I was declared bankrupt in 2005 i am due back a tax rebate does this go to me or accountant in bankruptcy.?
United Kingdom - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you're not discharged, it goes to your trustee.
Answer 2 :
Depends COMPLETELY on the terms of the bankruptcy.
Answer 3 :
You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 they might be able to help. For the future you can try FileLate.com I use this online service to do my 07 & 08 taxes and I can always go back to them for any questions, Good Luck :-)
Answer 4 :
Have you been discharged from bankruptcy yet? If not, it will go to the Official Receiver. It also depends on the tax year for which the repayment is due. Some tax years in relation to the bankruptcy are preferential debts, and if an overpayment relates to certain times it is regarded as a late asset in the bankruptcy, even though a distribution has been made to creditors.
Answer 5 :
You say Accountant in Bankruptcy Are you in Scotland? You should get some Scottish advice. Scottish bankruptcy was for 3 years till recently so you should be discharged now. In which case its none of the A I B's business. Only if you are undischarged will a Trustee take an interest in windfalls.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
should my mother become an accountant ?
should my mother become an accountant ?
my mother is 53 and she is concidering changing career she is a business manager and has been for over 30 years expiriance she now wants to start studying for a career in accounting . the course will take 3 years and is expensive and she will have to study around her current job is it worth it at her age will she be able to build a career ? age is a concern of hers not mine
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If its her ideal dream job then yes, she should follow her gut instinct and go for it. If she's only doing it for the money she'll get as an accountant, then no, its not worth it
Answer 2 :
I think she can make her own decisions at her age and if she does well it will pay off dont you think?
Answer 3 :
As that other postee mentioned, if she really enjoys math and percentages as well as analytical thinking, then yes, it sounds like a good career move. She can always take a couple accounting courses and see if that is a good fit. I believe that the person is supposed to obtain at least a bachelor's degree. For more career info: www.bls.gov/oco and search 'accountant'. For US colleges: www.utexas.edu/world/univ
Answer 4 :
if thats what she really wants to do then let her do it. she may have probs finding a job when she is qualified because of her age. then again she may be lucky. if its her dream she has to go for it. she still would have her old job to fall back on if shes keeping that going
Answer 5 :
Ageism is question you should ask yourself?. Your mum may have wanted to do this accountancy for years but because certain issues were in the way ! & being a good Mother is her number one priority only now she feels that her priority has matured & is looking after themselves,that now she can do something she would really like to do.It will be hard work,working & studying but with the full support of those who love her,her confidence will bloom.As for career,with the support she will have from her teachers fellow students & you guys,who knows.Maybe her current employers will take her on.
Answer 6 :
If she thinks she is able to build a career she should be applying to the major accountancy firms who would pay for her to get qualified and put her on a graduate (or similar) scheme. If she is having to pay for it herself then I think she already knows the answer to your question.
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my mother is 53 and she is concidering changing career she is a business manager and has been for over 30 years expiriance she now wants to start studying for a career in accounting . the course will take 3 years and is expensive and she will have to study around her current job is it worth it at her age will she be able to build a career ? age is a concern of hers not mine
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If its her ideal dream job then yes, she should follow her gut instinct and go for it. If she's only doing it for the money she'll get as an accountant, then no, its not worth it
Answer 2 :
I think she can make her own decisions at her age and if she does well it will pay off dont you think?
Answer 3 :
As that other postee mentioned, if she really enjoys math and percentages as well as analytical thinking, then yes, it sounds like a good career move. She can always take a couple accounting courses and see if that is a good fit. I believe that the person is supposed to obtain at least a bachelor's degree. For more career info: www.bls.gov/oco and search 'accountant'. For US colleges: www.utexas.edu/world/univ
Answer 4 :
if thats what she really wants to do then let her do it. she may have probs finding a job when she is qualified because of her age. then again she may be lucky. if its her dream she has to go for it. she still would have her old job to fall back on if shes keeping that going
Answer 5 :
Ageism is question you should ask yourself?. Your mum may have wanted to do this accountancy for years but because certain issues were in the way ! & being a good Mother is her number one priority only now she feels that her priority has matured & is looking after themselves,that now she can do something she would really like to do.It will be hard work,working & studying but with the full support of those who love her,her confidence will bloom.As for career,with the support she will have from her teachers fellow students & you guys,who knows.Maybe her current employers will take her on.
Answer 6 :
If she thinks she is able to build a career she should be applying to the major accountancy firms who would pay for her to get qualified and put her on a graduate (or similar) scheme. If she is having to pay for it herself then I think she already knows the answer to your question.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Would you rather be an Accountant or Teacher?
Would you rather be an Accountant or Teacher?
Stuck between which Career I want, What would you pick and why?
Polls & Surveys - 25 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Neither...............
Answer 2 :
I used to teach and although I quit that job, I'd rather be a teacher than an accountant. Because I find numbers more annoying than people.
Answer 3 :
An accountant definitely. They make more money and they don't have to deal with little kids.
Answer 4 :
i couldnt be a teacher, the kids would drive me insane!!!
Answer 5 :
Teacher
Answer 6 :
My husband is an Accountant. He makes alot of money and when it's time to go home, he leaves it at work. Teachers even the best ones I know, eventually get burned out before their retirement.
Answer 7 :
Ohh a teacher for sure, you give someone the gift of knowledge, there's far too much thinking in accountacy for me :( Good Luck with your career choice :D
Answer 8 :
Accountant ... dealing with all this by-passing money makes u feel better of urself ... Teachers need huge sum of patience which I -most likely- Consumed all on my beloved !
Answer 9 :
Teacher. I hate being cooped up in an office all day, that why my paperwork never gets done!
Answer 10 :
teacher because its a much more rewarding career and you get weekends and summer holidays off!!!!
Answer 11 :
Go for Accountant... I am a Financial Executive now and it's really fun to be one..
Answer 12 :
I would rather be a teacher, you make a difference to a lot of childrens lives. Good luck with whatever you decide xx
Answer 13 :
accountant I'm taking accounting at school i like that job
Answer 14 :
an accountant, could never be a teacher, you have to have certain qualities to be a good teacher, such as endless patience, a passion for a subject and tolerant
Answer 15 :
Teacher, because I couldn't stand working with numbers all day long. Teachers impact (albeit positively or negatively)someone else's life every single day. I think there is also more creativity involved in being a teacher. A teacher is never bored doing his or her job and is not stuck to a desk all day.
Answer 16 :
If I really had to choose, I'll be a teacher, why? being an accountant, you need to deal with lousy clients but you can't scold them but being a teacher, you just need to deal with youngsters but the main reason why I want to be a teacher is, I love kids & I enjoy teaching !!!
Answer 17 :
Teacher.. i think its harder to get into but you can do so many courses compared to accountants
Answer 18 :
of coz teacher.... good salary + lots of holidays sometimes students are very cute & nice to chat with...
Answer 19 :
ive done both totally different careers , both hard work if you want job satisfaction, both can financially reward the same , ones with numbers ones with children ...
Answer 20 :
teacher,cause it is said that accountant is rather a boring job,you have to deal with data all day long.teaching is quite different,it's a sublime occupation.by enlightening others,you may benefit a great deal yourself.Besides,teaching is a relatively stable career.you may get quick promotion if your professional quality is high.teachers are not likely to be fired.
Answer 21 :
Neither, though if I had to choose I'd rather be an accountant.
Answer 22 :
What age would you teach if you were a teacher. Two of my best friends are teachers but they have decided that they have had enough because of the amount of paper work they have to do. Both say they love teaching the children, but all the planning and the paperwork they have to do makes it tough and they don't like it as much as they used to. However I have some friends that are accountants and they love their jobs and they are about to start up their own businesses. So I'd say become an accountant
Answer 23 :
a teacher, itd be nice to spread knowledge
Answer 24 :
Neither really, but being asked on your behalf, I would choose teacher. I work for accountants, and I feel accounting is very boring. I feel a teacher would be more life fulfilling of a career and a bit more fun and challenging. :) Good Luck and i wish you the best.
Answer 25 :
That would have to be totally up to you and your likes/dislikes. I don't feel I'm good at being in charge and explaining things, and not good with people, so being a teacher wouldn't make sense for me. I'm better with paperwork and numbers, so the accountant job would be more practical for me. You have to list the pros and cons of each job (your opinions and desires included) and compare the two.
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Stuck between which Career I want, What would you pick and why?
Polls & Surveys - 25 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Neither...............
Answer 2 :
I used to teach and although I quit that job, I'd rather be a teacher than an accountant. Because I find numbers more annoying than people.
Answer 3 :
An accountant definitely. They make more money and they don't have to deal with little kids.
Answer 4 :
i couldnt be a teacher, the kids would drive me insane!!!
Answer 5 :
Teacher
Answer 6 :
My husband is an Accountant. He makes alot of money and when it's time to go home, he leaves it at work. Teachers even the best ones I know, eventually get burned out before their retirement.
Answer 7 :
Ohh a teacher for sure, you give someone the gift of knowledge, there's far too much thinking in accountacy for me :( Good Luck with your career choice :D
Answer 8 :
Accountant ... dealing with all this by-passing money makes u feel better of urself ... Teachers need huge sum of patience which I -most likely- Consumed all on my beloved !
Answer 9 :
Teacher. I hate being cooped up in an office all day, that why my paperwork never gets done!
Answer 10 :
teacher because its a much more rewarding career and you get weekends and summer holidays off!!!!
Answer 11 :
Go for Accountant... I am a Financial Executive now and it's really fun to be one..
Answer 12 :
I would rather be a teacher, you make a difference to a lot of childrens lives. Good luck with whatever you decide xx
Answer 13 :
accountant I'm taking accounting at school i like that job
Answer 14 :
an accountant, could never be a teacher, you have to have certain qualities to be a good teacher, such as endless patience, a passion for a subject and tolerant
Answer 15 :
Teacher, because I couldn't stand working with numbers all day long. Teachers impact (albeit positively or negatively)someone else's life every single day. I think there is also more creativity involved in being a teacher. A teacher is never bored doing his or her job and is not stuck to a desk all day.
Answer 16 :
If I really had to choose, I'll be a teacher, why? being an accountant, you need to deal with lousy clients but you can't scold them but being a teacher, you just need to deal with youngsters but the main reason why I want to be a teacher is, I love kids & I enjoy teaching !!!
Answer 17 :
Teacher.. i think its harder to get into but you can do so many courses compared to accountants
Answer 18 :
of coz teacher.... good salary + lots of holidays sometimes students are very cute & nice to chat with...
Answer 19 :
ive done both totally different careers , both hard work if you want job satisfaction, both can financially reward the same , ones with numbers ones with children ...
Answer 20 :
teacher,cause it is said that accountant is rather a boring job,you have to deal with data all day long.teaching is quite different,it's a sublime occupation.by enlightening others,you may benefit a great deal yourself.Besides,teaching is a relatively stable career.you may get quick promotion if your professional quality is high.teachers are not likely to be fired.
Answer 21 :
Neither, though if I had to choose I'd rather be an accountant.
Answer 22 :
What age would you teach if you were a teacher. Two of my best friends are teachers but they have decided that they have had enough because of the amount of paper work they have to do. Both say they love teaching the children, but all the planning and the paperwork they have to do makes it tough and they don't like it as much as they used to. However I have some friends that are accountants and they love their jobs and they are about to start up their own businesses. So I'd say become an accountant
Answer 23 :
a teacher, itd be nice to spread knowledge
Answer 24 :
Neither really, but being asked on your behalf, I would choose teacher. I work for accountants, and I feel accounting is very boring. I feel a teacher would be more life fulfilling of a career and a bit more fun and challenging. :) Good Luck and i wish you the best.
Answer 25 :
That would have to be totally up to you and your likes/dislikes. I don't feel I'm good at being in charge and explaining things, and not good with people, so being a teacher wouldn't make sense for me. I'm better with paperwork and numbers, so the accountant job would be more practical for me. You have to list the pros and cons of each job (your opinions and desires included) and compare the two.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Accountant moving to Canada - visa time?
Accountant moving to Canada - visa time?
How long does it take to apply for a visa to Canada? I am British and looking to relocate to Canada. I am guessing I have to apply for the visa first? Can some one please let me know or give me a rough idea of the processing times? If I already have a job offer, do they process it quicker than if I don't have one?
Other - Canada - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Once you know that you qualify for Canada Immigration, then put in your application. Acc to the new rule the processing time takes between 6-12 months. Yes if you already have a job offer than it is a bit quicker but again it all depends on the case officer....I recommend if you qualify directly for Permanent Residence then just go ahead and apply it
Answer 2 :
it can take a year or more if your employer will sponsor you it may be quicker if you qualify to immigrate to canada that is
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How long does it take to apply for a visa to Canada? I am British and looking to relocate to Canada. I am guessing I have to apply for the visa first? Can some one please let me know or give me a rough idea of the processing times? If I already have a job offer, do they process it quicker than if I don't have one?
Other - Canada - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Once you know that you qualify for Canada Immigration, then put in your application. Acc to the new rule the processing time takes between 6-12 months. Yes if you already have a job offer than it is a bit quicker but again it all depends on the case officer....I recommend if you qualify directly for Permanent Residence then just go ahead and apply it
Answer 2 :
it can take a year or more if your employer will sponsor you it may be quicker if you qualify to immigrate to canada that is
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What subjects are good for accounting?
What subjects are good for accounting?
In the near future i'm meant to be choosing my A level subjects, i've chosen not to do IB already. Although i don't know what job i want i was thinking of being an accountant/financial adviser for big firms. So basically I don't really know what subjects to do. I like Biology and French the most so i'll probably be doing those but i need to choose 2 more.
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
i would pic math (obviously) erm business studies try statistics hope this helps
Answer 2 :
Business, Economics, Maths? If you got good grades in them you could do almost anything! kinda ..... :) Good Luck!
Answer 3 :
Maths.
Answer 4 :
Take economics (micor/macro), not the general high school courses. Statistics, and maybe a Computer/Business course to familiarize yourself with excel.
Answer 5 :
Hi, I study accounting at university and I would say that you need to know Excel, so something that does Excel is good and this will offer you transferrable skills. Statistics is another subject which is good, however my experience of statistics as a module is that the central premise that 'noone knows anything' but you will have to work hard. Once again if you have a knowledge of Excel you will be fine. Maths obviously but critical analysis is good as you often have to be able to analyse the balance sheet looking for a story (ie. why is a company making a profit/loss and how can you increase/decrease it). A business subject if you can is good. What you could do is look at a prospectus and then consider your options. good luck and I love accounting it really is good fun
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In the near future i'm meant to be choosing my A level subjects, i've chosen not to do IB already. Although i don't know what job i want i was thinking of being an accountant/financial adviser for big firms. So basically I don't really know what subjects to do. I like Biology and French the most so i'll probably be doing those but i need to choose 2 more.
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
i would pic math (obviously) erm business studies try statistics hope this helps
Answer 2 :
Business, Economics, Maths? If you got good grades in them you could do almost anything! kinda ..... :) Good Luck!
Answer 3 :
Maths.
Answer 4 :
Take economics (micor/macro), not the general high school courses. Statistics, and maybe a Computer/Business course to familiarize yourself with excel.
Answer 5 :
Hi, I study accounting at university and I would say that you need to know Excel, so something that does Excel is good and this will offer you transferrable skills. Statistics is another subject which is good, however my experience of statistics as a module is that the central premise that 'noone knows anything' but you will have to work hard. Once again if you have a knowledge of Excel you will be fine. Maths obviously but critical analysis is good as you often have to be able to analyse the balance sheet looking for a story (ie. why is a company making a profit/loss and how can you increase/decrease it). A business subject if you can is good. What you could do is look at a prospectus and then consider your options. good luck and I love accounting it really is good fun
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
How do i find out the details of my recently deceased partners estate?
How do i find out the details of my recently deceased partners estate?
E,g finding out wether or not who his accountant was etc...
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you are not listed as his beneficiary either in a will or in legal documentation, you have no right to any information whatsoever. You are at the mercy of his legal antecedants, ie. any children he had or lawful living relatives. This is why legal wills are so important.
Answer 2 :
If your partner didn't give you any of this information I think it's apparent that he or she was not intending to give you anything when he or she died.
Answer 3 :
If his estate was probated, all the probate records are public documents. That's as much information as you are entitled to unless he owed you money. If you have a claim against the estate, you need to file a pleading with the Probate Court stating you have a claim against the estate. Put the case name and number on the pleading and state the basis of your claim. You can then submit questions ("Interrogatories") to the administrator/executor/ personal representative (same office, states use different names) and get any information you want.
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E,g finding out wether or not who his accountant was etc...
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
If you are not listed as his beneficiary either in a will or in legal documentation, you have no right to any information whatsoever. You are at the mercy of his legal antecedants, ie. any children he had or lawful living relatives. This is why legal wills are so important.
Answer 2 :
If your partner didn't give you any of this information I think it's apparent that he or she was not intending to give you anything when he or she died.
Answer 3 :
If his estate was probated, all the probate records are public documents. That's as much information as you are entitled to unless he owed you money. If you have a claim against the estate, you need to file a pleading with the Probate Court stating you have a claim against the estate. Put the case name and number on the pleading and state the basis of your claim. You can then submit questions ("Interrogatories") to the administrator/executor/ personal representative (same office, states use different names) and get any information you want.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
What are the wages like in Gibraltar?
What are the wages like in Gibraltar?
I am considering moving to Gibraltar. I work as an Assistant Accountant. I just wanted to know what sort of money I could earn in Gibraltar. I can get around ₤20 per hour temping in London. I realize the wages will be less in Gibraltar but not sure by how much. Any ideas?
Other - Careers & Employment - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I saw the whole country in 20 mins. when I was there. There doesn't look like much to do but serve food & give tours.
Answer 2 :
Doubt you would get a job.If you did property is expensive.We (British)cannot simply move to and work in Gib.They are strict unless your Moroccan(Lots of them lying around)on who they let in.Way around is to live in La Linea(Spanish)on the border. Called the front line.Example of the feelings you'd be facing.
Answer 3 :
solid as a rock
Answer 4 :
Gibraltar is wierd!!
Answer 5 :
Difficult to say how much you could earn, there are a lot of Accountancy firms in Gibraltar, the minimum wage is less than in the UK its around £4.50, but you would get that sort of rate if you worked in a Bar, not in a firm of Accountants, those type of wages are similar to the UK, however Temping seems to be non-existent in Gib. Any British person has the right to live in Gibraltar but you do need to apply for a residency permit and to do that you need an address in Gibraltar. Property is very expensive, more like London prices so most people opt to live in La Linea just over the border in Spain and travel across the border to work every day. This is what I do, if you need any more info let me know.
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I am considering moving to Gibraltar. I work as an Assistant Accountant. I just wanted to know what sort of money I could earn in Gibraltar. I can get around ₤20 per hour temping in London. I realize the wages will be less in Gibraltar but not sure by how much. Any ideas?
Other - Careers & Employment - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I saw the whole country in 20 mins. when I was there. There doesn't look like much to do but serve food & give tours.
Answer 2 :
Doubt you would get a job.If you did property is expensive.We (British)cannot simply move to and work in Gib.They are strict unless your Moroccan(Lots of them lying around)on who they let in.Way around is to live in La Linea(Spanish)on the border. Called the front line.Example of the feelings you'd be facing.
Answer 3 :
solid as a rock
Answer 4 :
Gibraltar is wierd!!
Answer 5 :
Difficult to say how much you could earn, there are a lot of Accountancy firms in Gibraltar, the minimum wage is less than in the UK its around £4.50, but you would get that sort of rate if you worked in a Bar, not in a firm of Accountants, those type of wages are similar to the UK, however Temping seems to be non-existent in Gib. Any British person has the right to live in Gibraltar but you do need to apply for a residency permit and to do that you need an address in Gibraltar. Property is very expensive, more like London prices so most people opt to live in La Linea just over the border in Spain and travel across the border to work every day. This is what I do, if you need any more info let me know.
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