Entry routes to an accounting qualification and career
Deciding which path to go down can be a bit daunting
Money isn’t everything; but it does matter
Accounting career resources, advice and more
The milkround can be a time of great excitement as the next class of future graduates begin their transition from the world of study into the world of accountancy. The process itself is very competitive with a large number of…
Final year is a busy time for students. The increased study and assignments workload coupled with the usual extracurricular activities leaves little time for much else (well, maybe some time!). However, an additional consideration for final year students is their…
Do you want to work as an accountant? If so, a career in accounting is definitely for you! Do you want to start your own company? Become the CEO of a multinational? Work in sales? Work in an IT project…
If you decide to train in an accounting practice, you’ll have to choose a firm to train with (and hope that they choose you!). This is going to be one of the biggest decisions you’re likely to make as a…
LinkedIn hasn’t replaced the traditional CV just yet but these days, it’s a critical part of any graduate application process. The first thing many employers will do when you apply is search for you on LinkedIn. If you’re absent, or…
Excel is the one tool you’re guaranteed to use as a trainee accountant and are likely to use every day of your professional career. That said, it is often overlooked in college (well, on some courses at least). If you’re…
If you’re interested in training with a smaller firm, each of the professional bodies will usually provide a list of training firms and/or vacancies. Cruncher has gathered them all in one place, just for you: CIMA – see here Chartered Accountants…
When it comes to accounting practices, size matters I’m afraid. There are lots of differences between big and small accounting practices. In fact, every firm – big and small – are different. They differ on clients, culture, hours, pay and…
There are a lot of different factors that impact the outcome of an interview; it’s not always as straightforward as simply answering all the questions correctly. According to CollegeJournal, an interview comprises 55% body language, 7% verbal communication, and 38%…
Although interviews can be really nerve-racking, a good first impression can really make a difference – video interviews are no different. More and more companies are using video interviewing for early-round selection, which helps bring a you to life much…
