Understanding the Tax System in the UK Taxes in the UK are used to keep the country running. The money collected is used to fund services like the NHS, schools, roads, and defence. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) manages the UK taxation system. You must know how the system works, what taxes there are, how[…]
24 October 2025∙6 minutes to read
Accounting Qualifications "Never call an accountant a credit to his profession; a good accountant is a debit to his profession." -Charles Lyell When it comes to the sector of accounting, there are plenty of jokes and puns that can and have been made. But, all humour aside, it's worth stating that accountants are necessary individuals[…]
26 April 2023∙6 minutes to read
The Complete Guide to Taking Private Accounting Lessons "The word accounting comes from the word accountability. If you are going to be rich, you need to be accountable for your money." -Robert Kiyosaki The desire of being rich is something that many people have. However, wealth and prosperity come with great responsibility. To keep your[…]
10 March 2022∙6 minutes to read
Accounting Tutor Guide As with any subject, becoming a tutor in accounting isn’t something you can start doing until you have the necessary qualifications. However, unlike becoming a teacher or university lecturer, the barriers to entry are few so if you do have a few qualifications under your belt you should be able to start[…]
24 November 2021∙7 minutes to read
If accounting seems daunting to you, never fear. Superprof tutors are here to help walk you through accounting step by step. Superprof represents over 6000 accounting tutors and professionals, and so, whether you’re studying accounting at university, looking to improve your knowledge to get ahead in your professional career, or need help with your business finances, we are here to help. You can even take online lessons with your tutor and work from the comfort of your own home.
The Guide for Accounting with Excel “Accounting does not make corporate earnings or balance sheets more volatile. Accounting just increases the transparency of volatility in earnings.” - Diane Garnick Having a clear idea of your accounts and finances is very important, especially if you’re running a business or working for yourself. There are plenty of[…]
7 August 2021∙6 minutes to read
How to Manage Your Accounts as a Freelancer or Sole Trader? “Don't ever let your business get ahead of the financial side of your business. Accounting, accounting, accounting. Know your numbers.” - Tilman J. Fertitta When you’re a sole trader, billing, invoices, and accounting are things you have to do that mightn’t come to you[…]
5 August 2021∙6 minutes to read
Where Can You Study Accounting in the UK? It is undoubtedly true that money makes the world go ‘round. The question is: who accounts for all of that money? Accounting firms, that's who! And you could too: by taking accounting classes, either as an undergraduate earning an accounting degree or through any of the accounting[…]
18 July 2019∙12 minutes to read
Accounting: An Introduction The life of an accountant isn't one that is envied by many, but little do people know just how rewarding being in accounting careers can be and how much scope for professional progression there is in this career path, without the need to study for several years to gain certification and spend[…]
10 January 2019∙8 minutes to read
All About Studying Accounting While many perceive accounting to be a bit of a boring area to work in, the profession can be really rewarding in many ways: job satisfaction, salary, promotion prospects, social working hours, etc... So how do you train to become a managerial accountant and will you need in order to pass[…]
10 January 2019∙7 minutes to read
Accounting 101 "There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning." -Jiddu Krishnamurti As humans, we are continually learning about new topics and[…]
14 December 2018∙9 minutes to read
How To Start Your Accountancy Career? You might be at that point in your life, maybe after university or even later, when you are considering and weighing the career options that you may take or turn down. If you choose accountancy, you will be joining a workforce of more than 350,000 people in the UK.[…]
14 November 2018∙7 minutes to read
There Are So Many Ways To Use Your Accounting Degree If you’re already studying accounting at university, or are considered studying accounting at a bachelor’s or master’s level, then it’s always worth spending some time thinking about where your accounting degree could take you. Understandably, some may think that an accounting degree will only help[…]
8 October 2018∙7 minutes to read
What is the Difference Between Management and Financial Accounting? A substantial portion of the population finds accounting a very dry, boring subject; one with the capacity to draw figurative blinders over one’s eyes, rendering them unable to absorb anything related to facts and figures. On the other hand, there is a select segment of the[…]
1 October 2018∙7 minutes to read
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