As a hobbyist investor and a soon-to-be accounting graduate, I’m excited to apply for the position of Communications & Investor Relations trainee at Cargotec. I have a strong interest in data analysis and economics and want to combine these two interests to create better material for people interested in investing in Cargotec. I’m currently writing my thesis about the ex-dividend effect on OMXH. Majoring in accounting, with a specialization in auditing, has equipped me with excellent problem solving skills and a high attention to detail. In my studies I have become familiar with financial statements, budgets and cash flow analyses. Although I specialized in auditing, the most rewarding course was one where we in teams developed working financial
Accounting theory including recording, valuation, and statement presentation of assets, liabilities, capital, and earnings. Funds statements, financial analysis, interest theory and applications.
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On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, I conducted an interview with Professor Clarissa Wilkerson, JD, CPA. As an accounting major, I am extremely interested in pursuing a career in accounting and am a student in Professor Wilkerson’s class. Her enthusiastic personality continues to inspire me to pursue a career in this field. After explaining my career goals and the details of this assignment, she gladly accepted when I asked if she would be willing to conduct an interview to help me complete this interview report. Professor Wilkerson received her Master’s degree in Taxation from Georgia State University. She is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and has considerable experience in the field of accounting. A few of the topics we discussed were: the importance of teamwork, the way technology is changing accounting, the value of understanding finance and economics in relation to accounting, and the usefulness of receiving a degree in accounting and earning a CPA license.
The goal in the life of a college student is graduating and getting the dream job in the career field that is chosen. To achieve this goal takes more than just having the knowledge and heart for the career; it also takes technical skills to be able to perform the tasks. The Auditor: An Instructional Novella stretches beyond the standard textbooks to reveal the principles and practices of auditing as they are in the real world. The book consists of a few key aspects such as: targets students’ natural curiosity about the field of accounting, supports traditional teaching tools, shapes the potential challenges that awaits public accountants.
Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income and assets over time. Accountants engage in a wide variety of activities besides preparing financial statements and recording business transactions. These activities include computing costs and efficiency gains from new technologies, participating in strategies for mergers and acquisitions, quality management, developing and using information systems to track financial
It was Monday, August 22, 2010, my Sophomore year of high school that I first stepped foot in the classroom of Mr. Telsee’s Principles of Accounting course. I was overwhelmed with thoughts of intimidation, which blinded me from understanding my full potential. Mr. Telsee distinctively educated students on how to connect realistic situations to complex problems. After finally grasping the basic accounting concepts and cycles, I knew accounting was for me. I am a living testimony that success happens the moment you step out of your comfort zone.
To over view the knowledge we learnt from accounting theory and practice, the main thing I can conclude that is the tendency of accounting will shift away from technical way to people’s behaviour way. By understanding what should do, we should ask why and how we could improve and change it into a better way. This essay aims to explain how the theoretical material that we learn in lectures can be developed under a real practical manner.
Understanding the sources (incomes) and uses (expenses) of funds, and the budget deficit/surplus that results, are core accounting measures to consider in short and long term personal financial planning. Also, grasping key concepts like how your salary/wages are earned and segmented/taxed is important in determining your net incomes. How to approach deficits and surpluses and their associated action plans come from sound accounting understanding. Accounting develops controls on how to deal with budget deficits like increasing income, reducing expenses and borrowing. Understanding how sunk costs and opportunity costs factor into alternative choices and borrowing come to us from sound accounting knowledge and play a role in personal planning. Lastly, through various standard reporting approaches, we, though accounting, can develop the ability to look at current and future personal finance decisions and health via income statements, balance sheets, ratios and other common size book keeping measures.
In any field or practice, skills are either gained or further developed. As an accountant is it important to develop skills like knowledge of
- Accounting Education- Its Current State and Criticisms……………….5 - Incorporating Critical Thinking Skills into Accounting
Accomplished Financial Professional is offering extensive experience in designing and implementing effective Client financial systems and controls across various industries. Demonstrate expertise in accomplishing business financial goals and streamlining operations that continuously drive growth whilst increasing efficiency and bottom-line profits. Leverage strong Business Acumen and ability to analyse financial needs and develop plans for resolution and improvement as to achieve objectives. Knowledgeable in Accounting processes and systems as well as analysing and presenting complex financial data to facilitate complex decision-making. Utilise exceptional communication and interpersonal skills driven by strong leadership to motivate and support
In the summary, I address the attributes that will make for a successful accountant or
During my time at Accounting Firm X I learned many lessons that apply not only to accounting and the principles and practices associated with that subject, but also to life as a professional in a real world work setting. The purpose of this essay is to highlight my experiences at Accounting Firm X to shed light upon key learning experiences that can contribute to a holistic educational experience. In this essay I will first describe my goals and expectations. Next, I will go in to detail about my daily routine and how these exercises contributed toward the overall experience. I will then explore the overall lessons learned from my time spent at the firm.
After spending some time in this class, my knowledge and proficiency in Excel has dramatically increased and I feel confident in my works presented. I can carry forward this knowledge and use it as a base for my future accounting career. I can now make efficient depreciation schedules for fixed assets no matter the length of use. Depending on the method of the company, I can use different depreciation methods in the schedules or even use all three and compare to choose the best option. I can manage inventory items in a spreadsheet or create trial balances, for a relatively small number of accounts (software programs are typically easier to use for this purpose for large companies). I can also present financial statement analysis showing the percent of change from year to year and the percent of sales of a particular expense or all expenses.
A Companion Website accompanies ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTING STUDENTS, 6th edition by J R Dyson Visit the Accounting for Non-accounting Students Companion Website at http://www.booksites.net/dyson to find valuable teaching and learning material including: For Students ● Study material designed to help you improve your results ● Learning objectives for each chapter ● Multiple choice questions to help test your learning ● Glossary explaining terms mentioned in the text ● Extra question material (with answers available to lecturers) ● Links to relevant sites on the World Wide Web For Lecturers ● A secure, password-protected site with teaching material ● Complete downloadable Lecturer’s Guide ● PowerPoint slides that can be downloaded and used as OHTs ● Multiple choice questions for use in class, together with answers ● Answers to extra question material in the student area ● Extra case studies and guidelines on using them with students Also: This site has a syllabus manager, search functions and email results functions.