how do i train to become an accountant.What is earnings potential please? How long is training?
Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Relevantly you need an hnc qualified to assess an accountants starting wage they can vary from 15,000 a year to 30,000 dependant on the employer and the levels of qualifications and expierence you may have assuming you stick at the career to aspire to be an accountant. Personally if you look at courses for colleges locally uni, and try looking at fitting something into your schedule if your working and want to do a part time course, also dependant on your income aswell.
Answer 2 :
Accountants generally have a bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, although the degree is not strictly required. I've also worked with accountants who had degrees in Mathematic and Computer Science. There are associates degrees in accounting that will let you work as a Junior Accountant, Accounts Payable Clerk, or other lower wage accounting positions and work your way up to higher accounting positions. Junior positions start at around 30k. You can research how increased experience will effect wages by going to http://www.bls.gov (the government website of the Bureau of Labor and Statistics).
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
do i need an accountant and a partner if i want to create an ltd?
do i need an accountant and a partner if i want to create an ltd?
i want to open an ltd, i searched the web and found that there should be 2 people to create it... and i'm not sure if i need an accountant... what if it is a small company? and what if it grows? p.s. i want to create a ltd by myself, with no partners... and what if i do not need an accountant? what should i do to follow the law? how much does an accountant costs? monthly/yearly...
Small Business - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
To start a legal partnership (Ltd, LLP, LP) it is VERY helpful to have an accountant. Unless you can prepare the Form 1065, Schedule B and Schedule K-1 on your own during tax time, then you will definitely need an accountant. Also you should get some consultation from a lawyer as to how to set up a limited company since you may acquire partners later on.
Answer 2 :
yes, you need an accountant, and its advisable to get one so that you are claiming all you should be No -you don't need a partner, my son has an LTD company and works for himself,
Answer 3 :
You do not need an accountant to set up a limited company, but unless you know exactly what you are doing it is very wise to. It is possible to buy companies online, but often there are problems with previous directors and the articles. It used to be the case that you needed two directors, one of whom acted as company secretary, but this is no longer the case and now you only need to have one director. One question I feel you should ask is why you want to have a limited company. A good accountant will be able to advise you on all the options available to you and could avoid you making a costly mistake. I hope this is helpful to you, Karen Turl AFA UK Tax Accountant
Answer 4 :
No you do not need an accountant nor do you need another director. Those days are gone. To follow the law well, that is where you may wish to consider employing an agent. Your agent is there to guide you and keep you compliant with regards all aspects of your tax affairs. Indeed they can really help with your business needs also especially if your company grows. Fee;s normally are related to the amount of work involved and therefore its hard to say. A smallish company employing 2-5 people doing VAT, and Employee returns, preparing accounts for submission, well approx 1500-2500 but it can vary. Look, arrange an appointment with an agent in your area, explain the business and they will give you a guide to both the aspects concerning compliance and their costs and take it from there. But No you are not obliged to have an accountant or another person involved but I would strongly suggest you consider the accountant. Tax Doctor
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i want to open an ltd, i searched the web and found that there should be 2 people to create it... and i'm not sure if i need an accountant... what if it is a small company? and what if it grows? p.s. i want to create a ltd by myself, with no partners... and what if i do not need an accountant? what should i do to follow the law? how much does an accountant costs? monthly/yearly...
Small Business - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
To start a legal partnership (Ltd, LLP, LP) it is VERY helpful to have an accountant. Unless you can prepare the Form 1065, Schedule B and Schedule K-1 on your own during tax time, then you will definitely need an accountant. Also you should get some consultation from a lawyer as to how to set up a limited company since you may acquire partners later on.
Answer 2 :
yes, you need an accountant, and its advisable to get one so that you are claiming all you should be No -you don't need a partner, my son has an LTD company and works for himself,
Answer 3 :
You do not need an accountant to set up a limited company, but unless you know exactly what you are doing it is very wise to. It is possible to buy companies online, but often there are problems with previous directors and the articles. It used to be the case that you needed two directors, one of whom acted as company secretary, but this is no longer the case and now you only need to have one director. One question I feel you should ask is why you want to have a limited company. A good accountant will be able to advise you on all the options available to you and could avoid you making a costly mistake. I hope this is helpful to you, Karen Turl AFA UK Tax Accountant
Answer 4 :
No you do not need an accountant nor do you need another director. Those days are gone. To follow the law well, that is where you may wish to consider employing an agent. Your agent is there to guide you and keep you compliant with regards all aspects of your tax affairs. Indeed they can really help with your business needs also especially if your company grows. Fee;s normally are related to the amount of work involved and therefore its hard to say. A smallish company employing 2-5 people doing VAT, and Employee returns, preparing accounts for submission, well approx 1500-2500 but it can vary. Look, arrange an appointment with an agent in your area, explain the business and they will give you a guide to both the aspects concerning compliance and their costs and take it from there. But No you are not obliged to have an accountant or another person involved but I would strongly suggest you consider the accountant. Tax Doctor
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
which accounting course would be the best to do to become an accountant without wasteing time ?
which accounting course would be the best to do to become an accountant without wasteing time ?
i have no previous experience or qualifications on this area but also have no time to waste some people have recomanded me aat but some others acca i need to do something that will give me qualification that will be exempted in major accounting bodies without haveing to do further studies hope i have been clear and hope to get a good advice thank you
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You should complete your graduation first like B.Com. Then try Chartered Accountancy or Cost Accountancy. Contact those Institutes whether Intermediate qualification is enough for starting their preliminary course. You can visit their local chapters in your place,
Answer 2 :
Ok right you have to take the AAT course which will take 3 years and then you can either go to a accounting firm where they will train you to become a fully qualified accountant or you can stay at college and take the next level which will again make you a fully qualified accountant.
Answer 3 :
You can't be a professional accountant without taking the professional exams. There are no short-cuts. Various universities have degrees that are accredited by the major professional bodies: CIMA, ACCA, etc. Most professional qualifications are designed to be taken part time, by people working in the profession - it will never be quick. Get in touch with each body to find out the various routes through their qualifications. You also need to seriously and objectively assess you intellectual capability. This will enable you to select the qualification at the right level. The scale is something like this: AAT (lowest), then ACCA / CIMA, with ICAEW highest. Difficulty is linked to level.
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i have no previous experience or qualifications on this area but also have no time to waste some people have recomanded me aat but some others acca i need to do something that will give me qualification that will be exempted in major accounting bodies without haveing to do further studies hope i have been clear and hope to get a good advice thank you
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You should complete your graduation first like B.Com. Then try Chartered Accountancy or Cost Accountancy. Contact those Institutes whether Intermediate qualification is enough for starting their preliminary course. You can visit their local chapters in your place,
Answer 2 :
Ok right you have to take the AAT course which will take 3 years and then you can either go to a accounting firm where they will train you to become a fully qualified accountant or you can stay at college and take the next level which will again make you a fully qualified accountant.
Answer 3 :
You can't be a professional accountant without taking the professional exams. There are no short-cuts. Various universities have degrees that are accredited by the major professional bodies: CIMA, ACCA, etc. Most professional qualifications are designed to be taken part time, by people working in the profession - it will never be quick. Get in touch with each body to find out the various routes through their qualifications. You also need to seriously and objectively assess you intellectual capability. This will enable you to select the qualification at the right level. The scale is something like this: AAT (lowest), then ACCA / CIMA, with ICAEW highest. Difficulty is linked to level.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
i have a criminal record can i still apply for the job of an accountant?
i have a criminal record can i still apply for the job of an accountant?
its been 4 years since i have been convicted can i still have a job as an accountant
Law & Legal - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Of course you can still apply. But if you're wondering what the chances of getting the job are, I'm not sure.
Answer 2 :
Apply but your chances will be slim
Answer 3 :
You can but your CV will be less attractive then the other applicants. people that have a criminal record tend to start small and work their to the top beacuse it would be really impossible to just start at the middle or top with a criminal record
Answer 4 :
I know that in the insurance industry, only a conviction of fraud can totally disqualify you. As it was explained to me by the head of HR background security for a Fortune 500 insurance company: "a person convicted of manslaughter can get hired, but a conviction for ID theft or writing bad checks is automatically barred from the job". I suspect accounting would be more or less the same; they don't care if you stole a car or punched out a cop when you were 20, but write one bad check and you have a problem. It all revolves around the nature of the offense.
Answer 5 :
Depends, there are criminal records and there are criminal records. Get involved in a punch up outside a nightclub after a few drinks and you could be arrested and charged with Affray. You would have a criminal record but an easily explained one that probably would not be too much of a hindrance. On the other hand any offence concerning dishonesty of any type and despite what some people might say to boost your confidence, will see your CV go straight in the bin for any accountancy job. One thing an accountant has to be is honest. All employers in the accountancy field will do a CRB check before hiring so such a conviction could not be hidden. The real problem you face at the moment, and probably for the fore see able future, is that there are huge numbers of people out there chasing few job openings. This means employers can be choosy and you need to both have relevant experience and a squeaky clean record to be in the running. I know that is probably not what you want to hear but that is the real bottom line.
Answer 6 :
You should consider applying for a criminal pardon.
Answer 7 :
What was the conviction for? Theft or other monetary crimes will probably eliminate you as a candidate.
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its been 4 years since i have been convicted can i still have a job as an accountant
Law & Legal - 7 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Of course you can still apply. But if you're wondering what the chances of getting the job are, I'm not sure.
Answer 2 :
Apply but your chances will be slim
Answer 3 :
You can but your CV will be less attractive then the other applicants. people that have a criminal record tend to start small and work their to the top beacuse it would be really impossible to just start at the middle or top with a criminal record
Answer 4 :
I know that in the insurance industry, only a conviction of fraud can totally disqualify you. As it was explained to me by the head of HR background security for a Fortune 500 insurance company: "a person convicted of manslaughter can get hired, but a conviction for ID theft or writing bad checks is automatically barred from the job". I suspect accounting would be more or less the same; they don't care if you stole a car or punched out a cop when you were 20, but write one bad check and you have a problem. It all revolves around the nature of the offense.
Answer 5 :
Depends, there are criminal records and there are criminal records. Get involved in a punch up outside a nightclub after a few drinks and you could be arrested and charged with Affray. You would have a criminal record but an easily explained one that probably would not be too much of a hindrance. On the other hand any offence concerning dishonesty of any type and despite what some people might say to boost your confidence, will see your CV go straight in the bin for any accountancy job. One thing an accountant has to be is honest. All employers in the accountancy field will do a CRB check before hiring so such a conviction could not be hidden. The real problem you face at the moment, and probably for the fore see able future, is that there are huge numbers of people out there chasing few job openings. This means employers can be choosy and you need to both have relevant experience and a squeaky clean record to be in the running. I know that is probably not what you want to hear but that is the real bottom line.
Answer 6 :
You should consider applying for a criminal pardon.
Answer 7 :
What was the conviction for? Theft or other monetary crimes will probably eliminate you as a candidate.
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