How can I become a management accountant or an auditor?
ive got good gcses, been working all my life and in my second yr of aat, what else do i need to do?
Financial Services - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Take an accountancy course and get some qualifications.
Answer 2 :
Get your BS or even Masters in Accounting. Based on what you've said, I think you're an accounting technician. Therefore, taking a few more accounting classes and getting your BS/Masters would make it a lot easier to become a management accountant or an auditor.
Answer 3 :
You can become a Management Accountant with enough experience however you will need to be chartered to become an auditor which basically means doing ACCA after you finish your AAT. Technician at AAT will exempt you from the first 3 papers of ACCA leaving 11 to do.
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Friday, March 28, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
How do I get back my money from an accountant?
How do I get back my money from an accountant?
I have left some shares with an account over tens years ago. I started to ask him to give it back to me. He ignored me. I felt that he had sold all my shares and keep the money himself. I am old and without money to get a lawyer. What shall I do to get back my money? Would any one please advice me what to do.
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Find out which association(s) he belongs to. Email his association and complain, cc to him. He should in normal circumtances reponse to your request asap.
Answer 2 :
First of all if he is a qualified accountant it is highly unlikely that he would sell the shares and keep the money. He would lose his livelihood if he did. But these things do happen. What you need to do is send him a letter before action by recorded delivery. This needs to state clearly the facts as you believe them, and the action you require, in this case acknowledge of your letter and his reply. You need to give him 14 days to acknowledge your letter, he may request further time to reply more fully. It also needs to say what you will do if there is no response, ie lawyers or police. Further initial advice would be available from some lawyers free, or from your nearest citizens advice bureau. Best wishes. Kenneth
Answer 3 :
What do you mean, you left some shares with an accountant? Did you transfer the shares to him? Why? If you didn't transfer them to him they're still yours. Were they registered in your name? Who received the dividends(if any)?
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I have left some shares with an account over tens years ago. I started to ask him to give it back to me. He ignored me. I felt that he had sold all my shares and keep the money himself. I am old and without money to get a lawyer. What shall I do to get back my money? Would any one please advice me what to do.
United Kingdom - 3 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Find out which association(s) he belongs to. Email his association and complain, cc to him. He should in normal circumtances reponse to your request asap.
Answer 2 :
First of all if he is a qualified accountant it is highly unlikely that he would sell the shares and keep the money. He would lose his livelihood if he did. But these things do happen. What you need to do is send him a letter before action by recorded delivery. This needs to state clearly the facts as you believe them, and the action you require, in this case acknowledge of your letter and his reply. You need to give him 14 days to acknowledge your letter, he may request further time to reply more fully. It also needs to say what you will do if there is no response, ie lawyers or police. Further initial advice would be available from some lawyers free, or from your nearest citizens advice bureau. Best wishes. Kenneth
Answer 3 :
What do you mean, you left some shares with an accountant? Did you transfer the shares to him? Why? If you didn't transfer them to him they're still yours. Were they registered in your name? Who received the dividends(if any)?
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Can a good accountant fake what type of job you do?
Can a good accountant fake what type of job you do?
I have been trying for months to get a Key workers job so that I can get a home through the key workers housing scheme. But seeing as it is so hard to get a key workers job I was wondering if it was possible for a account make it look like (In some sort of way) I am a key worker?. Just for a few months. Because I heard that the housing scheme needs proof that you are a Key Worker.
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You will not get an honest accountant to tell a lie and will most certainly not put a lie in writing. Key worker houses are for key workers because they are invariably low paid and you should not expect to tap into such a scheme in a dishonest way.
Answer 2 :
No, in any case, the housing provider would want confirmation directly from your employer - not an accountant.
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I have been trying for months to get a Key workers job so that I can get a home through the key workers housing scheme. But seeing as it is so hard to get a key workers job I was wondering if it was possible for a account make it look like (In some sort of way) I am a key worker?. Just for a few months. Because I heard that the housing scheme needs proof that you are a Key Worker.
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
You will not get an honest accountant to tell a lie and will most certainly not put a lie in writing. Key worker houses are for key workers because they are invariably low paid and you should not expect to tap into such a scheme in a dishonest way.
Answer 2 :
No, in any case, the housing provider would want confirmation directly from your employer - not an accountant.
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Saturday, March 1, 2014
Should I start working towards becoming an Accountant by doing AAT Foundation course?
Should I start working towards becoming an Accountant by doing AAT Foundation course?
I am a 27 year old graduate and am currently taking a Book Keeping for Small Business course at my local college. Thinking of a career change and am really interested in Accountancy. Any ideas where I should start? My lecturer recommended the AAT course (Foundation Level). Is this the best option? Thanks!
Other - Careers & Employment - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Hi i am 26 and have just completed the book keeping course, iv been told that AAT is really difficult and would not advise it as home study but yes its a very good start. Good Luck
Answer 2 :
That would certainly help. You will also need to get in the door and get hands on experience. You may try a trainee accountants role. AAT foundation will teach you the basics of double entry and prime entry books. Yes its a very good course, each year gets harder!
Answer 3 :
Hi there. Last year I finished a degree in Fine Art, but was offered a trainee accountant job with a friend of the family. So having done 3 years of art, I had no experience with Accounts. However, I have started doing the ACCA course. It is taught worldwide & the organisation/association is highly looked upon. I am doing it as a home course & it is quite difficult to find the time whilst putting in the physical side at work however, it is very rewarding. Check out their website & if you want any further information, please email.
Answer 4 :
If you know the basics of bookkeeping then the Foundation AAT should be a breeze. The difficulty is when you start the Intermediate and Technician levels and you are not working within an accounts environment. It's very hard to take it all in when you have no way of putting it into practice. My advice would be to do the Foundation course and in the meantime try and find a job that will involve you putting some of the things you had learned into practice and some may even give you time off to study and go to class. Having completed the AAT qualification, whilst working in accounts, there are still some things I have forgotten because I never had to apply them in my job.
Answer 5 :
AAT is a very comprehensive course and would give you a sound background in all areas of accounting. But you mention that you are a graduate. Depending upon your degree, you could either do a conversion course for your chosen professional body (ICAEW, CIMA or ACCA) and then go onto full exams or you may even be able to go straight onto their exams with some possible exemptions. Passing AAT won't make you an accountant, it will make you an accounting technician. Nothing wrong with that, just limits your career path or makes the journey a bit longer. Decide which qualification you want, then go onto the student pages of their website to see the quickest way to reach your goal.
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I am a 27 year old graduate and am currently taking a Book Keeping for Small Business course at my local college. Thinking of a career change and am really interested in Accountancy. Any ideas where I should start? My lecturer recommended the AAT course (Foundation Level). Is this the best option? Thanks!
Other - Careers & Employment - 5 Answers
People Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Hi i am 26 and have just completed the book keeping course, iv been told that AAT is really difficult and would not advise it as home study but yes its a very good start. Good Luck
Answer 2 :
That would certainly help. You will also need to get in the door and get hands on experience. You may try a trainee accountants role. AAT foundation will teach you the basics of double entry and prime entry books. Yes its a very good course, each year gets harder!
Answer 3 :
Hi there. Last year I finished a degree in Fine Art, but was offered a trainee accountant job with a friend of the family. So having done 3 years of art, I had no experience with Accounts. However, I have started doing the ACCA course. It is taught worldwide & the organisation/association is highly looked upon. I am doing it as a home course & it is quite difficult to find the time whilst putting in the physical side at work however, it is very rewarding. Check out their website & if you want any further information, please email.
Answer 4 :
If you know the basics of bookkeeping then the Foundation AAT should be a breeze. The difficulty is when you start the Intermediate and Technician levels and you are not working within an accounts environment. It's very hard to take it all in when you have no way of putting it into practice. My advice would be to do the Foundation course and in the meantime try and find a job that will involve you putting some of the things you had learned into practice and some may even give you time off to study and go to class. Having completed the AAT qualification, whilst working in accounts, there are still some things I have forgotten because I never had to apply them in my job.
Answer 5 :
AAT is a very comprehensive course and would give you a sound background in all areas of accounting. But you mention that you are a graduate. Depending upon your degree, you could either do a conversion course for your chosen professional body (ICAEW, CIMA or ACCA) and then go onto full exams or you may even be able to go straight onto their exams with some possible exemptions. Passing AAT won't make you an accountant, it will make you an accounting technician. Nothing wrong with that, just limits your career path or makes the journey a bit longer. Decide which qualification you want, then go onto the student pages of their website to see the quickest way to reach your goal.
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