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Anyone Good at Accounting?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on January 12, 2012
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I am a financial analyst by trade. However, finance and accounting are like english and spanish! Completely different!
I think becaue my brain is trained for financ...
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- www.khanacademy.org In its search box just put "accounting." It is free. Even Bill Gates, uses this site. Awesome site for ALL ages. Even kids. My Husband wh...
- Hi, MOM: What is it that you don't understand? Just want to know. D.
- The best accounting tip I received when I was learning it as an adult was to not question "why" and just learn and accept the accounting principles. Once I got the...
Thinking of Going Back to School...
Asked by A.G. from San Antonio
on November 17, 2008
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Hey Y'all,
As the subject suggests, I'm thinking of returning to school. I have a BA degree, but it is in a subject not even remotely related to what I currently d...
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- I thought I was reading about myself. hehe I have a BS in Animal Science and I am a bookkeeper. I didn't take a single accounting class in college. :-) Long story...
- I will have a BS in psychology in May, but want to go on to get a RN-BSN, which is basically a BS in nursing. All I am going to have to do is go in and complete the 2...
- First off, I'm going to recommend you call an academic advisor at a university in your area...you'll be able to share the specifics of your previous education AND your...
Quicken? for Financial Online Planning or Another?
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on January 2, 2008
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Hello and Happy New year!
I'm trying to fulfill my new year's resolution and get a better handle on my finances this year. I have used Quicken in the past but was wo...
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- I am a "semi-retired" accountant (read:stay at home mom) and have ended up going back to basics with my personal accounting. I used to use Microsoft Money which is a g...
- M. I have used Quicken for years for my personal books. I have also used Microsoft Money and Quickbooks. the key to using any program is to maintain it. Someone me...
- Hi M., I use Quicken and it works very well. The key to your success is to be VERY, VERY disciplined in entering transactions into your registers. I usually go no l...
Trustworthy Online Schools and Links That Wont Steal Your Identity
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on January 30, 2011
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so i was going to go to school to get my accounting associates degree. but that isnt happening I am working 2 jobs have a 2 yr old with medical problems that are going...
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- You should be able to apply to a school without giving your SSN. I know people who never give theirs out. You can check to see if a school is legit by researchin...
- Check and see if it is accredited. I finished my master's degree last summef from an online school recommended by my school district. It was Grand Canyon University....
- Don't give your SSN to the school. If they say they need it because it's your student ID number, tell them to assign you a student ID number. Bottom line, they're not ...
18 Year Old Needs Guidance
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on December 27, 2011
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My husband and his son are having an argument right now. My 18 year old stepson graduated high school this past June. He has been working part-time at Burger King for...
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- To me it sounds like your stepson does not want to go to college and is just making up excuses. Yes, the longer he waits the more difficult it will be to go back ...
- It is kind of difficult because he lives with his mother, but I told my daughter to go to school or get a job and pay rent...elsewhere. She went to school.
- Well, you say that "lots of kids start out with the "basics" and figure it out as they go along" but I think that's what MOST kids do! (My son is only 8, so I have no...
Being a Better Steward...
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on September 29, 2011
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I was watching a message this last week about putting our financial house in order. This man is a business man, not really a pastor. But I would say that the message...
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- If you become a lawyer and win a few cases you'd be totally out of debt in a heart beat. I'd go to school if you have the opp to do it and can afford your regular mon...
- Good for you for thinking through these questions. I generally don't post answers to these big-life questions, given that I know almost zero about the poster, but thi...
- You are the answer to my PRAYERS. I think you SHOULD go to school. You deserve to go to school. We need you to go to school. Even at 45 you are the future. you ...
Accountants I Have a Question
Asked by H.J. from Minneapolis
on November 4, 2011
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Do you feel that you are gifted in doing math? Or is it an area you struggled iwth but do o.k. with in your field. Do you like what you do. What is your lest favorite ...
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- I'm not bad in math concepts but most of my math is done on 10 key or x-cel. I have a bad memory and never memorized my multiplication tables. I also count on my fin...
- I'm not an accountant or good at math. I just want to say that if you are really interested, the best thing you can do is take classes and see how you do. I think th...
- I am a bookkeeper. While I LOVE math, accounting is more about categorizing & tracking expenses; lots of different kinds of taxes and knowing all the rules about them;...
What Degree Would You Need For...
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 13, 2007
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What kind of degree/classes/schooling would someone need to become a social worker? And how long would it take to earn that? What about an accountant? I'm curious as t...
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- As Susan said, your best bet would be to talk to a counselor at a community college. However, like just about any job, what degree you need depends on how far you wan...
- Hi S., I'm sending Kudo's your way for furthering your education! I think that's awesome. An education is something that no one can ever take away from you. I w...
- Hi S.. I work at a mental health facility and we have many social workers employed here. I'd recommend going to our website and looking at the quatifications needed ...
Need Direction Back into the Workplace...
Asked by K.T. from Chicago
on July 2, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
For the past, well almost 100 years it feels like, I have been the owner/operator of an in home day care. My children are growing and I am look...
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- Hi K.! I would definitely take classes in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and maybe a class in either Outlook or Lotus Notes. I hope this helps. Good luck!
- I don't have any advice as I'm in the same boat. But, this website may be helpful. www.lifemeetswork.com Info on flexible work schedules, returning to work, ...
- Microsoft Word and Excel are a must. Outlook (for email, appointments, etc), Power Point (presentations) and being able to get around the internet. There are classes...
Health Insurance for Newly Retired Parents
Asked by K.R. from Detroit
on August 16, 2009
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Hi there!
My dad just got laid off from his job, and both he and my mom are under 65. Does anyone know a good resource to use when shopping for health insurance? Th...
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- checkout hap.. they had reasonable policies for individuals.. we were able to buy blue cross for 1 month for our family for only 233 a month.. it had a high deduc...
- Hello K., My name is A. and I'm a licensed healthcare agent. I have many options for them, including temporary insurance which is very affordable and goes into eff...
- I a a licensed Health Insurance agent and I would be more than happy to help them review the information with not only my own company but compare BC and Hap. Would ra...
