Would the following person fit the profile for immigration to Australia?
Married male ACCA qualified Accountant Spouse is also an accountant. No dependant children First language is English No criminal record Over 9 years experience working finance 32 years old. Forgot to add that both the man and his spouse are British. I am asking you because that is what this site is for in case you did not know..........TO ASK QUESTIONS!!!
Immigration - 10 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Sorry mate two of your criteria let you down to go to Aussie land. 1 - You can read and write 2 - You definitely need a Criminal record
Answer 2 :
go to the Aussie immigration web site or phone Aussie counsel
Answer 3 :
Im not sure of the criteria for acceptance into oz these days. When my cousin was over last year he said it is really hard to get in now. Apparently you have to set your own business up,employ some australian nationals and prove you have enough money to live for 6 months if you cant work. What a pity we dont do the same thing in the UK.
Answer 4 :
Yeah I think you sound pretty perfect (I was going to make a very silly joke about a dating site but I figured this wasn't the time or the place :-) ) But anyway, I once found a rather lovely website for emigration and you typed in your qualifications and that and they'd say the yay or nay... unfortunately I haven't a clue where I saw it so that doesn't help... try googling emigration to australia or something. Have nice day.
Answer 5 :
have you got corks in your hat.........seriously i dont think you will have any problems, you are both proffesional upcoming people.....most countries would take you on
Answer 6 :
http://www.immi.gov.au/ is the Aussie government's website which will have the official answers and points of contact for all of your questions. Best of Luck!
Answer 7 :
I think Pat M is right but you can also line up a definate job before you go out there. I also think they assess you after 6 months to see if you fit in
Answer 8 :
Yes for sure! This is beacuse the person is British and is part of the Commonwealth, Also this person fits all good categories. In most cases the Australian Government is worried about people who have citizenships from developing countries where there is little or no work and where there is poverty levels which in most cases they try to stay here illegally.
Answer 9 :
When I saw your initial profile, I would have said that you and your missus would be a certainty, but then I saw your PS, the bit about you being POMS! We don't need any more bloody Poms here! Just kidding, mate. As long as youse dont wear a tea towel on yer head, then you're welcome - I'll save a beer for ya!
Answer 10 :
Lucky you. You tick ALL the boxes. What are you waiting for.? GO.GO.GO. GOOD LUCK
Answer 11 :
I am giving you the location of the Australian Embassy in London. I am sure they can help you out.
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
What does an accounting job require?
What does an accounting job require?
Hi there, Can anyone tell me in easy language what are the jobs and duties of a small accountant? I am doing a diploma in accounting and wonder what would be my duties to be performed in a small accounting job! Also what kind of job I will be undertaking if I start working as an independent accountant for small shops, and sloe trader businesses? I am interested to know if I am learning the things in my current course what my future potential job will require. I am based in London. Any advice will be appreciated.
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Hang on a sec. You are doing an accounting diploma and you have no idea what is involved in an accounting job. You surely cannot be serious!!!
Answer 2 :
Hi there. You can hold different kind of works on the accounting area. In small business most probably you will perform the day-by-day book keeping. Actually, this is not considered the most fashion work (you know - only debits and credits) but all companies even the smallest ones must have it. Other work that you can have is related to tax. Anyway, as soon as you got your degree, go and take a certification in accounting like ICAEW. For sure it will help you on your future. Additionally (I think this is the best) go work on a big4 firm (assurance department) and ask to work the middle market. With this will gonna have a good resume and experience. Good luck.
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Hi there, Can anyone tell me in easy language what are the jobs and duties of a small accountant? I am doing a diploma in accounting and wonder what would be my duties to be performed in a small accounting job! Also what kind of job I will be undertaking if I start working as an independent accountant for small shops, and sloe trader businesses? I am interested to know if I am learning the things in my current course what my future potential job will require. I am based in London. Any advice will be appreciated.
Other - Careers & Employment - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Hang on a sec. You are doing an accounting diploma and you have no idea what is involved in an accounting job. You surely cannot be serious!!!
Answer 2 :
Hi there. You can hold different kind of works on the accounting area. In small business most probably you will perform the day-by-day book keeping. Actually, this is not considered the most fashion work (you know - only debits and credits) but all companies even the smallest ones must have it. Other work that you can have is related to tax. Anyway, as soon as you got your degree, go and take a certification in accounting like ICAEW. For sure it will help you on your future. Additionally (I think this is the best) go work on a big4 firm (assurance department) and ask to work the middle market. With this will gonna have a good resume and experience. Good luck.
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Friday, June 7, 2013
Would it be so wrong to be an accountant & have pink hair?
Would it be so wrong to be an accountant & have pink hair?
Up until recently I had bright pink hair (think Stephanie from Lazy-Town!) and went for a pre-job-interview chat with an employment agency. I was told that if I went to the proper interview without changing my hair colour I wouldn't even be let in the building. Unfortunately I backed down & changed my hair but this has really got to me. I realise that if you're training to be an accountant like I am you're expected to look a certain way (nice suit, smart appearance etc) but I also know that my hair colour doesn't affect my ability to do a job. Surely someone with tidy, neat pink hair like I had looks smarter than someone with brown or blond messy hair? Plus, I wouldn't even be meeting clients or the public, just talking to them on the phone. Do you think there would be any way of keeping the pink hair & getting a decent job? Also, could anyone tell my why it would matter what my hair colour was as long as I'm smart and presentable (which i am)?
Financial Services - 12 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Unfortunately you fit in or you dont get in.It sucks
Answer 2 :
Buy a balaclava.
Answer 3 :
how bout a walmart greeter with a inverted mohawk and porkchop sideburns..... mmm yeah think about that sound pretty cool.....
Answer 4 :
Yes. People won't trust You with their finances if You have pink hair. Would You?
Answer 5 :
Hi No, not so wrong at all, however on the other hand, if you want to be taken seriously there are certain types of dress code and it shows professionalism and manners to conform, would you trust someone to write you an important letter if all they did was txt type, horses for courses. Ray. West York's. U.K. And yes "vswho" that's only the women.
Answer 6 :
Does the carpet match the drapes? Just kidding. Seriously, you will have a very hard time with it. No the color of your hair doesn't effect your job performance. However, it's the business world and there are a lot of rules/etiquette that you will not be able to change. Remember, most of the power/authority in your line of work will be held by people 20 yrs older than you. They have probably been in accounting/finance their entire careers and consider themselves "Professionals". So when a new "Kid" comes bouncing in off the street trying to buck the system, you can expect problems.
Answer 7 :
I totally agree with you! Although, I don't know how the employer would react - whether they would be really tunnel visioned in their expectations in how an accountant 'should' look. Obviously, it wouldn't affect your ability to do your job - as you've said. But you know how some people can be... I'm wondering whether you could ease the pink back in gradually, either for interviews, or once you get the job you want - starting with say, some pink streaks, while gradually going back to the full-blown Stephanie/Lazy Town pink hair? Good for you if you manage to achieve it! Nelly x
Answer 8 :
The business world has a certain dress code that you must adhere to. You can be free, in this country, to express yourself. This doesn't mean you're entitled to a job. Decide which is more important to you, pink hair or 70k per year.
Answer 9 :
I think you are right, the colour of your hair does not make you less professional. If people wants to judge a book by its cover, then you should sell your book to them but only to those who are interested to buy and read it.
Answer 10 :
It would depend on where you were working & what kind of company they are, most firms will have a dress code that they will expect you to abide by. It's not just about meeting clients, it about the people you will be expected to work with & even just people watching you walk into the building on a regular basis. People are very simple minded they will make certain assumptions about you based on your hair colour before you even open your mouth to dissuade them. Have a chat with your hairdresser, see if they have any solutions to the dilemma that might allow you to express yourself. If you have slightly longish hair perhaps a slice of colour in your parting that could be concealed during the week?
Answer 11 :
I would love to have an accountant with pink hair. It would say to me that they are creative and might have new ideas on how to look at things. It might just be where you live holding you back.
Answer 12 :
I wouldn't consider it at all for an interview. If you truly have no contact with the public or clientele after getting the job you could explore the possibility then. You must prove yourself first. Definitely not during the interview or the first 90 days on the job. If you decide to color it later it may impact your possibilities for advancement.
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Up until recently I had bright pink hair (think Stephanie from Lazy-Town!) and went for a pre-job-interview chat with an employment agency. I was told that if I went to the proper interview without changing my hair colour I wouldn't even be let in the building. Unfortunately I backed down & changed my hair but this has really got to me. I realise that if you're training to be an accountant like I am you're expected to look a certain way (nice suit, smart appearance etc) but I also know that my hair colour doesn't affect my ability to do a job. Surely someone with tidy, neat pink hair like I had looks smarter than someone with brown or blond messy hair? Plus, I wouldn't even be meeting clients or the public, just talking to them on the phone. Do you think there would be any way of keeping the pink hair & getting a decent job? Also, could anyone tell my why it would matter what my hair colour was as long as I'm smart and presentable (which i am)?
Financial Services - 12 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Unfortunately you fit in or you dont get in.It sucks
Answer 2 :
Buy a balaclava.
Answer 3 :
how bout a walmart greeter with a inverted mohawk and porkchop sideburns..... mmm yeah think about that sound pretty cool.....
Answer 4 :
Yes. People won't trust You with their finances if You have pink hair. Would You?
Answer 5 :
Hi No, not so wrong at all, however on the other hand, if you want to be taken seriously there are certain types of dress code and it shows professionalism and manners to conform, would you trust someone to write you an important letter if all they did was txt type, horses for courses. Ray. West York's. U.K. And yes "vswho" that's only the women.
Answer 6 :
Does the carpet match the drapes? Just kidding. Seriously, you will have a very hard time with it. No the color of your hair doesn't effect your job performance. However, it's the business world and there are a lot of rules/etiquette that you will not be able to change. Remember, most of the power/authority in your line of work will be held by people 20 yrs older than you. They have probably been in accounting/finance their entire careers and consider themselves "Professionals". So when a new "Kid" comes bouncing in off the street trying to buck the system, you can expect problems.
Answer 7 :
I totally agree with you! Although, I don't know how the employer would react - whether they would be really tunnel visioned in their expectations in how an accountant 'should' look. Obviously, it wouldn't affect your ability to do your job - as you've said. But you know how some people can be... I'm wondering whether you could ease the pink back in gradually, either for interviews, or once you get the job you want - starting with say, some pink streaks, while gradually going back to the full-blown Stephanie/Lazy Town pink hair? Good for you if you manage to achieve it! Nelly x
Answer 8 :
The business world has a certain dress code that you must adhere to. You can be free, in this country, to express yourself. This doesn't mean you're entitled to a job. Decide which is more important to you, pink hair or 70k per year.
Answer 9 :
I think you are right, the colour of your hair does not make you less professional. If people wants to judge a book by its cover, then you should sell your book to them but only to those who are interested to buy and read it.
Answer 10 :
It would depend on where you were working & what kind of company they are, most firms will have a dress code that they will expect you to abide by. It's not just about meeting clients, it about the people you will be expected to work with & even just people watching you walk into the building on a regular basis. People are very simple minded they will make certain assumptions about you based on your hair colour before you even open your mouth to dissuade them. Have a chat with your hairdresser, see if they have any solutions to the dilemma that might allow you to express yourself. If you have slightly longish hair perhaps a slice of colour in your parting that could be concealed during the week?
Answer 11 :
I would love to have an accountant with pink hair. It would say to me that they are creative and might have new ideas on how to look at things. It might just be where you live holding you back.
Answer 12 :
I wouldn't consider it at all for an interview. If you truly have no contact with the public or clientele after getting the job you could explore the possibility then. You must prove yourself first. Definitely not during the interview or the first 90 days on the job. If you decide to color it later it may impact your possibilities for advancement.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF AN ACCOUNTANT?
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF AN ACCOUNTANT?
AND WHERE COULD YOU GET A JOB??
Singles & Dating - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
LOL I dread to think what the role of an accountant is in singles and dating, and as for jobs, that's the million dollar question that billions of people are asking these days
Answer 2 :
Adding up other peoples money mainly and you won't get many jobs in S&D
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AND WHERE COULD YOU GET A JOB??
Singles & Dating - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
LOL I dread to think what the role of an accountant is in singles and dating, and as for jobs, that's the million dollar question that billions of people are asking these days
Answer 2 :
Adding up other peoples money mainly and you won't get many jobs in S&D
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
What info do I need to include in accounts?
What info do I need to include in accounts?
My bf and I started up in business last year. The people we rent our sites from want to see our accounts. I'm a whiz with Excel but I'm not sure what information they will expect to see. We are supposed to give our accountants the info regularly but haven't been sending them it. Can anyone help? It's a catering business and we rent sites from the people that generate the business for us. We took the contract on on the basis that they would review our accounts...and then our rent... after six months. I have all the information I think I'll need I just don't know what they're expecting!
United Kingdom - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
When you say 'sites' what are you referring to? Web sites or physical locations... For websites, I'd tell them its none of their business. I've never had to do that in 20 years of business. Send a message to my yahoo account via this if you need any more info... (One of my businesses is web hosting and I can't for the life of me think why they would want to see your business accounts) Chris
Answer 2 :
They'll probably want to see your account ledgers. Balance sheet, and income statement if you have them. Essentially they want proof of your solvency to assure them you'll be able to make the rental payments. (They may ask to see a bank statement, to prove that your deposits match your reported income.) Ask them what they specifically need to know, it'll help you get them the information they need without all the guessing.
Answer 3 :
They probably want to see a profit and loss account and a balance sheet. I can't see what information they could get just from looking at your cash book, unless they want to ensure you have a steady income. I would talk to your accountant for some advice, thats what you pay them for!!
Answer 4 :
Produce the true accounts showing profit and loss. Presumably you agreed to this in the rental contract and I expect that if you are doing well they will want to increase the rent? Or is the rent in some way based on your turnover or profit?
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My bf and I started up in business last year. The people we rent our sites from want to see our accounts. I'm a whiz with Excel but I'm not sure what information they will expect to see. We are supposed to give our accountants the info regularly but haven't been sending them it. Can anyone help? It's a catering business and we rent sites from the people that generate the business for us. We took the contract on on the basis that they would review our accounts...and then our rent... after six months. I have all the information I think I'll need I just don't know what they're expecting!
United Kingdom - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
When you say 'sites' what are you referring to? Web sites or physical locations... For websites, I'd tell them its none of their business. I've never had to do that in 20 years of business. Send a message to my yahoo account via this if you need any more info... (One of my businesses is web hosting and I can't for the life of me think why they would want to see your business accounts) Chris
Answer 2 :
They'll probably want to see your account ledgers. Balance sheet, and income statement if you have them. Essentially they want proof of your solvency to assure them you'll be able to make the rental payments. (They may ask to see a bank statement, to prove that your deposits match your reported income.) Ask them what they specifically need to know, it'll help you get them the information they need without all the guessing.
Answer 3 :
They probably want to see a profit and loss account and a balance sheet. I can't see what information they could get just from looking at your cash book, unless they want to ensure you have a steady income. I would talk to your accountant for some advice, thats what you pay them for!!
Answer 4 :
Produce the true accounts showing profit and loss. Presumably you agreed to this in the rental contract and I expect that if you are doing well they will want to increase the rent? Or is the rent in some way based on your turnover or profit?
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What is the average starting salary for a trainee chartered accountant in NI?
What is the average starting salary for a trainee chartered accountant in NI?
I have recently got the job offer of trainee chartered accountant with the starting salary of 10K. I was thinking this was a bit low as another one of my friends has a job as a trainee accountant in another firm for a lot more of a salary, which doesn't make sense to me at all?? Does it matter who the job is for and on what background degrees a person did. My friend did a degree in accountancy, where as I did a degree in mathematics. As well as this, I did a masters in Risk management and financial regulation, and was wondering if I am I over qualified for this job and should look elsewhere for better oppurtunites?
Financial Services - 1 Answers
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I wouldn't look elsewhere. You are well qualified, but a qualification without a job is meaningless. Furthermore, the job market is dire at the moment; thus I recommend you keep your job and work your way up to a higher salary.
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I have recently got the job offer of trainee chartered accountant with the starting salary of 10K. I was thinking this was a bit low as another one of my friends has a job as a trainee accountant in another firm for a lot more of a salary, which doesn't make sense to me at all?? Does it matter who the job is for and on what background degrees a person did. My friend did a degree in accountancy, where as I did a degree in mathematics. As well as this, I did a masters in Risk management and financial regulation, and was wondering if I am I over qualified for this job and should look elsewhere for better oppurtunites?
Financial Services - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I wouldn't look elsewhere. You are well qualified, but a qualification without a job is meaningless. Furthermore, the job market is dire at the moment; thus I recommend you keep your job and work your way up to a higher salary.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
How would I go about becoming an Accountant?
How would I go about becoming an Accountant?
I am 15, finishing school this year. I am on for an A in my maths GCSE, three modules, scored an A on the first, B on the second, I am average A because of the marks I got. I am going to study maths in 6th form and get an A level in it, I was also planning to study Biology and Chemistry - as I'm doing seperate science GCSE right now, thats instead of 1 science GCSE I get 3 GCSEs, one in biology, chemistry and physics. And english media. To become an accountant, do you recommend I do different A levels? Which best accompany maths in that way. With my A levels, then what should I do? My parents say that if I can get in an accountancy firm, they will put me through the degree faster than university, while paying me, does anyone know how it works, what grades I'll need to get in my A levels etc etc? Thanks.
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I am 15, finishing school this year. I am on for an A in my maths GCSE, three modules, scored an A on the first, B on the second, I am average A because of the marks I got. I am going to study maths in 6th form and get an A level in it, I was also planning to study Biology and Chemistry - as I'm doing seperate science GCSE right now, thats instead of 1 science GCSE I get 3 GCSEs, one in biology, chemistry and physics. And english media. To become an accountant, do you recommend I do different A levels? Which best accompany maths in that way. With my A levels, then what should I do? My parents say that if I can get in an accountancy firm, they will put me through the degree faster than university, while paying me, does anyone know how it works, what grades I'll need to get in my A levels etc etc? Thanks.
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