What do you do when you're an accountant?
Any accountants out there? Just want a small paragraph explaining the job to do if you're an accountant. I'm considering becoming it... but I am not 100% sure. What do you think? :) Thanks for all your help!
Financial Services - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Hi Just Me, an accountant accounts for your company's or private clients money. money comming in and going out and keeping the accounts updated and correct. ok.
Answer 2 :
i don't know what you do, i know what you become, a rich bore
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Friday, March 28, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
i want to be an accountant when im older but.....?
i want to be an accountant when im older but.....?
i want to be an accountant when im older but im doing work experience in a school cus i couldnt find anything to do with accounting or anything similar. but i dont know that if i go on to accounting that i will like it cus i havent had any experience in it. will going to a school stop me from getting a job ? will i like accouting if i dont do work experience ?
Other - Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
No, you'll have no problem finding a job (depending on your market of course). As to whether you'll like it or not- that, my friend, is one of those questions only you can answer. Good luck.
Answer 2 :
dont let anyone stop you dreams, be what u want xxx
Answer 3 :
If you are detail oriented, like every penny in its place, and don't mind doing the same tasks over an over again, you may like it - on the other hand, if you don't mind when things are off, or you need excitement every day, I wouldn't go into the accounting industry.
Answer 4 :
Good luck, accounting often gets a poor press, but I trained as an architect in the 90's, then re-focused my life and trained as an accountant in the 00's, I'm now practising and enjoying the different aspects of the job. Why don't you contact a couple of your local accounting companies, to see if they would let you spend a few days through the school holidays, to get an idea of the profession, and enable you to make an informed decision for your future.
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i want to be an accountant when im older but im doing work experience in a school cus i couldnt find anything to do with accounting or anything similar. but i dont know that if i go on to accounting that i will like it cus i havent had any experience in it. will going to a school stop me from getting a job ? will i like accouting if i dont do work experience ?
Other - Careers & Employment - 4 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
No, you'll have no problem finding a job (depending on your market of course). As to whether you'll like it or not- that, my friend, is one of those questions only you can answer. Good luck.
Answer 2 :
dont let anyone stop you dreams, be what u want xxx
Answer 3 :
If you are detail oriented, like every penny in its place, and don't mind doing the same tasks over an over again, you may like it - on the other hand, if you don't mind when things are off, or you need excitement every day, I wouldn't go into the accounting industry.
Answer 4 :
Good luck, accounting often gets a poor press, but I trained as an architect in the 90's, then re-focused my life and trained as an accountant in the 00's, I'm now practising and enjoying the different aspects of the job. Why don't you contact a couple of your local accounting companies, to see if they would let you spend a few days through the school holidays, to get an idea of the profession, and enable you to make an informed decision for your future.
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Friday, March 7, 2014
do you have to be registered, to be an accountant?
do you have to be registered, to be an accountant?
i seem to have the knack for doing self assessments etc., and would like to help others. do i need to be registered? i would charge a small fee! for the past few years i have been doing my husbands accounts and every year we have had a very pleasing tax result. i would just like to help others (all above board i add!) i did start a home study course in basic book keeping. and i just enjoy doing them (sad!)
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
no, but you need a 4 yr college degree in accounting to be anything more than an accounting clerk (2 yr degree min for that) I don;t know what self-assessments has to do with accounting
Answer 2 :
Hiya this may help.... I am self-employed and i do accounts and book-keeping. I do work for both individuals and i also have companies/ accountancy practises that give me work. I have gained all my experience from a very successful accountant who has taught me everything i know. You don't need any specific qualifications to do what i do HOWEVER you obviously need to know what you are doing and prove that you know what you are doing. Keep going with the book-keeping course and then advertise for some VAT work or book-keeping work as there is a big difference between a book-keeper and an accountant. If you definately want to go down the accountancy route then do the AAT qualification. Most colleges offer this course and it is usually over 1-2 evenings per week for 3 years. Some colleges also do it for one day a week if this would suit you better. If you need anymore advice then feel free to add me as a friend and then contact me. Good luck!
Answer 3 :
No, you don't need to be registered to do bookkeeping or tax work, as long as you don't advertise yourself as a qualified accountant, of course. Technically, people you advise could sue you if you get it wrong, so professional indemnity insurance should be considered if you start doing a lot and/or start giving people tax planning advice. But just helping people with their tax returns (as I do) shouldn't cause you any grief, so carry on!
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i seem to have the knack for doing self assessments etc., and would like to help others. do i need to be registered? i would charge a small fee! for the past few years i have been doing my husbands accounts and every year we have had a very pleasing tax result. i would just like to help others (all above board i add!) i did start a home study course in basic book keeping. and i just enjoy doing them (sad!)
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
no, but you need a 4 yr college degree in accounting to be anything more than an accounting clerk (2 yr degree min for that) I don;t know what self-assessments has to do with accounting
Answer 2 :
Hiya this may help.... I am self-employed and i do accounts and book-keeping. I do work for both individuals and i also have companies/ accountancy practises that give me work. I have gained all my experience from a very successful accountant who has taught me everything i know. You don't need any specific qualifications to do what i do HOWEVER you obviously need to know what you are doing and prove that you know what you are doing. Keep going with the book-keeping course and then advertise for some VAT work or book-keeping work as there is a big difference between a book-keeper and an accountant. If you definately want to go down the accountancy route then do the AAT qualification. Most colleges offer this course and it is usually over 1-2 evenings per week for 3 years. Some colleges also do it for one day a week if this would suit you better. If you need anymore advice then feel free to add me as a friend and then contact me. Good luck!
Answer 3 :
No, you don't need to be registered to do bookkeeping or tax work, as long as you don't advertise yourself as a qualified accountant, of course. Technically, people you advise could sue you if you get it wrong, so professional indemnity insurance should be considered if you start doing a lot and/or start giving people tax planning advice. But just helping people with their tax returns (as I do) shouldn't cause you any grief, so carry on!
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Saturday, March 1, 2014
Is being an accountant boring proffession?
Is being an accountant boring proffession?
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Not if its what you feel you want to do with your life. If you want to be an accountant, then by all means, be one. If you don't like the idea. then of course actually being an accountant isn't the way to go!
Answer 2 :
I've heard that it is very repetitive, but it depends on what you enjoy doing. Do you enjoy Maths? I want to be an accountant, but if it's not the right job it can be very boring.
Answer 3 :
dont know about boring but it pays well i would be bored wouldnt you lol!!!!!!!!!!!
Answer 4 :
number crunching is boring at times but there are a hell of alot worse jobs out there.
Answer 5 :
It's not always boring regardless of what some people out there think. Try being an accountant in an industry that you would find interesting. For example, an advertising agency or film studio, or a music publishing company where you can really see what you are costing etc and the finished product?? Lots of people find their jobs boring but need to work to live. If you enjoy accountancy then go for it and good luck to you. xx
Answer 6 :
Depends on whether its what you want to do with your life! Excellent money if you become fully qualified (chartered)
Answer 7 :
I would say yes. But if you like Maths then that's fine. Most of all, it's a well-paid position :)
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Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Not if its what you feel you want to do with your life. If you want to be an accountant, then by all means, be one. If you don't like the idea. then of course actually being an accountant isn't the way to go!
Answer 2 :
I've heard that it is very repetitive, but it depends on what you enjoy doing. Do you enjoy Maths? I want to be an accountant, but if it's not the right job it can be very boring.
Answer 3 :
dont know about boring but it pays well i would be bored wouldnt you lol!!!!!!!!!!!
Answer 4 :
number crunching is boring at times but there are a hell of alot worse jobs out there.
Answer 5 :
It's not always boring regardless of what some people out there think. Try being an accountant in an industry that you would find interesting. For example, an advertising agency or film studio, or a music publishing company where you can really see what you are costing etc and the finished product?? Lots of people find their jobs boring but need to work to live. If you enjoy accountancy then go for it and good luck to you. xx
Answer 6 :
Depends on whether its what you want to do with your life! Excellent money if you become fully qualified (chartered)
Answer 7 :
I would say yes. But if you like Maths then that's fine. Most of all, it's a well-paid position :)
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