What accountant should I use for a driving instructor?
I have just qulified as a driving instuctor and I would like to know of any accountants that Specialize in this.
Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you contact and of the following, they will give you details of practising accountants within your area along with specialisations... ACA (Assoc of Chartered Accountants) ACCA (Assoc of Certified Chartered Accountants) CIMA (Chartered Inst. of Management Accountants) All have web sites... Hope this helps
Answer 2 :
I was a driving instructor ADI, for 30 yrs and then a heavy goods instructor. as a driving instructor most of your takings will be in cash ! and your expenses will be much the same each week, just keep two books income and expenditure, keep all your fuel bills and any other receipts that you get and at the end of the year go direct to the tax office and ask to see a tax inspector they will tell you exactly how much allowances you get for depreciation on your car and how much you can claim for phone, using part of your house as an office etc Dont go to an accountant ! they are robbing b*stards and will charge you the earth for something that you can easily do yourself. if you want to know more email me >
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
How can I find out if someone is registered as an accountant?
How can I find out if someone is registered as an accountant?
I know this guy who pretends he is a chartered/qualified accountant. I am trying to find some sort of directory with names (NOT business names) to check his name. PLS HELP ASAP! tx Forgot to mention .... I am in the UK!
Other - Business & Finance - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Some states have a list of professional people. Check your state and see if they list anything about accountants, such as CPA listings.
Answer 2 :
ohhhhhhh-ur in the uk-didn't know--well, looks like you've got some good info---if u need more i'm glad to help--don't worry about it 2 much-i know u are annoyed by him, but it's not even worth your time!!---if I were you, I'd definitely ask him how long he's been certified, and through whom----he's got to have documentation, and if he's practising, it has to be visible--let us know how it turns out!!!!
Answer 3 :
Check out the Institute of Chartered Accountants, linked below
Answer 4 :
You need to know which body he claims qualification with. There are 6 in the UK. The Chartered Accountants have either FCA, ACA, FCCA, ACCA or IPFA after their names. If there is only 1 C then this is the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales - their members directories are available at libraries. 2 C's is the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. Public Sector accountants can also be qualified members of CIPFA. There is also ICAS (Scottish Accountants) and CIMA (management accountants) and AAT (technicians). If an accountant is trading in their own right as an accountant (i.e. not an employee) you are within your rights to contact their institute to check their registration and qualification to practise.
Answer 5 :
The Institue of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is the regulatory body for all chartered & Certified accountants You could also contact your local trading standards
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I know this guy who pretends he is a chartered/qualified accountant. I am trying to find some sort of directory with names (NOT business names) to check his name. PLS HELP ASAP! tx Forgot to mention .... I am in the UK!
Other - Business & Finance - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Some states have a list of professional people. Check your state and see if they list anything about accountants, such as CPA listings.
Answer 2 :
ohhhhhhh-ur in the uk-didn't know--well, looks like you've got some good info---if u need more i'm glad to help--don't worry about it 2 much-i know u are annoyed by him, but it's not even worth your time!!---if I were you, I'd definitely ask him how long he's been certified, and through whom----he's got to have documentation, and if he's practising, it has to be visible--let us know how it turns out!!!!
Answer 3 :
Check out the Institute of Chartered Accountants, linked below
Answer 4 :
You need to know which body he claims qualification with. There are 6 in the UK. The Chartered Accountants have either FCA, ACA, FCCA, ACCA or IPFA after their names. If there is only 1 C then this is the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales - their members directories are available at libraries. 2 C's is the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. Public Sector accountants can also be qualified members of CIPFA. There is also ICAS (Scottish Accountants) and CIMA (management accountants) and AAT (technicians). If an accountant is trading in their own right as an accountant (i.e. not an employee) you are within your rights to contact their institute to check their registration and qualification to practise.
Answer 5 :
The Institue of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is the regulatory body for all chartered & Certified accountants You could also contact your local trading standards
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
What course shall i take at college to become an ACCOUNTANT ?
What course shall i take at college to become an ACCOUNTANT ?
im wanting to take up becoming an accountant, im apllying for sutton college, which of these courses shall i take are they not on the list, do i have to search something else. http://www.sutcol.ac.uk/search.aspx?searchType=2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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don't become an accountant - you need a PHD to really succeed and earn alot of money, and economic recession. I suggest you seriously consider doing something else - other than the fianance sector!!!!
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im wanting to take up becoming an accountant, im apllying for sutton college, which of these courses shall i take are they not on the list, do i have to search something else. http://www.sutcol.ac.uk/search.aspx?searchType=2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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don't become an accountant - you need a PHD to really succeed and earn alot of money, and economic recession. I suggest you seriously consider doing something else - other than the fianance sector!!!!
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
How much should an accountant charge for one-off advice (UK)?
How much should an accountant charge for one-off advice (UK)?
Hi, I'm moving abroad to work and have been advised by a financial advisor to speak to an accountant about my tax status before he can help me with pension. Can someone give me an idea as to how much that would cost? An hourly rate for example? Thanks
United Kingdom - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Depends on the size of the firm - anything up to £150ph, but a tax advisor could do this work and may be cheaper.
Answer 2 :
Any IFA worth his salt should have an understanding of the residence rules. The residence rules are not overly complex. If you are moving abroad permanently, or at least for a period of 4 years, you will be not resident. If you are leaving with a contract of employment, you will be not resident as long at that contract covers a period which includes the next 6 April and the following 5 April. Look at the HMRC6 for guidance and save some money. Questions like this are always like asking how long is a piece of string. Look in your yellow pages and phone round a few to see how much they charge.
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Hi, I'm moving abroad to work and have been advised by a financial advisor to speak to an accountant about my tax status before he can help me with pension. Can someone give me an idea as to how much that would cost? An hourly rate for example? Thanks
United Kingdom - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Depends on the size of the firm - anything up to £150ph, but a tax advisor could do this work and may be cheaper.
Answer 2 :
Any IFA worth his salt should have an understanding of the residence rules. The residence rules are not overly complex. If you are moving abroad permanently, or at least for a period of 4 years, you will be not resident. If you are leaving with a contract of employment, you will be not resident as long at that contract covers a period which includes the next 6 April and the following 5 April. Look at the HMRC6 for guidance and save some money. Questions like this are always like asking how long is a piece of string. Look in your yellow pages and phone round a few to see how much they charge.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
How much does an accountant earn?
How much does an accountant earn?
Hi I have just finished my gcse's and got biology-A physics-A chemistry-B maths-B English language-B English lit-B business- A are these grades good enough to get me into uni if I get the same grades at a level? Also what is the average pay for an accountant graduating and after 5yrs experience? Thanks
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Answer 1 :
If you can replicate that kind of success at A-level, you should be condidering a top university. Even so, graduate accountants can expect to start at 18k. After full ACCA (or other chartered body) qualification, it will rise way into the 20's. And this is obtainable three years after graduation. Time and experience will naturally increase this, but it depends on who you work for and your level of competency.
Answer 2 :
depends on your position, industry, size of company - there is no one pay level for everyone with 5 yrs experience - some people get promoted after 5 yrs or move to better paying job offers from bigger companies, etc
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Hi I have just finished my gcse's and got biology-A physics-A chemistry-B maths-B English language-B English lit-B business- A are these grades good enough to get me into uni if I get the same grades at a level? Also what is the average pay for an accountant graduating and after 5yrs experience? Thanks
United Kingdom - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you can replicate that kind of success at A-level, you should be condidering a top university. Even so, graduate accountants can expect to start at 18k. After full ACCA (or other chartered body) qualification, it will rise way into the 20's. And this is obtainable three years after graduation. Time and experience will naturally increase this, but it depends on who you work for and your level of competency.
Answer 2 :
depends on your position, industry, size of company - there is no one pay level for everyone with 5 yrs experience - some people get promoted after 5 yrs or move to better paying job offers from bigger companies, etc
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Is Mathematics A level compulsory to become an Accountant?
Is Mathematics A level compulsory to become an Accountant?
I am thinking about what A- levels I want to study at college, i would like to become an accountant and wondering which a-levels would be necessary for me. I don't enjoy maths every much and i have heard that it is very hard, therefore i do not want to study it as a A-level, will this affect my chances?
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Answer 1 :
If you don't like maths why do you want to be an accountant?
Answer 2 :
You don't need maths A level. If you have the option to take statistics, then you should consider it. It is much more straightforward than maths and is more relevant. As long as you can demonstrate that you are numerate and are not afraid of spreadsheets, then you should be o.k. Most accountancy firms will accept graduates with any finance, maths related or science degree. Certain finance courses will reduce the amount of training that you need. You should check the UCAS site for individual course details. http://search.ucas.co.uk/cgi-bin/hsrun/search/search/StateId/DFoOkouluAGMDueKb9WvP7BGRXru_-UkJ8/HAHTpage/search.HsKeywordSuggestion.whereNext?query=3&word=ACCOUNTANCY&single=N Here is the requirements at the University of Birmingham http://search.ucas.co.uk/cgi-bin/hsrun/search/search/StateId/DFoOkouluAGMDueKb9WvP7BGRXru_-UkJ8/HAHTpage/search.HsProfileDetails.run?n=887593#2-2 as you can see only a grade "B" in GCSE maths is required. When I was at Birmingham about 50% of finance students did not have maths A-level. ===================== You can become an accountant without going to university. It will take you longer to qualify by this route and it may limit your career, but you should be aware of it.
Answer 3 :
Its advisable will give u a better chance even if u do an accountanncy degree in uni if u go for an accounts job and theres some1 else with the accountance degree but they have alevel maths aswell they will get the job
Answer 4 :
No not compulsory, but advisable. If an A-level in maths is considered hard, more the reason to do it. A hard A-level is worth a lot more than an easy one (employers are not stupid, they know). It is possible to become a accountant without any qualifications at all, though a lot harder to find a job, or you could start your own business up, though sounds like an easy way in, in reality it a lot more work as you have to run a business (and its accounts) on top of the normal work as well as training yourself. Why become an accountant if you don't enjoy maths? Think about the type of job you would love to do, dont just choose a job because you think it pays well, as by the time you have left school / university that could of changed. As more and more school kids leave education with a degree or high qualifications, employers can be more choosy. It shows a level of determination in getting this type of job. In practice a degree is just a basic level of training and all employees will require a lot more specialized training for even the most basic tasks. But worth having just to show a real interest and commitment in that field of work, and demonstrate a understanding of the basic principles. That all any academic qualifications are relay for. Shallow, Yes. But that's the system many academic's use and believe in. If you also went to the top private school (or the other) too, then you'd be a definite shoe-in for any high rolling job.
Answer 5 :
just stay away from maths, its so hard it's crazy. I got a B in GCSE and i thought i might as well take it as i'll have more options but it was a disaster. The course is so hard even my teacher gets confused sometimes! I ended up with a very disappointing E in AS and that's a whole year's worth of work wasted. Don't do a course if you don't like it especially if you know you're not good. For accounting i think business studies is all you need.
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I am thinking about what A- levels I want to study at college, i would like to become an accountant and wondering which a-levels would be necessary for me. I don't enjoy maths every much and i have heard that it is very hard, therefore i do not want to study it as a A-level, will this affect my chances?
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Answer 1 :
If you don't like maths why do you want to be an accountant?
Answer 2 :
You don't need maths A level. If you have the option to take statistics, then you should consider it. It is much more straightforward than maths and is more relevant. As long as you can demonstrate that you are numerate and are not afraid of spreadsheets, then you should be o.k. Most accountancy firms will accept graduates with any finance, maths related or science degree. Certain finance courses will reduce the amount of training that you need. You should check the UCAS site for individual course details. http://search.ucas.co.uk/cgi-bin/hsrun/search/search/StateId/DFoOkouluAGMDueKb9WvP7BGRXru_-UkJ8/HAHTpage/search.HsKeywordSuggestion.whereNext?query=3&word=ACCOUNTANCY&single=N Here is the requirements at the University of Birmingham http://search.ucas.co.uk/cgi-bin/hsrun/search/search/StateId/DFoOkouluAGMDueKb9WvP7BGRXru_-UkJ8/HAHTpage/search.HsProfileDetails.run?n=887593#2-2 as you can see only a grade "B" in GCSE maths is required. When I was at Birmingham about 50% of finance students did not have maths A-level. ===================== You can become an accountant without going to university. It will take you longer to qualify by this route and it may limit your career, but you should be aware of it.
Answer 3 :
Its advisable will give u a better chance even if u do an accountanncy degree in uni if u go for an accounts job and theres some1 else with the accountance degree but they have alevel maths aswell they will get the job
Answer 4 :
No not compulsory, but advisable. If an A-level in maths is considered hard, more the reason to do it. A hard A-level is worth a lot more than an easy one (employers are not stupid, they know). It is possible to become a accountant without any qualifications at all, though a lot harder to find a job, or you could start your own business up, though sounds like an easy way in, in reality it a lot more work as you have to run a business (and its accounts) on top of the normal work as well as training yourself. Why become an accountant if you don't enjoy maths? Think about the type of job you would love to do, dont just choose a job because you think it pays well, as by the time you have left school / university that could of changed. As more and more school kids leave education with a degree or high qualifications, employers can be more choosy. It shows a level of determination in getting this type of job. In practice a degree is just a basic level of training and all employees will require a lot more specialized training for even the most basic tasks. But worth having just to show a real interest and commitment in that field of work, and demonstrate a understanding of the basic principles. That all any academic qualifications are relay for. Shallow, Yes. But that's the system many academic's use and believe in. If you also went to the top private school (or the other) too, then you'd be a definite shoe-in for any high rolling job.
Answer 5 :
just stay away from maths, its so hard it's crazy. I got a B in GCSE and i thought i might as well take it as i'll have more options but it was a disaster. The course is so hard even my teacher gets confused sometimes! I ended up with a very disappointing E in AS and that's a whole year's worth of work wasted. Don't do a course if you don't like it especially if you know you're not good. For accounting i think business studies is all you need.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
whats the advantages of being a chartered accountant?
whats the advantages of being a chartered accountant?
whats the advantages of being a chartered accountant? are there any benefits?
Special Education - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
erm good wages thats about it
Answer 2 :
compared to a certified accountant or not being one at all?
Answer 3 :
I have an MBA, which makes me a jack of all trades etc, I can put a balance sheet as well as any C.A. but lack the qualification to sign off a company`s accounts. A C.A. qualification is a licence to print money, if you`re thinking of it go for it.
Answer 4 :
a professional qualification and an excellent wage, followed by top of the range car, house, job, etc etc
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whats the advantages of being a chartered accountant? are there any benefits?
Special Education - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
erm good wages thats about it
Answer 2 :
compared to a certified accountant or not being one at all?
Answer 3 :
I have an MBA, which makes me a jack of all trades etc, I can put a balance sheet as well as any C.A. but lack the qualification to sign off a company`s accounts. A C.A. qualification is a licence to print money, if you`re thinking of it go for it.
Answer 4 :
a professional qualification and an excellent wage, followed by top of the range car, house, job, etc etc
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