Archive for November, 2008
How is this different from the cash basis of accounting? Why is accrual accounting important?
taylor0396 asked: Nonprofit organizations are required to produce financial statements based on the accrual method of accounting.
What symbol can I use to represent accounting on a graduation announcement?
reena asked: I am graduating soon and I want to make my own announcements. I know the medical profession has the snake around the staff. I was wondering, is there a symbol for the accounting profession? Any ideas on what I can use?
What is the difference between an accounting clerk, accounting technician and staff accountant?
Josephine H asked: I was so happy that I found a job in public accounting, however, they gave me an “Accounting Technician” title and I am pursuing a professional accounting designation. Will I ever get a chance to become a “Staff Accountant” instead?
Is “Accounting Technician” a position below what a Business degree in Accounting [...]
Do people in the accounting field work a lot of overtime?
Information guru asked: I just want a rough estimate of how many hours a week I can expect to work in this field. I presently work only about 40 hours a week in sales. I want to move into accounting and go back and get my Masters in Accounting. I know there [...]
What kind of accounting job can a person get with an Associates degree?
Burt asked: I’m going back to school for a career change, and am considering an program in accounting. I plan to get my BS and eventually CPA , but that is in the future and I need to find a job before then. So, what (if any) entry level accounting positions would I be [...]
What is a good topic for a non-for profit accounting research paper?
fyre_eyze asked: I need to do a research paper for my Fund accounting class and the topic needs to be a junior level non-for profit accounting topic.
Can you help me?
Will a BA in History and an accounting certificate get me an accounting job?
John asked: I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2001 with a History degree. i did some museum jobs after graduation. i would like to have a career in accounting. I am planning to go to a local community college to get a certificate in accounting. Will this help me find an good accounting job? I [...]
What do you call it in accounting when a shareholder loans the Corporation money?
LTigerRay asked: I own a Corporation, being the sole shareholder. I have loaned the Corporation money. What is this called in accounting when I do the books? I know a shareholder loan is when the Corporation loans money to the shareholder. I think, possibly it is capital or equity, but I [...]
