the ins and outs of accounting

What are the Standard Accounting Degrees in the UK?

Accounting Qualifications "Never call an accountant a credit to his profession; a good accountant is a debit to his profession." -Charles Lyell When it comes to the sector of accounting, there are plenty of jokes and puns that can and have been made. But, all humour aside, it's worth stating that accountants are necessary individuals[…]

26 April 20236 minutes to read

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Step-by-Step Guide to Take Accounting Classes

The Complete Guide to Taking Private Accounting Lessons "The word accounting comes from the word accountability. If you are going to be rich, you need to be accountable for your money." -Robert Kiyosaki The desire of being rich is something that many people have. However, wealth and prosperity come with great responsibility. To keep your[…]

10 March 20226 minutes to read

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How to Become an Accounting Tutor?

Accounting Tutor Guide As with any subject, becoming a tutor in accounting isn’t something you can start doing until you have the necessary qualifications. However, unlike becoming a teacher or university lecturer, the barriers to entry are few so if you do have a few qualifications under your belt you should be able to start[…]

24 November 20217 minutes to read

How can you do your accounts with Excel?

Using Excel for Your Accounts

The Guide for Accounting with Excel “Accounting does not make corporate earnings or balance sheets more volatile. Accounting just increases the transparency of volatility in earnings.” - Diane Garnick Having a clear idea of your accounts and finances is very important, especially if you’re running a business or working for yourself. There are plenty of[…]

7 August 20216 minutes to read

Need Help Studying or Working in Accounting?

If accounting seems daunting to you, never fear. Superprof tutors are here to help walk you through accounting step by step. Superprof represents over 6000 accounting tutors and professionals, and so, whether you’re studying accounting at university, looking to improve your knowledge to get ahead in your professional career, or need help with your business finances, we are here to help. You can even take online lessons with your tutor and work from the comfort of your own home.

How can you do your accounts as a freelancer?

Accounting for Freelancers

How to Manage Your Accounts as a Freelancer or Sole Trader? “Don't ever let your business get ahead of the financial side of your business. Accounting, accounting, accounting. Know your numbers.” - Tilman J. Fertitta When you’re a sole trader, billing, invoices, and accounting are things you have to do that mightn’t come to you[…]

5 August 20216 minutes to read

Find out where you can learn accounting principles in the UK

Where to Study Accounting in the UK

Where Can You Study Accounting in the UK? It is undoubtedly true that money makes the world go ‘round. The question is: who accounts for all of that money? Accounting firms, that's who! And you could too: by taking accounting classes, either as an undergraduate earning an accounting degree or through any of the accounting[…]

18 July 201912 minutes to read

Find out how to train as an accountant and what you'll do.

An Introduction To Accounting

Accounting: An Introduction The life of an accountant isn't one that is envied by many, but little do people know just how rewarding being in accounting careers can be and how much scope for professional progression there is in this career path, without the need to study for several years to gain certification and spend[…]

10 January 20198 minutes to read

Accountants need to follow certain routes to train in particular areas of accountancy.

Study Accounting: Opportunities and Prerequisites

All About Studying Accounting While many perceive accounting to be a bit of a boring area to work in, the profession can be really rewarding in many ways: job satisfaction, salary, promotion prospects, social working hours, etc... So how do you train to become a managerial accountant and will you need in order to pass[…]

10 January 20197 minutes to read

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Acquiring Knowledge of the Accounting Basics

Accounting 101 "There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning." -Jiddu Krishnamurti As humans, we are continually learning about new topics and[…]

14 December 20189 minutes to read

Multitasking is required when dealing with multi-national accounts.

How To Become An Accountant?

How To Start Your Accountancy Career? You might be at that point in your life, maybe after university or even later, when you are considering and weighing the career options that you may take or turn down. If you choose accountancy, you will be joining a workforce of more than 350,000 people in the UK.[…]

14 November 20187 minutes to read

A row of closed doors. Choosing between accounting exams can be difficult.

Different Accounting Exams

There Are So Many Ways To Use Your Accounting Degree If you’re already studying accounting at university, or are considered studying accounting at a bachelor’s or master’s level, then it’s always worth spending some time thinking about where your accounting degree could take you. Understandably, some may think that an accounting degree will only help[…]

8 October 20187 minutes to read

most accountants now use computer programs rather than hand entries

Management Accounting v. Financial Accounting

What is the Difference Between Management and Financial Accounting? A substantial portion of the population finds accounting a very dry, boring subject; one with the capacity to draw figurative blinders over one’s eyes, rendering them unable to absorb anything related to facts and figures. On the other hand, there is a select segment of the[…]

1 October 20187 minutes to read