What are the Accounting Standards?
The accounting standards are principles that guide and standardise accounting practices. The acronym GAAP stands for ‘Generally Accepted Accounting Principles’. It’s a term used...
Accounting and Finance Job Roles Explained – Part 2
Welcome back to ‘Accounting and Finance Roles Explained’. In part one we discussed the jobs of a finance director, tax accountant and forensic accountant;...
The Future of Accounting
With the demand for accountants rocketing up 21% in the second quarter of 2017, in comparison to this time last year, as published by...
Basic Accounting Principles You Should Know
If you’re planning on entering into an accounting profession, it’ll help to familiarise yourself with the accounting principles. The principles are in place to...
The Daily Grind of an Accountant
There are many people who are mistaken by the skill and job involvement of an accountant. People are surprised to hear for instance that...
Smart Accounting? It’s All About Deduction
We here at Aspiring Accountants think of accounting as somewhat akin to detective work. It involves thorough investigation, inference and an excellent understanding of...
New Year, New… Opportunities
New Year’s Resolutions
After the decorations are taken down and we’ve sadly said goodbye to 2017, our thoughts will inevitably turn to yet another 365...
Is an Accountancy Apprenticeship Right For You?
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has become an approved trainer of accountancy and finance apprenticeships as part of the government’s...
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