Can you become an accountant without going to university?
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I don't think so
Answer 2 :
No.
Answer 3 :
Yes as far I know it is possible. You can start doing your professional exams without having a university degree, it will just take longer because you won't have any exemptions. Get your few years compulsory experience and hey presto! To disagree with one of the answers, there are in fact a few different accounting bodies through which you can do your professional exams, not just CPA. Whilst admittedly it will of course be harder to get hired if you don't have a university degree, it is possible, because at the end of the day you will have the same qualification. It's just you will have less exams to do with a University degree. I have sucessfully obtained accounting positions without a University degree, although I have only went as far as accounts technician for the moment.
Answer 4 :
Most likely. Check this site out and check the exam requirements. You need a CPA to become an accountant. However, many companies will hire you if you're a fresher, but you need to get cpa within X amount of time, depending on company. Even if you're not required to have a degree...almost nobody would hire you if you got no degree. So you could become an accountant, but nobody hire you. http://www.nasba.org/nasbaweb/NASBAWeb.nsf/wpecusm?openform
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
can you be an accountant without an accounting degree?
can you be an accountant without an accounting degree?
if, say, you have a degree is math instead?
Financial Aid - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Sort of, is a gray area there, but yes, you could work for a CPA or you could just freelance and do the maths to be submitted to a CPA for checking and legal stuff. Many peoples work in accounting that are not CPAs', as I said, it is a gray area. Ask a CPA about internship or somesuch thing, maybe you can just upgrade your degree to a CPA lickety split. Is worth a try if that is what you want.
Answer 2 :
You can work for an accountant entering numbers but you can't be an accountant without a degree. Any information that needs to be sent to the government ,other than tax returns, has to be reviewed and submitted by an accountant and then they need to be a CPA or a CMA
Answer 3 :
yes you can, in fact, they prefer people with math or engineering degrees rather than accounting cause in an accounting degree you odn't actually do much maths. with accounting more math = better I think you can also do some appreticeships but not too sure about that
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if, say, you have a degree is math instead?
Financial Aid - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Sort of, is a gray area there, but yes, you could work for a CPA or you could just freelance and do the maths to be submitted to a CPA for checking and legal stuff. Many peoples work in accounting that are not CPAs', as I said, it is a gray area. Ask a CPA about internship or somesuch thing, maybe you can just upgrade your degree to a CPA lickety split. Is worth a try if that is what you want.
Answer 2 :
You can work for an accountant entering numbers but you can't be an accountant without a degree. Any information that needs to be sent to the government ,other than tax returns, has to be reviewed and submitted by an accountant and then they need to be a CPA or a CMA
Answer 3 :
yes you can, in fact, they prefer people with math or engineering degrees rather than accounting cause in an accounting degree you odn't actually do much maths. with accounting more math = better I think you can also do some appreticeships but not too sure about that
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Monday, July 7, 2014
what being an accountant involves doing?
what being an accountant involves doing?
hello I have recently left school and have decided to study towards becoming an accountant, however I do not know much about what the job involves..Ive anyone who is an accountant or knows alot about the job can tell me about what it involves,how long it takes to become fully qaulified ect it woul be much appreciated. thank you :)
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Contact your local college about accountancy courses, also learn direct have accountancy courses - it takes years to be fully qualified. you will have to start with basic accounts ie book-keeping, vat etc and then work your way up to profit and loss and balance sheets. it is quite involved but if you like maths you'll enjoy it.
Answer 2 :
Accountants Have a bachelor's degree Need a license to use the term CPA (certified public accountant) Have good analytical and math skills Maintain records of assets and debts of clients Calculate their clients' taxes Work long hours between January and April Earn $49,770 per year (national average) About 11 percent are self-employed Other titles used for this occupation Certified Public Accountants Systems Accountants Tax Accountants General Description Accountants maintain records of the assets and debts of businesses and individuals. Some accountants work for individuals. They calculate their clients' personal income taxes and complete the necessary forms that are submitted to state and federal government agencies. Many accountants become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) by passing a state-administered test. CPAs have more responsibilities than other accountants. They may offer financial management services to companies and individuals. Business accountants establish accounting systems that record the allocation of the organization's assets. They keep records of all financial transactions and use this information to project the financial future of the business. They are also responsible for all records necessary in the preparation of state and federal tax forms. They calculate tax payments and complete the necessary forms to be submitted. Accountants may conduct special studies of inventories, expenditures, and/or collection practices for businesses, governmental agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. They submit recommendations to improve efficiency based on this research. Many people in this occupation are self-employed. Career Cluster and Pathway Business, Management and Administration Career Cluster Business Financial Management and Accounting Pathway Finance Career Cluster Business Financial Management Pathway Government and Public Administration Career Cluster Revenue and Taxation Pathway Hours & Conditions Accountants work 40 to 50 hours a week. They work many extra hours between January and April 15 preparing income tax forms for companies and individuals. Sometimes accountants travel to examine the records of companies. Work Locations Accountants work in offices for businesses, private accounting firms, and the government. Many are self-employed. Pros & Cons Accountants like working with many different people. They enjoy helping their clients make financial decisions. Always having to be accurate and precise may make their work tedious. They dislike working many extra hours at income tax time. CPAs enjoy the prestige of having passed the CPA examination. They enjoy the opportunity to move up into positions of importance in accounting firms.
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hello I have recently left school and have decided to study towards becoming an accountant, however I do not know much about what the job involves..Ive anyone who is an accountant or knows alot about the job can tell me about what it involves,how long it takes to become fully qaulified ect it woul be much appreciated. thank you :)
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Contact your local college about accountancy courses, also learn direct have accountancy courses - it takes years to be fully qualified. you will have to start with basic accounts ie book-keeping, vat etc and then work your way up to profit and loss and balance sheets. it is quite involved but if you like maths you'll enjoy it.
Answer 2 :
Accountants Have a bachelor's degree Need a license to use the term CPA (certified public accountant) Have good analytical and math skills Maintain records of assets and debts of clients Calculate their clients' taxes Work long hours between January and April Earn $49,770 per year (national average) About 11 percent are self-employed Other titles used for this occupation Certified Public Accountants Systems Accountants Tax Accountants General Description Accountants maintain records of the assets and debts of businesses and individuals. Some accountants work for individuals. They calculate their clients' personal income taxes and complete the necessary forms that are submitted to state and federal government agencies. Many accountants become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) by passing a state-administered test. CPAs have more responsibilities than other accountants. They may offer financial management services to companies and individuals. Business accountants establish accounting systems that record the allocation of the organization's assets. They keep records of all financial transactions and use this information to project the financial future of the business. They are also responsible for all records necessary in the preparation of state and federal tax forms. They calculate tax payments and complete the necessary forms to be submitted. Accountants may conduct special studies of inventories, expenditures, and/or collection practices for businesses, governmental agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. They submit recommendations to improve efficiency based on this research. Many people in this occupation are self-employed. Career Cluster and Pathway Business, Management and Administration Career Cluster Business Financial Management and Accounting Pathway Finance Career Cluster Business Financial Management Pathway Government and Public Administration Career Cluster Revenue and Taxation Pathway Hours & Conditions Accountants work 40 to 50 hours a week. They work many extra hours between January and April 15 preparing income tax forms for companies and individuals. Sometimes accountants travel to examine the records of companies. Work Locations Accountants work in offices for businesses, private accounting firms, and the government. Many are self-employed. Pros & Cons Accountants like working with many different people. They enjoy helping their clients make financial decisions. Always having to be accurate and precise may make their work tedious. They dislike working many extra hours at income tax time. CPAs enjoy the prestige of having passed the CPA examination. They enjoy the opportunity to move up into positions of importance in accounting firms.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
I'd like to work in the Middle East. I'm a management accountant and 50 yrs old?
I'd like to work in the Middle East. I'm a management accountant and 50 yrs old?
Can you please recommend any agencies or how I may work in Middle East/Central or South Africa?
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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sorry cant recommend any agencies but what i can recommend is go to dubai, its booming and brilliant place :)
Answer 2 :
Read the want ads in the areas in which you are interested or go to you favorite search engine and specify the job and its location./
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Can you please recommend any agencies or how I may work in Middle East/Central or South Africa?
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
sorry cant recommend any agencies but what i can recommend is go to dubai, its booming and brilliant place :)
Answer 2 :
Read the want ads in the areas in which you are interested or go to you favorite search engine and specify the job and its location./
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