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Accountants have more authority (and financial experience) than an individual. They will be able to locate any outstanding money owed to a person's estate - and balance any money owed by the deceased to external parties.
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What does a real estate accountant do?
A real estate accountant takes care of financial records, does taxes, looks at property investments, tracks money coming in and going out, and makes sure everything follows tax rules for real estate deals and businesses.
Do I need financial certifications to become an accountant?
You do not need a financial certification to become an accountant. To become a certified accountant you will need a financial certification, and to become a CPA you will also need to pass an exam.
What jobs are available close to Los Angeles?
Lawyer, Accountant, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate. Lawyer, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate.
What kind of certification do I need to get a job in accounting?
Well to be a certified public accountant you will need to pass the uniformed certified public accountant exam. You can not be a public accountant without this certification.
How many years of college do you need to become an account?
Do you mean accountANT? Become an accountant?
What tools or equipment will an accountant use?
the equipment an accountant need to use is a cacalater and computer
Do deceased people need to file income tax?
A tax return does need to be filed on behalf of someone deceased for the year in which they died. This is usually done by the spouse, a family member, or an accountant or tax attorney handling the person's estate.
As an accountant do you need both CPA's and MBA's?
To be an accountant, you need a bachelor's degree and at least 8 accounting courses (24 credits in accounting).
Does one need science to become an accountant?
No. Just some basic mathematics modules! You dont need rocket science to become an accountant
Should I talk to a lawyer or my CPA about my estate planning needs?
I would be wise to consult both a lawyer and accountant for estate planning. There are several legal and financial mattters to consider.
What are the qulifications for an accountant?
To be truly legit Accountant, one needs either a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license. In order to keep either one of these licenses, the Accountant must complete Continuing Education courses. Second, an Accountant must have experience vs. book smarts. They need to have worked for several different businesses within an industry. They will need to have seen different accounting scenarios. Lastly, an Accountant must be somewhat of a perfectionist. They need to make sure what they are doing is accurate rather than guessing. To be truly legit Accountant, one needs either a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license. In order to keep either one of these licenses, the Accountant must complete Continuing Education courses. Second, an Accountant must have experience vs. book smarts. They need to have worked for several different businesses within an industry. They will need to have seen different accounting scenarios. Lastly, an Accountant must be somewhat of a perfectionist. They need to make sure what they are doing is accurate rather than guessing.
How much are accountant and lawyer fees?
I am writing a business plan and I need to know what the average accountant fees are.
