what is the best way to learn accounting?
146263
The best way to learn any subject is by gathering a thorough understanding of the subject.\n\nPlease go through this site, it may be of use..\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/accounting-process/study-notes/\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/\nhttp://www.schoolingkids.com/
470114
get a degree in accounting on a collegiate level
587999
It is important for accounting students to learn the rules of the trade because there are many standards that have to be followed.  A standard way of calculating information has been established so that when it is presented most people can look at their work and understand its significance.  Just as in any other field accounting students have to learn and practice to be good at what they do.  \n\nSchool provides a little experience in learning how to handle certain situations, it prepares the students for things they many encounter.  School will give the student a basic understanding so they won't feel quite as overwhelmed in the real world.
282594
There is a wonderful introductory course on financial accounting on this site.\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/accounting-process/\n\ntry the online-classes it is ... free
656665
Accounting, generally.
120187
To be an accountant, you will need a college education. If you have an accounting class available, then obviously take it. Any other business related classes are also advisable.  Make sure that you have acceptable math skills, and any computer classes you can take would be great.\n\nThe important part will be once you get into college.  Make sure you get into a university with an accredited Accounting program. You can find a list at the AACSB website:\n\nhttp://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/AccreditedMembers.asp\n\nOnce you get into college, talk to your advisor about possible education paths. States now require that you have 150 credit hours of university to complete the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.  Some people choose to do a dual degree, but most instead decide to get a Masters of Accountancy degree (MAcc).  \n\nAccounting is a great area if you enjoy it.  Most people still associate accounting with "bookkeeping" but you can't be farther from the truth. Additionally, Sarbanes-Oxley has greatly increased the demand for accountants, although that demand likely will go down in the near future.
998994
Major in Accounting...then go to grad school.  Most states require 150 credit hours, and specific accounting coursework to sit for the CPA exam.  Some states also require public accounting experience.\n\nYou could also major in something else too...though Accounting would be the quickest way to finish.  I was Marketing undergrad....and I'm about to sit for the CPA exam in Maryland sometime next year.  \n\nBest Wishes to you!\n\nWould like to add that it's well worth it too! The work is good and stable.\n\ncheck out:\nhttp://www.nsacct.org/index.asp
322195
This site has a good explanation on the basic accounting process\n\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/accounting-process/
671860
Bookkeeping.  If you're good at it, you're a much better company than a larger bookkeeping firm, because you can give businesses personal assurance.  Businesses like to have a one-on-one relationship with their bookkeeper, and you'd be able to provide that.\n\nYou probably don't need any kind of college degree, though you'd almost certainly want to take classes on it.  And it would be much easier for you if you got a CPA.  Not because it's necessary, but it's easier to get clients that way.  They'll trust you more if you're a CPA and it'll be easier to get new business.  Plus, it's just cool to be able to call yourself a CPA.\n\nBesides computer software and printing supplies, there are almost no expenses.  And if you're intelligent, it's fairly easy and you can make decent money.  The website I linked to below could help you with this kind of stuff, though I've never taken any of their classes and don't know if they're any good.\n\nAnyway, if you really want a decent at-home business, this is it.  That's what I do, and I like it a lot.  I'd rather not work at all, but this beats digging ditches.  And I get to sleep late.
82238
Accounting is money on paper.\nFinance is real money.
649776
Accounting is the principles behind and the process of tracking the resources of a company to provide management information to the company and its stakeholders.\n\nThat's the one sentence answer. \n\nFor the rest, you can have a look at the CPA site, it was written by Uni Graduates, so it takes about 3 pages to say the same thing
114357
Check this site to have an understanding on professional accounting...\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/
965478
quickbooks and myob are the best accounting softwares out there that i know of. they are worth the money and provide all the right tools for recording money etc....\n\n\nread some reviews on the net, just google it..\n\n"software quickbook review" or something
592461
This takes a long time and the experience of someone who understands databases.  You will save time and money by using Microsoft Small Business Accounting, Quicken's Quickbooks, or Peachtree Accounting.
387370
pick up an into to accounting textbook or visit http://www.investopedia.com
1096461
If you are not keeping books - keep every receipt or invoice and get someone to do it for you.  Don't throw anything out.  Make sure you are clear on the GST and provincial taxes to be charged.\nYou can invest in a system like Quick books or Simply accounting.  They are both quite straightforward.
262437
To know and understand what accounting really is take help from this site...\n\n\nhttp://www.futureaccountant.com/\n\nhttp://www.schoolingkids.com/