
it's not that hard but fcuk me it'll be boring!
Answer 9 :
To get to the top of the profession, you might want to go through the CIMA exams (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). That's about 7 years of studying with some tough exams that you should ensure you pass first time if you want to have the pick of the best employers. Companies looking to employ a CIMA qualified person ask if the person passed their exams first time. The studying doesn't require a lot of scientific ability - but it is hard graft and you've got to really apply yourself. In comparison, a solicitor studying to become a barrister also studies for 7 years.
Answer 10 :
It's the best job in the world go for it.
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i want proper answers please i was also thinking of trying to join inland revenue aswel but i seem to like accountancy in school and have picked business organisation,economics and accountancy for my last 2 years in school and am hoping to go on and do a masters degree in accounting and finance
Careers & Employment - 10 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It's only as hard as you make it to be. Think about it...
Answer 2 :
yes sir, GOOD LUCK and god's speed
Answer 3 :
It's depend on how you work on it, since you have decide to do accounting, go for it, is well paid.
Answer 4 :
Mate, its all about hard work... u can only become what u want to become and when u dedicate ur time to it.... im an accountant...took 3 years of uni, 3 more years of training, and another 9 professional exams...but im there now... and the rewards come in after u have qualified, but they are good..
Answer 5 :
Depends on the company a smaller buissnes will have less to account then a larger one
Answer 6 :
My husband is a CPA. There are tons of nitpicky rules he has to follow and 80 hours of continuing education courses are required every two years while he practices so he can keep abreast of every, single nitpicky rule's changes including new nitpicky rules. It's about being precise, accurate, knowing every rule in the book and knowing every way people try to get around the books. Alot to know and alot of work to maintain professional standards and licensing requirements. Good luck! :)
Answer 7 :
No. So long you are of avrage IQ, like the subject and prepared to do hard labour. There is no alternative of sincere and hard work and it never goes unrewarded. One word of caution, according to sociological survey, accountants are the most boring people.
Answer 8 :
it's not that hard but fcuk me it'll be boring!
Answer 9 :
To get to the top of the profession, you might want to go through the CIMA exams (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). That's about 7 years of studying with some tough exams that you should ensure you pass first time if you want to have the pick of the best employers. Companies looking to employ a CIMA qualified person ask if the person passed their exams first time. The studying doesn't require a lot of scientific ability - but it is hard graft and you've got to really apply yourself. In comparison, a solicitor studying to become a barrister also studies for 7 years.
Answer 10 :
It's the best job in the world go for it.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Does anyone know Chris Rigg he is an accountant from ossett ?
Does anyone know Chris Rigg he is an accountant from ossett ?
he is a friend i worked with i would love to hear how he is
Friends - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
sorry
Answer 2 :
Look him up on the internet. There are some sites out there that can do in-depth searches. You have to be willing to pay.
Answer 3 :
go on to friends feunited and look up workplaces..........good luck.xx
Answer 4 :
I hope these links will help you: http://www.webfetch.com/uk.webfetch/white-pages/ http://people.yahoo.com/ http://www.freeprf.com/ http://www.reunitetonight.com/index-browser-check-pass.shtml http://family.public-records.com/ http://www.192.com/ http://in.members.yahoo.com/ http://www.b4usearch.com/ http://www.peoplefinders.com/ http://www.zabasearch.com/ http://www.emailaddresses.com/ http://in.members.yahoo.com/nosuchtc.html http://spaces.live.com/ http://www.anywho.com/ http://www.switchboard.com/ http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf http://www.arin.net/whois/ http://www.friendsreunited.com/ http://www.people-search.50megs.com/ http://www.addresses.com/ (White and yellow pages) http://www.theultimates.com/white/ (this is the ultimate white pages) http://find.intelious.com/ This is fantastic at tracing people. http://classmates.com/ (This is brilliant for finding old school friends). http://in.members.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/India/ (This will help you find indian members of the yahoo directory) http://www.theemailfinder.com/?hop=ideahelp This is the internets largest free internet resource for finding anyone's e-mail address.
Answer 5 :
no sorry
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he is a friend i worked with i would love to hear how he is
Friends - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
sorry
Answer 2 :
Look him up on the internet. There are some sites out there that can do in-depth searches. You have to be willing to pay.
Answer 3 :
go on to friends feunited and look up workplaces..........good luck.xx
Answer 4 :
I hope these links will help you: http://www.webfetch.com/uk.webfetch/white-pages/ http://people.yahoo.com/ http://www.freeprf.com/ http://www.reunitetonight.com/index-browser-check-pass.shtml http://family.public-records.com/ http://www.192.com/ http://in.members.yahoo.com/ http://www.b4usearch.com/ http://www.peoplefinders.com/ http://www.zabasearch.com/ http://www.emailaddresses.com/ http://in.members.yahoo.com/nosuchtc.html http://spaces.live.com/ http://www.anywho.com/ http://www.switchboard.com/ http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf http://www.arin.net/whois/ http://www.friendsreunited.com/ http://www.people-search.50megs.com/ http://www.addresses.com/ (White and yellow pages) http://www.theultimates.com/white/ (this is the ultimate white pages) http://find.intelious.com/ This is fantastic at tracing people. http://classmates.com/ (This is brilliant for finding old school friends). http://in.members.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/India/ (This will help you find indian members of the yahoo directory) http://www.theemailfinder.com/?hop=ideahelp This is the internets largest free internet resource for finding anyone's e-mail address.
Answer 5 :
no sorry
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Can accountants work from home?
Can accountants work from home?
If i cant get accountancy work in Turkey can i take my English customers and do the books over there? Do you think that could work out?
Other - Local Businesses - 9 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yeah
Answer 2 :
Yes. As long as you have your certificate/degree.
Answer 3 :
Yes, that's possible. I'm an accountant in practice and I keep getting emails from accountants in India who say if we email books and records to them, they'll do the accounts cheaply and we can charge the clients. You could do that from Turkey just as well
Answer 4 :
My friend is a CPA and she does all her work from home.
Answer 5 :
absolutely - I often don't go into the client's office. Of course, at some stages you will need to be there because of the actual paperwork - invoices etc - which will need checking etc. I'd advise you get a portable office - I use an Iomega 80 gb USB plug and play storage disc. It's the size of a Hamlet cigar box and fits into the back pocket but you can keep huge files on it. All you then need is a computer to plug it into when you visit your clients.
Answer 6 :
Yes as long as you have acurrent certification
Answer 7 :
I wouldnt think so,do you really think people are going to send important documents in the post to a foreign country and have personal details layed about someones home.wake up
Answer 8 :
yes, you just need a big room for your office, but you have to reg with local authority.....they might charge you business rates, but you get all your bills, set against proft......better to find a cheap office for about 40-00 aweek, then you will have more time with the family.....
Answer 9 :
No reason why not. You would have to get your clients' permission to take the books out of the country. Once they have agreed to this you would have to ensure that you are not breaking any financial rules in Turkey, You would also have to meet all the requirements of being registered to practise accountancy and prepare books of accounts which would be acceptable and follow the international accounting standards and financial reporting rules.
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If i cant get accountancy work in Turkey can i take my English customers and do the books over there? Do you think that could work out?
Other - Local Businesses - 9 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yeah
Answer 2 :
Yes. As long as you have your certificate/degree.
Answer 3 :
Yes, that's possible. I'm an accountant in practice and I keep getting emails from accountants in India who say if we email books and records to them, they'll do the accounts cheaply and we can charge the clients. You could do that from Turkey just as well
Answer 4 :
My friend is a CPA and she does all her work from home.
Answer 5 :
absolutely - I often don't go into the client's office. Of course, at some stages you will need to be there because of the actual paperwork - invoices etc - which will need checking etc. I'd advise you get a portable office - I use an Iomega 80 gb USB plug and play storage disc. It's the size of a Hamlet cigar box and fits into the back pocket but you can keep huge files on it. All you then need is a computer to plug it into when you visit your clients.
Answer 6 :
Yes as long as you have acurrent certification
Answer 7 :
I wouldnt think so,do you really think people are going to send important documents in the post to a foreign country and have personal details layed about someones home.wake up
Answer 8 :
yes, you just need a big room for your office, but you have to reg with local authority.....they might charge you business rates, but you get all your bills, set against proft......better to find a cheap office for about 40-00 aweek, then you will have more time with the family.....
Answer 9 :
No reason why not. You would have to get your clients' permission to take the books out of the country. Once they have agreed to this you would have to ensure that you are not breaking any financial rules in Turkey, You would also have to meet all the requirements of being registered to practise accountancy and prepare books of accounts which would be acceptable and follow the international accounting standards and financial reporting rules.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
can i become an accountant with these grades? pleeease answer. i am begging to you.?
can i become an accountant with these grades? pleeease answer. i am begging to you.?
i want to be an annountant. iam currently doing my GCSEs in year 11. these are the grades that i got. ENGLISH = C MATHS = B physics = C biology = B chemistry = B IT = C Religios education = B i know that maths and english are important so do you think i have done badly in maths and english. do they even look at these GCSE grades. these are the subjects i am going to pick for my A levels. maths, accountancy, law and physics. if i get all As (AAAA) in the subjects i have chosen do you think, will any universities take me to let me do a degree in Accountancy ( ACA, ACCA, CTA or CIPFA). have i got a poor chance, medium chance or a good chance of being an accountant who earns atleast 35k a year. i need the money cause i have to pay the mortgage. and i have to finish off many debts that my dad made before he died. pleeeeeease answer. help appreciated. dont forget iam only in year 11. it will be about 3 years before i finish college. thank u.
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Answer 1 :
Yeah for certain subjects they do look at GCSEs. Like for my BSc in Psychology, I had to have a B at GCSE level in maths. First things first yeah, you have to be realistic. With those grades you couldn't possibly get AAAA at A Level which is very different from GCSE. However, if you have a clear plan outlined, distance yourself from your mates and really (emphasis on this word) concentrated then you could get straight As. And then you could explain in your UCAS form how you decided to work harder during your A- Levels. See most unis here in the UK look at each application individually. You have to play up to your strengths, overcome your weakness and literally sell your self in your personal statement. Also if you are in a British school, you might want to have a chat with your career advisor. Most schools have one. I had this brilliant lady at school who help me figure out what I wanted. So good luck with your A-Levels and take Maths at A-Level and get an A :) I suppose your English GCSE is ok. Its best to send off a quick email to a uni you would like to apply to regarding the same.
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i want to be an annountant. iam currently doing my GCSEs in year 11. these are the grades that i got. ENGLISH = C MATHS = B physics = C biology = B chemistry = B IT = C Religios education = B i know that maths and english are important so do you think i have done badly in maths and english. do they even look at these GCSE grades. these are the subjects i am going to pick for my A levels. maths, accountancy, law and physics. if i get all As (AAAA) in the subjects i have chosen do you think, will any universities take me to let me do a degree in Accountancy ( ACA, ACCA, CTA or CIPFA). have i got a poor chance, medium chance or a good chance of being an accountant who earns atleast 35k a year. i need the money cause i have to pay the mortgage. and i have to finish off many debts that my dad made before he died. pleeeeeease answer. help appreciated. dont forget iam only in year 11. it will be about 3 years before i finish college. thank u.
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Answer 1 :
Yeah for certain subjects they do look at GCSEs. Like for my BSc in Psychology, I had to have a B at GCSE level in maths. First things first yeah, you have to be realistic. With those grades you couldn't possibly get AAAA at A Level which is very different from GCSE. However, if you have a clear plan outlined, distance yourself from your mates and really (emphasis on this word) concentrated then you could get straight As. And then you could explain in your UCAS form how you decided to work harder during your A- Levels. See most unis here in the UK look at each application individually. You have to play up to your strengths, overcome your weakness and literally sell your self in your personal statement. Also if you are in a British school, you might want to have a chat with your career advisor. Most schools have one. I had this brilliant lady at school who help me figure out what I wanted. So good luck with your A-Levels and take Maths at A-Level and get an A :) I suppose your English GCSE is ok. Its best to send off a quick email to a uni you would like to apply to regarding the same.
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