APPEAL!!!!!How to become an experienced accountant

APPEAL!!!!!How to become an experienced accountant

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IT IS NOT A SPAM JUST A BIG IDEA.
In my previous posting 2nd year student of accounting and finance
https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/item/187101 I asked somebody for help- how to DEVELOP my career in ACCOUNTING.
Beacause It is not easy for young guys to start and be a professional,
I was looking for advice from experienced and knowledgeable accountants.
I would like to give big THANK YOU TO KIRK WARD THE OWNER OF http://kirk-ward.com in this posting.
IT IS NOT A SPAM BUT JUST THE BEGINING OF MY IDEA. WHY NOT TO CREATE THE BLOG FOR SUCH GUYS LIKE ME.
Kirk asked me to spread his idea of helping young guys like me.
On his website http://kirk-ward.com you find lots of tips about professional accounting and building your own practice.
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IF YOU KNOW ANY WEBSITES WHERE EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTANTS ARE READY TO HELP SUCH YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE ME WITH APPRENTICESHIPS, ADVICES AND ANY KIND OF HELP SEND THEIR DETAILS TO ME OR KIRK.
[email protected]
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I would like to build a service that links accountants regardless of their knowledge and experience.
POP INTO MY OR KIRK'S MAILBOX AND LEAVE US YOUR IDEAS.
------------GOOD LUCK---------------
MARIO

Mariusz Zaborowski

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By AnonymousUser
25th Aug 2008 07:53

Picky - but...
...have I ever been known to be so picky?
Well, yes Ok I have been.
Would I have made the comment?
Well, yes I would.
Am I annoyed with anyone?
Yes.
Is it Neil?
No. It is me and it serves me right for trying to be clever.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you but I've been on holiday.

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By neileg
15th Aug 2008 08:47

Picky or pedantic?
Jim, surely under self assessment HMRC don't make the allowance either?

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By AnonymousUser
14th Aug 2008 16:29

On a serious note
Making a career in accountancy is not easy.

Making a career in accountancy is easy.

How can I make both statements? it is easy.

Accountancy is like any career, you decide what you want and go for it. For some people a career in accountancy will be to provide the support function that allows the rest of the business to function - the accounting technician. For others it will be to provide the additional creativity that takes the business to the next level - the finance director.

Both of those approaches are valid. Do you want to be a bookkeeper who makes makes sure that the business has enough information to make the correct decision? Do you want to be the strategist who looks beyond where the business is at the moment?

Both approaches have validity.

In my experience, the successful entrepreneur is the one who has done the groundwork, knows the existing business and has looked beyond it but knows how the groundwork is supported. The same applies in accountancy - know how it works and know what you want.

I'm not sure that this posting gives an answer but I hope that it has given food for thought/comment*.

*Delet as appropriate

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By AnonymousUser
14th Aug 2008 16:17

Not to be picky but...
...we don't make CAPITAL allowances. We claim CAPITAL allowances. HMRC make the allowance.

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By Sherman Holter
14th Aug 2008 14:31

Make allowances
Surely, as accountants, we should make Capital Allowances! ! !

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By AnonymousUser
14th Aug 2008 09:22

It is a great career choice ...
but in my opinion there are few short-cuts. To have a rewarding (financial and otherwise) time you do need to knuckle down and pass some exams as that opens the door to many more roles. You also have to serve some time doing menial jobs and rasks as that will provide you with experience which you will draw on time and time again in later years. You also need to aim to be better than your peers ... there are thousands of accountants stuck in the middle of the profession and if you want the good jobs or to be your own boss then you have to be better than them. To be better you need to work harder, take opportunities and advancement everytime it is offered without bleating about not getting the money (that will come later).

Oh .. and don't use capitals of course!

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By User deleted
13th Aug 2008 17:17

Disagree
I disagree strongly - if you are a keen young person genuinely looking to enter the profession it is not difficult. Many accountancy practices seek keen hardworking trainees and some well written letters to local firms will I am sure get the desired results. I stress well written.

Suggestion dont use capitals!

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By neileg
13th Aug 2008 14:03

Some ideas
Kirk advised you not to use CAPITAL LETTERS!

If you want to qualify as an accountant, you will need to become a member of one of the professional accounting bodies. Which one you choose will depend to an extent on what area of accounting you are interested in. Most require you to pass exams and undergo a period of on the job training. You will get advice on what is required from the website for each organisation. I suggest you look at the following bodies:
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants
Association of Accounting Technicians

There are others you could look at, but this will get you started.

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