Accountancy or accounting is the art of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management.

Such financial information is primarily used by managers, lenders, investors, tax authorities, regulators, and other decision makers to make resource allocation decisions between and within companies, organizations, and public agencies. It involves the process of recording, verifying, and reporting of the value of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses in the books of account (ledger) to which debit and credit entries (recognizing transactions) are chronologically posted to record changes in value (see bookkeeping). Accounting has also been defined by the AICPA as "The art of recording, classifying, and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money, transactions and events which are, in part at least, of financial character, and interpreting the results thereof."

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Mid-tier . accountancy. firm Grant Thornton is believed to be offering clients the means to slash employees' tax contributions by as much as 40%, according to independent.co.​uk The news follows Chancellor...

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Ron Goldsmith, . Accountancy. Age, Thursday 2 July 2009 at 18:40:00. From outsourcing to deals with multi-partner firms, there is a revolution underway in the world of the sole practitioner. Many sole practitioners are from the baby boomer ...

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The AICPA s . Accounting. and Review Services Committee (ARSC) has proposed the most significant changes to the professional literature for compilation and review engagements since the December 1978 issuance of SSARS no. ...

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What is the usefulness of having a BA in Accountancy and Finance?
Q. Is it similar to Degree in Accountancy? Is there any problem if I do this degree instead of Accountancy? Will I not be eligible to do Accounting jobs after gaining this degree? Is this degree available in Sri Lanka? Thanks
Asked by Princess Kasumi - Sat May 30 17:06:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Accounting jobs don't care what your major was, all they care is you took sufficient coursework IN accounting. Usually at least 18-24 credits of upper division (intro courses don't count) coursework specifically in accounting topics. Finance will give you better background into issues regarding risk policy, investments, and related topics that accounting itself only barely touches upon. Types of jobs with finance are very wide compared to accounting, which is much narrower in scope. Hence, if you think you wont be happy with an accounting job, then you should take it upon yourself to build up your education so you can apply for finance jobs as well.
Answered by iSpeakTheTruth - Sat May 30 21:03:35 2009

Where best do I find information on studying accountancy?
Q. I'm 29 years old and interested in studying accountancy probably from home whilst I still work, could anybody please offer me advice on how I could do this?
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A. Job Highlights for Accounting and Auditors Most accounting jobs require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Job seekers who obtain professional accounting recognition through certification or licensure, a master's degree, proficiency in accounting and auditing computer software, or specialized expertise will have an advantage in the job market. Competition for accounts will remain keen for the most prestigious jobs at major accounting and business firms. This is a wonderful idea and if you are passionate about numbers, you can do this. I would look at community colleges in your area, these colleges are cheaper than some of the specialty schools and they offer night classes as well as online courses. … [cont.]
Answered by joniboni - Wed Jun 11 12:52:29 2008

how do i start my own accountancy firm?
Q. How do i start my accountancy firm? Many Thanks
Asked by Yasin S - Thu Sep 18 06:56:35 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Are you a chartered accountant? If not then don't bother! If you are, your should pretty much know how to from your studies and wouldn't be asking this question on Yahoo answers, so again, don't bother!
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