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	What is the nature and responsibilities of an Accountant job? In what nature normally Present Account should work? what are the responsibilities in an Accountant job? 1 answer - Asked By: kulasegaram s - 7/3/2008

	How to prep for a fund accountant job interview? I have an interview for a fund accountant job at a hedge fund administrative company next week and I am just wondering if anyone can give me any tips on how to prepare for it. I was told their would be given a finance quiz and some exercises on Excel. Are there any common type of things that I should know? What are some type of questions that might come up? What should I review? The more answers the better. Thanks a lot. 1 answer - Asked By: Quang - 1/19/2012

	Is Economics that important when applying for an Accountant job? Is Economics that important when applying for an Accountant job? 2 answers - Asked By: moi - 7/15/2010

	How can I get an Accountant job? I completed B.Com from Kerala University in the year 2008.I got Tally certificate as well. For past four years I have been doing any job apart from working in a call centre for a few months.I was preparing for bank tests and PSC exams. Now I would like to get an Accountant job. I don't have any practical experience.So I wonder if I would get job at all? What should I do now? Is it worthy to pursue M.Com? 1 answer - Asked By: Smiling Buddha - 3/17/2012

	Are accountant jobs are only for A students? To get the accountant job, they have to be students who had good grades in education? How hard is it , is it hard as being a lawyer? 2 answers - Asked By: manju R - 5/23/2008

	What are the different accountant jobs? I want to know what are the different accountant jobs based on experience. I think when you first start off as an accountant its called a junior accountant, then what comes after that? Whats the sequence? sorry if this is confusing but if someone can help me out. thanks so much! 1 answer - Asked By: Jessica S - 11/3/2008

	Should I also go in and lowball my salary so I can the job? Like say I apply for an accountant job, but ask for $25,000 annually compared to my usual $45,000? I have a 4 year degree but for the stress of the accounting job, I can go work at the mall as a manager for that. 13 answers - Asked By: hey you guys - 12/31/2007

	Are the financial statements of a company the responsibility of the independent accountants? Is it the accountants job to handle the company financial statements and the validity of it? Or the highest ranking financial officer of some sort? 3 answers - Asked By: i - 11/26/2011

	What aspects of Excel do fund accountants use the most? I look at a lot of the fund accountant job postings and I notice that one of the requirement is to be good with Excel. I am just wondering how fund accountants use Excel and what functions/formulas, etc., do they use the most? What do employer expect you to know? What should I know to give myself an edge? Thanks ahead. 1 answer - Asked By: Quang - 12/24/2011

	Should I always provide a cover letter for a job application? I am applying for a private accountant job with a large toy store. I have attached my resume, but they also give me a chance to attach a cover letter, references, transcripts, etc. There is no way to attach my transcripts, but should I write a cover letter? 5 answers - Asked By: blackoutparty111 - 3/26/2011

	Do you think Computers will take over Accountants jobs? I was just curious about this topic. Do you think it is a waste for someone to get an Accounting Degree Vs. a Computer Science Degree. I mean if you think about it, won't computers take over Accountants jobs? I know it may sound stupid. I was just trying to figure out what I should major in. But, I don't wanna waste my time if it wil happen in the future when I'm 40 or 50 years old. What do you think. honest answers please. 3 answers - Asked By: Nicholas G - 3/16/2010

	My sister got a mail from days hotel in Canada as a accountant job? I am from Chennai my sister got a mail from Days Hotel and Conference Centre Montreal - as a accountant job please any one tell me can i send her cv and fill the visa form which they have mailed it is it a fake or not.she has uploaded her cv in abroad jobs.com from there she has short listed and selected. 4 answers - Asked By: kajol - 10/13/2010

	If I have a BSBA with a concentration in accounting, would I be able to get an accounting job? Would an employer consider a BSBA with a concentration in accounting comparable to a BS in accounting? I'm talking about an entry level staff accountant job with a private company or the gvt, not a big 4 company. 1 answer - Asked By: boojumsnark25 - 6/14/2010

	What should an accountant do if something like this happens? Suppose you're an accountant whose job it is to calculate and recognize end-of-period adjusting entries. Your boss comes to you and suggests you "postpone" certain expense adjustments until the following period so the company's income statement will appear more favorable this period. "Besides", he explains, "Everything will come out the same in the long run". What would you do? What should you do? Is his statement correct, that everything will be the same in the long run? 2 answers - Asked By: Iordan - 10/20/2011

	What should i do to immigrate to canada? I married to a girl this week, she is citizen of Canada, so she will sponsor me, i am 28 years old, live in Pakistan, good English, no French, doing an accountant job from more then 5 yrs, I want to know : (1)From where should i start? (2)Is that difficult to get visa for me or easy? (3)How long time to get it 1 answer - Asked By: kamal h - 2/19/2009

	Do most accountant jobs require a bachelors degree? I want to go in the accounting field, do most accounting jobs require a bachelors degree and/or the board exam. 3 answers - Asked By: Jadc - 9/1/2008

	How can I relocate to UK from Bangladesh? I need a job in England.? I am working as an accountant in an MNC telecom company, need a job in UK so that I can work and live in UK. I need to shift as soon as possible. I am a BBA, 24 years old, 1+ years experienced in accountant job. Dont have UK VISA 9 answers - Asked By: fkdtalal - 7/2/2007

	Is it possible to find an accountant job that pays cash? My friend is working as a accountant for few hours a week for a small company. She says she is being paid cash which I do not believe Is this possible? 2 answers - Asked By: sisi - 8/13/2009

	Is writing survey letters regarding accounting matters part of an accountant's job? I am curious to know if writing a letter regarding information about accounting matters to the staff part of an accountant's job? if so pls specify in what code/law/rule is it present for black and white evidence. Thank you I really appreciate the help. 2 answers - Asked By: moi_12 - 8/1/2012

	What companies created jobs with tax cuts? Other than high priced attorneys and accountants what jobs were created by tax cuts for the wealthy? 1 answer - Asked By: marsha - 5/6/2011

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