how do you become an accountant?
what qualifications do you need?
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Pass the ACCA exams.
Answer 2 :
You need to study accountancy or law at university, get a traineeship with a firm and end it successfully to qualify as an accountant.
Answer 3 :
pass an exam
Answer 4 :
ACCA or CIMA but ACCA is far more marketable.
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
can i be a civil engineer and a chartered accountant at the same time? pleeeeeeeeeeeease answer. i beg to you?
can i be a civil engineer and a chartered accountant at the same time? pleeeeeeeeeeeease answer. i beg to you?
if i get a Bachelors degree in civil engineering and then go on to do chartered accountancy, will i be qualified for both the jobs. what i mean is that, suppose that i am working as a chartered accountant for a company and suddenly the company shuts down and i lose my job but then i see another well paid job for a civil engineer and i decide to do it. the question is 'will i be able to?' please answer. thank you
Financial Services - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes, of course you will. You may be disadvantaged compared to others in that field since you've worked in accountancy, and would most likely have no experience in civil engineering. It would be possible to get into it, but don't expect to get it at an equal level as you were with accountancy, and don't expect to be treated as well as others who have just graduated and have had relevant experience in the field.
Answer 2 :
you will definitely be qualified for both jobs but like the previous respondent said, you will be disadvantaged in the one in which you have minimal experience. what i will do in your case is seek accountancy work in an engineering company where both skills can come into play.. that's what i am looking to do.. i am doing my professional accounting exams and studying towards a degree in IT at the same time.
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if i get a Bachelors degree in civil engineering and then go on to do chartered accountancy, will i be qualified for both the jobs. what i mean is that, suppose that i am working as a chartered accountant for a company and suddenly the company shuts down and i lose my job but then i see another well paid job for a civil engineer and i decide to do it. the question is 'will i be able to?' please answer. thank you
Financial Services - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes, of course you will. You may be disadvantaged compared to others in that field since you've worked in accountancy, and would most likely have no experience in civil engineering. It would be possible to get into it, but don't expect to get it at an equal level as you were with accountancy, and don't expect to be treated as well as others who have just graduated and have had relevant experience in the field.
Answer 2 :
you will definitely be qualified for both jobs but like the previous respondent said, you will be disadvantaged in the one in which you have minimal experience. what i will do in your case is seek accountancy work in an engineering company where both skills can come into play.. that's what i am looking to do.. i am doing my professional accounting exams and studying towards a degree in IT at the same time.
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
I want to become an Accountant, is this a Good idea?
I want to become an Accountant, is this a Good idea?
I love maths & data, and love idea of being an accountant Whats the pros of being an Accountant and the cons Many thanks, take care & have a Great day
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If your a fan of maths and got a really good gcse & A level maths go for it i think there are alot of pros for this job the money is VERY good on one hand unfortunatly for me maths has never been my strongest subject :-(
Answer 2 :
I was an accounting major, no risk, no decision-making. You are pretty much a glorified secretary. It's really boring.
Answer 3 :
well, it's a well paid job - but if you love maths and data, the chances are that you would become very bored with being an accountant. The work is rather repetitive and most businesses have software that does all the double entries for you. To be an accountant in this day and age is more about being knowledgeable on the law regarding Income Tax and VAT - so it might be a good idea for you to take a look at HMCR on the website and see what you think. I would imagine that you are quite young and that you are looking for career direction. See if you can get a work placement as a purchase ledger or sales ledger controller - it is more likely to be purchase ledger, but if they know why you want the placement they are likely to help you. That way you will have some idea of what you are up against! I wish you all the luck in the world - but to be honest, accountancy doesn't have anything to do with maths and only a minimal amount to do with arithmetic.
Answer 4 :
accountancy is a very good career as you have to take proffessional exams to qualify and join the accountancy society (similar to the law society) and therefore is much more specialised than just finance or economics because of this the accountancy qualifications are very valuable and you will get paid a lot of money and there is the possibility of opening your own practice if working for a company doesn't appeal to you also it's quite an obscure choice these days so you'll probably get into a really good university (it's not exactly the obvious choice) you must be prepared to trail through loads of numbers but if that appeals to you then go for it! here's the link to the society of chartered accountants: http://www.icaew.co.uk/ have a great day too! xx
Answer 5 :
I have applied to do accountacy and am waiting to hear, it's horrible waiting. I want to do it as i want to be financially secure and independent. I dont ever want to have to rely on a husband to look after me financially, i think i would hate that so much. It's a really good and varied career.
Answer 6 :
cons: after a while, it can be rather boring and dull, cos you are dealing with numbers all the times! 2. u tend to work very late and long hour, particularly, during mth end, quarter end, year end and budget period. Pros: Good prospect 2. you gain a good understanding on how these financial statements are all about and you learn to think from various aspects.
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I love maths & data, and love idea of being an accountant Whats the pros of being an Accountant and the cons Many thanks, take care & have a Great day
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If your a fan of maths and got a really good gcse & A level maths go for it i think there are alot of pros for this job the money is VERY good on one hand unfortunatly for me maths has never been my strongest subject :-(
Answer 2 :
I was an accounting major, no risk, no decision-making. You are pretty much a glorified secretary. It's really boring.
Answer 3 :
well, it's a well paid job - but if you love maths and data, the chances are that you would become very bored with being an accountant. The work is rather repetitive and most businesses have software that does all the double entries for you. To be an accountant in this day and age is more about being knowledgeable on the law regarding Income Tax and VAT - so it might be a good idea for you to take a look at HMCR on the website and see what you think. I would imagine that you are quite young and that you are looking for career direction. See if you can get a work placement as a purchase ledger or sales ledger controller - it is more likely to be purchase ledger, but if they know why you want the placement they are likely to help you. That way you will have some idea of what you are up against! I wish you all the luck in the world - but to be honest, accountancy doesn't have anything to do with maths and only a minimal amount to do with arithmetic.
Answer 4 :
accountancy is a very good career as you have to take proffessional exams to qualify and join the accountancy society (similar to the law society) and therefore is much more specialised than just finance or economics because of this the accountancy qualifications are very valuable and you will get paid a lot of money and there is the possibility of opening your own practice if working for a company doesn't appeal to you also it's quite an obscure choice these days so you'll probably get into a really good university (it's not exactly the obvious choice) you must be prepared to trail through loads of numbers but if that appeals to you then go for it! here's the link to the society of chartered accountants: http://www.icaew.co.uk/ have a great day too! xx
Answer 5 :
I have applied to do accountacy and am waiting to hear, it's horrible waiting. I want to do it as i want to be financially secure and independent. I dont ever want to have to rely on a husband to look after me financially, i think i would hate that so much. It's a really good and varied career.
Answer 6 :
cons: after a while, it can be rather boring and dull, cos you are dealing with numbers all the times! 2. u tend to work very late and long hour, particularly, during mth end, quarter end, year end and budget period. Pros: Good prospect 2. you gain a good understanding on how these financial statements are all about and you learn to think from various aspects.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
To be a gardeners accountant would you have to know your onions?
To be a gardeners accountant would you have to know your onions?
Jokes & Riddles - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yes you would have to watch your peas(& Qs)
Answer 2 :
only if you're a turf accountant
Answer 3 :
Yes, but the chef's accountant would let him cook his own books. Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.
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Jokes & Riddles - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
yes you would have to watch your peas(& Qs)
Answer 2 :
only if you're a turf accountant
Answer 3 :
Yes, but the chef's accountant would let him cook his own books. Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
How to become an accountant in the UK?
How to become an accountant in the UK?
I am currently studying my A-levels and am doing Graphic Design, maths and drama. I'll probably acheive an A in drama, B in Graphics and hopfully a B in maths. I would like to study at Exeter, Bath or Bristol Uni, but im not sure whether to study maths or accountancy. You have to get higher results to study maths. Does it really matter which subject i study? Also, is it best to go to Uni, or will a company take me on and train me up after my A-levels? Thankyou
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
i think if you want to work for a well established company then i'd suggest you get your degree from a reputable university
Answer 2 :
IF you're looking to do accountancy, I'd say it's definitely worth looking into a company. I've got a friend who's done something similar, and gone straight into a company. The good thing about that is you basically get training on the job, go through all your exams and you've already got a job. I suppose the downside could be getting tailored to that specific company. I'd suggest you look at some companies out there and see what sounds more attractive to you, it it's straight studying, or learning on the job. If you want to go big, the big 4 accounting companies would probably offer a very good course (KPMG, Ernst and Young, Delloite, PWC).
Answer 3 :
If you can get an apprenticeship with a local company you might be able to get trained up on the job - go to your connexions service as they will know of any local opportunities in this field. If you live in/around London go to www.lois.uk.net for these kind of vacancies. If you want to be an accountant either maths or accountancy would suffice - i believe you need to then do additional training afterwards...go to www.prospects.ac.uk, then go to 'jobs and work' then 'explore different types of jobs' - you can search all about getting into accountancy or any different types of jobs. By the way, how much have you narrowed down your ideas? I'd want to know why you chose graphic design and drama (quite creative subjects) if you want to be an accountant - if you haven't already I'd suggest you get a careers guidance interview through connexions if you have any doubts at all that accountancy is for you.
Answer 4 :
If you think you're going to get a B in Maths, I'd avoid doing a Maths degree (especially at Bath/Bristol as both are regarded as very hard Maths courses). Most accountancy firms are fine with any numerate degree, so having Maths doesn't matter too much.
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I am currently studying my A-levels and am doing Graphic Design, maths and drama. I'll probably acheive an A in drama, B in Graphics and hopfully a B in maths. I would like to study at Exeter, Bath or Bristol Uni, but im not sure whether to study maths or accountancy. You have to get higher results to study maths. Does it really matter which subject i study? Also, is it best to go to Uni, or will a company take me on and train me up after my A-levels? Thankyou
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
i think if you want to work for a well established company then i'd suggest you get your degree from a reputable university
Answer 2 :
IF you're looking to do accountancy, I'd say it's definitely worth looking into a company. I've got a friend who's done something similar, and gone straight into a company. The good thing about that is you basically get training on the job, go through all your exams and you've already got a job. I suppose the downside could be getting tailored to that specific company. I'd suggest you look at some companies out there and see what sounds more attractive to you, it it's straight studying, or learning on the job. If you want to go big, the big 4 accounting companies would probably offer a very good course (KPMG, Ernst and Young, Delloite, PWC).
Answer 3 :
If you can get an apprenticeship with a local company you might be able to get trained up on the job - go to your connexions service as they will know of any local opportunities in this field. If you live in/around London go to www.lois.uk.net for these kind of vacancies. If you want to be an accountant either maths or accountancy would suffice - i believe you need to then do additional training afterwards...go to www.prospects.ac.uk, then go to 'jobs and work' then 'explore different types of jobs' - you can search all about getting into accountancy or any different types of jobs. By the way, how much have you narrowed down your ideas? I'd want to know why you chose graphic design and drama (quite creative subjects) if you want to be an accountant - if you haven't already I'd suggest you get a careers guidance interview through connexions if you have any doubts at all that accountancy is for you.
Answer 4 :
If you think you're going to get a B in Maths, I'd avoid doing a Maths degree (especially at Bath/Bristol as both are regarded as very hard Maths courses). Most accountancy firms are fine with any numerate degree, so having Maths doesn't matter too much.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Cheap Accountant / I am searching for cheap accountant to fill in my tax 2010/2011?
Cheap Accountant / I am searching for cheap accountant to fill in my tax 2010/2011?
I'm a self employer (a plumber ) all my paperwork is at hand so it shouldn't be more than 1-2 hurs of work. i already did all calculation and expenses . can anyone recommend me someone?
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Ask around your self employed mates and see who is available locally in the Yellow Pages or Thompsons if that is all you want done. You may be able to get away with a bookeeper if you just want it finalised. Cheap is not always the answer. Cheap is not creative on allowances and extras and knowing how to do it for your trade.
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I'm a self employer (a plumber ) all my paperwork is at hand so it shouldn't be more than 1-2 hurs of work. i already did all calculation and expenses . can anyone recommend me someone?
United Kingdom - 1 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Ask around your self employed mates and see who is available locally in the Yellow Pages or Thompsons if that is all you want done. You may be able to get away with a bookeeper if you just want it finalised. Cheap is not always the answer. Cheap is not creative on allowances and extras and knowing how to do it for your trade.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
is there still a shortage of accountants in melbourne? If so how much can a graduate accountant expect to earn?
is there still a shortage of accountants in melbourne? If so how much can a graduate accountant expect to earn?
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Answer 1 :
If you qualify to be an accountant you can find work most places in the world. Don't be too concerned about local job markets. Accountants earn a good living but the big dollars come with picking the right opportunity and developing a career. You wont be a millionare in your first year. Most general managers have accounting degrees.
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Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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If you qualify to be an accountant you can find work most places in the world. Don't be too concerned about local job markets. Accountants earn a good living but the big dollars come with picking the right opportunity and developing a career. You wont be a millionare in your first year. Most general managers have accounting degrees.
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