How to find a good accountant for a very small business?
I've recently gone self-employed and need to find an accountant to help me as i'm hopeless with book-keeping and wouldn't have a clue about doing a tax return. I know if i go to a large accountancy company, they'll charge me a fortune. How would i go about finding someone who knows what they are doing, is up to date with all the things i can claim for, and who isn't going to charge me an arm and a leg? Is it really just word of mouth? Is there anything else i should know? I'm completely new to this, thanks.
Small Business - 5 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
1) Ask friends, family or other who are self-employed. 2) Look on Craigslist. Many independent bookkeepers post ads under "Services - Financial". 3) Google your city + bookkeeper and see what you find.
Answer 2 :
You should also try contacting e.g. the accounting society or SIFE team at a local university. I know when I was at university, I was involved with a society that worked one to one with people who are self-employed and local businesses to improve their bookkeeping skills. The students are desperately trying to build up work experience and will do everything for free.
Answer 3 :
I was self employed all my life and had a good accountant and it's important to have one if you're a fairly large business but if it's only a cottage industry then the inland revenue will help you do your accounts.It's not difficult.Basically it's the difference between the money you bank,( your gross profit )and the cost to you of the product you sell, that you are taxed on, after all costs and depreciation are removed .It's this net profit that you're taxed on
Answer 4 :
Look locally. You just need a small firm not a large company. They should show you how to do your books and will do your tax return at the end of the year. That is what I did for many years in business. UK
Answer 5 :
Look for an accountant referral that supports your business. Most accountants end up specializing and developing a reputation for knowledge of certain industries. For example, if you own a convenience store, look for a business accountant that knows your sector. Talk to people in your business field and find out if theres any particular company that specialises in your area. This can be the best first step in choosing an accountant for a small business.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I had asked a charterd accountant to do?
I had asked a charterd accountant to do?
I had asked a charter accountant to do 2005 2006 accounts and she had done just 2004 income and no expenditure. Also she had sent it in without my knowledge and then sent me a £900 bill then had dropped it down to £450. I had by chance found the work was sent in by asking for cop pies of Correspondence from the tax man. But the inland revenue will not send all correspondence for some reason. ie "who had asked her for 2004 paper work"? Also 2005 2006 income was recorded but no expenditure. So I feel the tax man had been managing this with out my knoll age. Can any one add vise. How do I get all coppies off correspondence off the revenue service?? and not just what they want to send me.
Other - Taxes - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
i would guess by law and under data protection if they are your copies then you have the right to view them, most companies charge £10 for info held about you, not sure about inland rev though.
Answer 2 :
Hello, go direct to the tax offices, ask for an appointment, then take all the relevant data with you, and do it on a oneto one basis. That is the only solution to you problem. When it is settled try to sue the accountant. I was in that situation and came through it.
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I had asked a charter accountant to do 2005 2006 accounts and she had done just 2004 income and no expenditure. Also she had sent it in without my knowledge and then sent me a £900 bill then had dropped it down to £450. I had by chance found the work was sent in by asking for cop pies of Correspondence from the tax man. But the inland revenue will not send all correspondence for some reason. ie "who had asked her for 2004 paper work"? Also 2005 2006 income was recorded but no expenditure. So I feel the tax man had been managing this with out my knoll age. Can any one add vise. How do I get all coppies off correspondence off the revenue service?? and not just what they want to send me.
Other - Taxes - 2 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
i would guess by law and under data protection if they are your copies then you have the right to view them, most companies charge £10 for info held about you, not sure about inland rev though.
Answer 2 :
Hello, go direct to the tax offices, ask for an appointment, then take all the relevant data with you, and do it on a oneto one basis. That is the only solution to you problem. When it is settled try to sue the accountant. I was in that situation and came through it.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
I WANT TO BE AN ACCOUNTANT.. ADVICE PLEASE?
I WANT TO BE AN ACCOUNTANT.. ADVICE PLEASE?
Okay so.. I was a typical teenager in school, messed about in lessons, hung round with the guys. I didnt realise how important school was until I left. My GCSEs were what woke me up. I got english language, english literature, art and design = C and I got a B in media. then maths french geography and science I got E. I went to college thinking i'd learn to pursue a career in journalism but soon found that it wasnt for me. I left and got a job as a receptionist, but it was only a temporary position. My mum works in finance and I was really interested in her CAT book that she studied a few years back. So I signed up with BPP and im studying CAT Level 1, Paper 1. Im finding it so interesting and my mum thinks I have a great understanding of it, she was suprised. I'd love to pursue a career in finance, hopeing to one day be an accountant or be high up in the finance business. Im studying CAT and when I pass all those exams (I will make sure I do, no matter how many times I try) I go on to study ACCA's? My mums friend done all this in a couple of years.. and they are in their 40's. If I started this now, hopefully I can make up for the time I wasted in school - because I actually know what I want to do in life. So whilst im sending out my CV and applying for banks, im going to study this in my own time. Is there any information you could tell me? Any advice? Thank you very much :)
Other - Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
i think all you nid in accountant is be good at math
Answer 2 :
My advice is not to do it. Who would want to be an accountant? I am studying to be a journalist and I LOVE IT! You should too!
Answer 3 :
Good for you for being able to determine what you really like to do and then having the guts to go after it! There are many types of accountants, and they do all sorts of different things. Some work primarily on taxes. Others are auditors -- they go into a company and make sure all the financial data is in good order and the company isn't trying to be sneaky. Some accountants work inside a company and help make financial decisions, keep track of accounts, and pay bills. And some accountants work for the government. You can do a Google search to find out what types of things accountants get involved in, or you can contact an accounting firm and tell them that you are interested in a career in accounting and ask if they have someone who could talk to you. Accountants also have organizations that like to have students join at a reduced rate -- that's a good way to make contacts and get to know people who may help you get a job later on when you have completed your schooling. And sometimes, they need interns to work while they are learning. I say go for it! Best wishes for great success. Susan Fleming
Answer 4 :
Good for you, go for it and good luck. To get that job and to help you in your studies I would definately say to try and get a job in the finance department or accountancy department. Maybe your mum could help you. Even some work experience would help or you could work as a Finance Assistant without an accountancy qualification and it really would help you study (I have friends who are at various stages with their ACA or ACCA or Management Accountancy qualifications). It is hard work but a good job, although competitive and you have to show that you are the best - the work experience, job shadowing or job in finance would really help you. Best of luck.
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Okay so.. I was a typical teenager in school, messed about in lessons, hung round with the guys. I didnt realise how important school was until I left. My GCSEs were what woke me up. I got english language, english literature, art and design = C and I got a B in media. then maths french geography and science I got E. I went to college thinking i'd learn to pursue a career in journalism but soon found that it wasnt for me. I left and got a job as a receptionist, but it was only a temporary position. My mum works in finance and I was really interested in her CAT book that she studied a few years back. So I signed up with BPP and im studying CAT Level 1, Paper 1. Im finding it so interesting and my mum thinks I have a great understanding of it, she was suprised. I'd love to pursue a career in finance, hopeing to one day be an accountant or be high up in the finance business. Im studying CAT and when I pass all those exams (I will make sure I do, no matter how many times I try) I go on to study ACCA's? My mums friend done all this in a couple of years.. and they are in their 40's. If I started this now, hopefully I can make up for the time I wasted in school - because I actually know what I want to do in life. So whilst im sending out my CV and applying for banks, im going to study this in my own time. Is there any information you could tell me? Any advice? Thank you very much :)
Other - Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
i think all you nid in accountant is be good at math
Answer 2 :
My advice is not to do it. Who would want to be an accountant? I am studying to be a journalist and I LOVE IT! You should too!
Answer 3 :
Good for you for being able to determine what you really like to do and then having the guts to go after it! There are many types of accountants, and they do all sorts of different things. Some work primarily on taxes. Others are auditors -- they go into a company and make sure all the financial data is in good order and the company isn't trying to be sneaky. Some accountants work inside a company and help make financial decisions, keep track of accounts, and pay bills. And some accountants work for the government. You can do a Google search to find out what types of things accountants get involved in, or you can contact an accounting firm and tell them that you are interested in a career in accounting and ask if they have someone who could talk to you. Accountants also have organizations that like to have students join at a reduced rate -- that's a good way to make contacts and get to know people who may help you get a job later on when you have completed your schooling. And sometimes, they need interns to work while they are learning. I say go for it! Best wishes for great success. Susan Fleming
Answer 4 :
Good for you, go for it and good luck. To get that job and to help you in your studies I would definately say to try and get a job in the finance department or accountancy department. Maybe your mum could help you. Even some work experience would help or you could work as a Finance Assistant without an accountancy qualification and it really would help you study (I have friends who are at various stages with their ACA or ACCA or Management Accountancy qualifications). It is hard work but a good job, although competitive and you have to show that you are the best - the work experience, job shadowing or job in finance would really help you. Best of luck.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
can i become a Chareterd Accountant with these GCSE grades? pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease answer. i am begging to you.?
can i become a Chareterd Accountant with these GCSE grades? pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease answer. i am begging to you.?
for my GCSE I got a B for Maths and a C for English. but SUPPOSE i got good grades at college for my A levels (something like AAB or AAA). and again SUPPOSE i do well in university. now do you think i could be a chartered accountant by being a member of one of the major Accounting bodies (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, etc.) in the UK. please answer. thank you
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You will need to take a degree course in something like accountancy before you can become an accountant. With those grades you would certainly get onto a degree course at university
Answer 2 :
Yes- please post better questions.
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for my GCSE I got a B for Maths and a C for English. but SUPPOSE i got good grades at college for my A levels (something like AAB or AAA). and again SUPPOSE i do well in university. now do you think i could be a chartered accountant by being a member of one of the major Accounting bodies (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, etc.) in the UK. please answer. thank you
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You will need to take a degree course in something like accountancy before you can become an accountant. With those grades you would certainly get onto a degree course at university
Answer 2 :
Yes- please post better questions.
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
How do you Become an Accountant? (I'm 16)?
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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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
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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 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
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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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