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Any Accountants on Boards?

  • 21-09-2016 3:00pm
    #1
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Just posting this to see if there is any Accountants using Boards. Just for the purposes of posing a few questions.


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  • #2
    barneystinson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,685 ✭✭✭barneystinson


    L.Jenkins wrote: »
    Just posting this to see if there is any Accountants using Boards. Just for the purposes of posing a few questions.

    Nope. Accountants have an innate aversion to Internet message boards.


  • #3
    Lockedout2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭Lockedout2


    Maybe what's the question?


  • #4
    sullivlo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭sullivlo


    Lockedout2 wrote: »
    Maybe what's the question?

    Can you give me professional advice for free because I don't want to pay an accountant in real life to deal with my tax returns?

    ;)


  • #5
    billcullen1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭billcullen1


    sullivlo wrote: »
    Can you give me professional advice for free because I don't want to pay an accountant in real life to deal with my tax returns?

    ;)

    I Think I may be of assistance, whats the question ?


  • #6
    JoeSoaped
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭JoeSoaped


    I will give you some advice for free- it is never a good idea to seek professional accounting/tax advice on an internet forum- this could prove costly, the internet is full off "Keyboard Accountants". ;)


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  • #7
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Not looking for free Accounting advice. I'm actually studying F1 CPA. I'm wondering, do smaller firms hire trainees or do they tend to leave them to larger firms?


  • #8
    JoeSoaped
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭JoeSoaped


    Ah sorry I was a bit presumptuous, yeah smaller firms do take on trainees, take a look at the training vacancy page with Chartered accountants Ireland as smaller firms regularly post vacancies here, the milkround has just started too, if you fancy applying to one of the big four, roles for trainees seeem to be plentiful at the moment so you should have your pick, best of luck with the job hunt and exams.


  • #9
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Thanks Joe. I'm starting the course and I'm disappointed to see that Accounting is a retired module. What also irks me is the fact that the course doesn't atleast cover Taxation in F2, which I'm sure would be an even better start for those entering the workforce.

    Why am I asking now, so early and I only started a course? I want to preempt work placement and plan ahead long term.


  • #10
    JoeSoaped
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭JoeSoaped


    Ah cool, for taxation my advice would be to pick up a copy of the tax and law manual from the tax institute and browse through a chapter each week, if you get the time. The manual is very good, take notes then browse through CPA/ACCA past papers and attempt some questions at your own pace, this will give you a really sound foundation in the subject and this will serve you well in future exams. Financial Accounting is pretty straightforward until you get to consolidation and group accounts.


  • #11
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,241 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    Thanks for the advice and direction Joe.


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