Is this normal accountant behaviour?
My husband and I recently changed our accountant to save on bills. We had our last meeting with him (for now) last Wednesday where he finalised our accounts. Yesterday I had an email from him asking whether his cheque was in the post yet. Of course we intended to pay him sometime later this month as we'd always done with the previous guy, but we thought this demand was a bit premature and rude. Do you?
Other - Business & Finance - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Most accountants are terrible at chasing up bills. I'm just now looking down a list of clients who owe me money and who I need to send reminder letters to. What's just happened to you is certainly not normal, but maybe he's just going through his list as well and chasing everyone he's billed. Most accountants now say in their engagement or terms of business letter that bills are due "on presentation" rather than the usual thirty days - but there are fewer who take that seriously.
Answer 2 :
If you didnt pay him when you agreed to pay him, hes within his rights and the rules of rudeness to ask you for the money.
Answer 3 :
Maybe this accountant has his suspicions of why you left the other bloke and it will take time of paying him pay for service until he trusts you also your financial details may show a lack of readily available money for normal bill paying so he is making sure he gets in first good luck I'm sure your honesty will cure him
Answer 4 :
I not only find it rude, I find it unnecessary. He could have billed you if after a certain amount of time had passed, but today, everyone seems to be so money grubbing, they can't wait three seconds to go by without asking for something. In due time, you would have paid him!
Answer 5 :
well yeah especially if he didn't talk to you about his payment in any of your meetings... a bit presumptious of him but just write back/ring him asking how much and tell him he'll receive it at the end of the month like you planned....after all he is working for you therefore you have the power to decide when to pay him if it hasn't been discussed
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Monday, April 28, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
what does an accountant do?
what does an accountant do?
im really good at maths and thinking of doing an accountant degree but not really a clue what it is lol
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you get your accounting degree, you are most likely going to go the CPA route. With that you would go into either tax or auditing financial statements. With Tax you basically just do taxes, and with auditing you will be out at different clients with a team and audit their financial statements and all of their other numbers. You can also choose to specialize in Information Systems, which is what I did. I think it is a lot better than going the CPA route because you don't have to go through the extra schooling or pass the CPA test (which is killer). We also start out at a higher salary than CPA's. When I got my offer it was $55,000 compared to my friend's offer (with a Master's degree and CPA exam passed) she only received $48,000. IT is a new field and I think it will grow at a tremendous rate! Good luck!
Answer 2 :
Accounting is the field of tracking, monitoring and auditing financial transactions of a business or organization. In a business, accountants may be responsible for bookkeeping, auditing, payroll, and tax compliance.
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im really good at maths and thinking of doing an accountant degree but not really a clue what it is lol
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you get your accounting degree, you are most likely going to go the CPA route. With that you would go into either tax or auditing financial statements. With Tax you basically just do taxes, and with auditing you will be out at different clients with a team and audit their financial statements and all of their other numbers. You can also choose to specialize in Information Systems, which is what I did. I think it is a lot better than going the CPA route because you don't have to go through the extra schooling or pass the CPA test (which is killer). We also start out at a higher salary than CPA's. When I got my offer it was $55,000 compared to my friend's offer (with a Master's degree and CPA exam passed) she only received $48,000. IT is a new field and I think it will grow at a tremendous rate! Good luck!
Answer 2 :
Accounting is the field of tracking, monitoring and auditing financial transactions of a business or organization. In a business, accountants may be responsible for bookkeeping, auditing, payroll, and tax compliance.
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Monday, April 7, 2014
do i have to go to university to become an accountant?
do i have to go to university to become an accountant?
Health Care - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes.
Answer 2 :
You will need to be able to pass the government licensing examinations. you will get THOSE skills in a University
Answer 3 :
YES! No Tom, Dick or Harry can just walk into a job like that.
Answer 4 :
Yes, you have to.
Answer 5 :
No you don't actually. A degree is not needed to become a chartered accountant - all it does is exempt you from a few of the exams. It is quite an expensive thing to train for though so most people try to get a position with a firm that will pay for the training. Some firms like their trainees to have an accountancy degree, some aren't bothered. Of course, you can also become an accountant in industry and not need to be chartered. There are plenty of those around who are classed as 'qualified by experience'.
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Health Care - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Yes.
Answer 2 :
You will need to be able to pass the government licensing examinations. you will get THOSE skills in a University
Answer 3 :
YES! No Tom, Dick or Harry can just walk into a job like that.
Answer 4 :
Yes, you have to.
Answer 5 :
No you don't actually. A degree is not needed to become a chartered accountant - all it does is exempt you from a few of the exams. It is quite an expensive thing to train for though so most people try to get a position with a firm that will pay for the training. Some firms like their trainees to have an accountancy degree, some aren't bothered. Of course, you can also become an accountant in industry and not need to be chartered. There are plenty of those around who are classed as 'qualified by experience'.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Can I Do Maths And Science In Sixth Form ? if it matters i want to be an accountant or a teacher .?
Can I Do Maths And Science In Sixth Form ? if it matters i want to be an accountant or a teacher .?
im in year 10 now so far i only have done 2 gcse's maths, module 1 = a science module 1 = find out within next 2 weeks
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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it may be different in your school, but at my old Upper School you had to have a minimum of a B grade in the subject that you wanted to study Hope this helped
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At my sixth form college you need 5 A-C grades to get in and then preferably B grades in the subjects you intend to do, e.g sciences, maths,english.
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im in year 10 now so far i only have done 2 gcse's maths, module 1 = a science module 1 = find out within next 2 weeks
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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it may be different in your school, but at my old Upper School you had to have a minimum of a B grade in the subject that you wanted to study Hope this helped
Answer 2 :
At my sixth form college you need 5 A-C grades to get in and then preferably B grades in the subjects you intend to do, e.g sciences, maths,english.
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Friday, March 28, 2014
What do you do when you're an accountant?
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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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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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 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
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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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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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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
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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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