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 | | From: | Lance Mertz | | Subject: | Re: Title after graduation??? | | Date: | Sat, 18 Dec 2004 00:05:34 -0600 |
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 | Depends on the state, I think...
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:37:02 -0600, "HSalim" wrote:
>Accountant generally or often implies CPA, and you should advoid implying
>that you are one.
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>You could call yourself an accounting manager - which is a new-age term for
>book keeper, just as there are no salesmen any more - just account managers.
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>You could call yourself a controller, but that implies that you have more
>responsibility for the financial decisions (of the books you are keeping)
>than you actually do.
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>I would stick with book keeper. it is accurate and does not make you out to
>be something you are not.
>It is important to maintain a distance in your profession; very useful if
>your client is fudging the books.
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>HS
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>"S Reynolds" wrote in message
>news:co69509d147ttohmlgsh8h3v8gjl2dak4m@4ax.com...
>> I graduated from College in May 2003 with an Associates Degree in
>> Accounting. I have had my own bookkeeping/accounting business since
>> Jan. 2000 and presently have over 20 accounts. I handle every aspect
>> of bookkeeping and then during tax season, I have all the files ready
>> for the CPA's for tax prep. Several of my clients refer to me as
>> their "Accountant" but I'm not sure if that title actually fits me
>> since I only have a Associates Degree. I'm flattered that they refer
>> to me as their "Accountant" but I need to make sure that I qualify for
>> that title.
>> What type of education does one need in order to be classified as an
>> Accountant. I still think of myself as a "Bookkeeper", even though
>> "Accountant" appeals to me much more. I don't plan to go any further
>> with my education because I've turned 40, am married with two children
>> and am happy with my present situation. I just need to know what my
>> title should be.
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>> This may sound like a silly question but I've had others ask me the
>> same thing on graduation day.
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>> Thanks in advance!
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