I am taking my first accounting class this fall, I am excited, Any adivice for me?

Question

I am taking my first accounting class this fall, I am excited, Any adivice for me?

Answer 1

In accounting, the format of the account is the most important thing. I made a little booklet for myself with the generalised formats of all the accounts i was taught with 'x's for the numbers. I found it pretty useful because there isnt anything else to remember, other than the formulas and stuff you'l be taught later on. Once u know those, make a little booklet of those too with examples.

Other things you might find useful to take along-

A long ruler

Different coloured pens (to add footnotes to stuff to remember how to do it)

Dont get discouraged if you arent able to answer a question right the first time round, VERY FEW people get it right the first time and have to re-do it quite a few times. Therefore, use a pencil!

Accounts is quite an interesting subject actually, even tho the profession itself is often described as boring. Make sure you enjoy what your doing or dont do it at all- life is short!

Good Luck!