AccountancyStudents

Regulation Question

2009-01-01T22:08:23Z

I have this essay question,

‘The government should play a greater role in the regulation of external financial reporting’

Explain and Discuss

Has anyone got any good pointers, got some books to read but they talk about companies acts and the directives which are enforced by governments. Trying to view what the governmnent is missing. any ideas would be cool, got to write 1500 essay

WHAT ARE THE REALLY POWERS OF: ACCA,ICAEW,ICAS ETC…….

2009-01-02T01:15:13Z

What can professional bodies such as the ACCA, ICAEW,or ICAS do in a case similar to the Madoff affair. If the Madoff affair happened with a member of one of these institutes.

What are the really powers of these professional institutes? Do they wait for the Ministry of Justice to take actions or do they have some special power through delegated legislation to take actions by their own first?

Msc Or MBA- which univeristy?

2008-12-20T15:04:52Z

Msc Or MBA- which univeristy?

Msc Or MBA- which univeristy will offer most exemptions from completing ACCA.

Has anyone completed masters or currently studying for a masters

Need advice on what degree to do

2008-11-14T15:13:59Z

I did my A levels this summer but decided not to go to uni because I wanted to start work. I thought I could get a starting role in accountancy and study AAT alongside. Unfortunately that hasn’t quite worked out and I simply can’t find a job in accountancy as I haven’t got any experience, not even an entry level role. I’ve gone through loads of agencies and they haven’t been able to find me anything. I don’t think I could have picked a worse time to look for a job but when I stared the credit crunch wasn’t in its full swing. Now I think all firms are looking for highly specialized people with tons of experience so I really have no chance. That’s why I’ve decided to go to uni and do an accountancy course as I know there are loads of firms that take on graduates (just not A level school leavers). Anyway what I want to know is what would be the best/most relevant degree in accounting (because there are so many i.e accounting and bussines, accounting and economics etc.)that I could do if I want to go on to qualify as a chartered accountant? Any suggestions appreciated, Thanks.

Bsc Oxford Brooks- November 2008 results

2008-11-22T14:11:33Z

From the Student Accountant magazine on page 59 shows the names of all graduates for which classification they received after completing the Bsc Oxford Brooks degree via ACCA.

After counting the names for each classification- here is a rough estimate of my results.

1.1. or 1st degree: over 1200 students
2.1 or upper 2nd : over 2000 students
2.2 or lower 2nd : over 1300 students
3 or third : over 100 students

if anyone would like to count the exact numbers on page 59 etc please do let us know.

Any comments the numbers

1200: 2000 : 1300 : 100

ratio

12:20:12:1

for classificaiton
1 2.1 2.2 3rd

Referencing your lecturer

2008-11-21T23:02:54Z

I’ve been set an assignment in a particular area of management accounting; it’s about David Otley, contingency theories and their applications to the public sector. I’m to discuss other academic writing in public sector management accounting, with detailed analysis and comparison.

I happen to know that the lecturer’s own research is in this subject area; and she has written several journal articles published in Public Money and Management and others.

The question is: do I use the lecturer’s own work as the focus of my assignment?

How do you think she’d react? A careful, considered discussion of my lecturer’s ideas… I kind of like the idea of being given a carte blanche to be critical. Or even just flatter her ego. Is that what she’s after, do you think?

How about anyone else? Have you referred to your own lecturers in assignments?

Choosing my University.Need Advice!!!

2008-11-20T17:49:57Z

Hi, so I’ve decided to do an Accounting & Finance degree.I want to be based in London unfortunately I didn’t get the best A level results, got 3 b’s which means LSE is out of the question. I was hoping someone could offer advice as to what other London unis are good for accounting and would except my grades. Has anyone got any suggestions??

Perhaps I’m a little bitter …

2008-11-18T18:19:35Z

Anybody who is smart can get a good grade in an accounting course if all they do is go to school. That means: no involvement on campus, no JOB, just straight up chillin’ and studying. But then take another smart person who is involved on their campus (whether it be sports, student goverment, or leadership positions in other orgs), has a 15-hour-a-week part-time job, is taking five courses, etc., and no, they will not be able to get the high scores the person with nothing to do but open a book will. What do you guys think? When working on your undergraduate degree, is it advisable to do nothing but school so that you can get that 4.0 in accounting, or is it better to be a more well-rounded student, and have a GPA ranging in the 3.3-3.6 for accounting. Opinions?

share premuim accounts

2008-11-14T15:14:03Z

hello everyone am new on this site, i am studying for a degree in accounting and finance and am really really confused about the uses of the share premium account. it seems each year you learn a different thing.
Can some one put me through please.

CIMA/ ACCA - advantages & disadvantages

2008-10-30T23:22:14Z

i know this has probably been asked before on this forum but the ongoing debate wages on! which is better to take and why?

thanks in advance!