Accountant and Bookkeeper Articles

So Can You!

You’re not the only one with a dream to start and manage your own accounting practice.  And as far as dreams go it’s not a bad one to have.  The US Department of Labor has long toted accounting as a lucrative career choice, predicting that the, “Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014. As the economy grows, the number of business establishments will increase, requiring more accountants and auditors to set up books, prepare taxes, and provide management advice.”  In addition, Brent Inman of PricewaterhouseCoopers said, “It’s clearly one of the hottest markets (for accountants) that I’ve seen.”

Perhaps you’re currently working in the accounting industry but have yet to decide that starting your own bookkeeping practice is viable and profitable, all while being startup-friendly.  Authors of The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century, Paul and Sarah Edwards, have rated a bookkeeping service as the “Best of the Best” home-based businesses.   With little to no equipment, inventory, and software costs, and the ability to work from your home, an accounting practice is a business you can start easily.  Not to mention, you can moonlight as a freelance accountant until you gather enough clients to take your practice full-time.

Success Stories

Often it helps to hear from people who, like you, wanted to start their own practices but were uncertain whether or not they could be successful.  Listen to what they have to say about their experiences and how UAC’s Professional Bookkeeper (PB) Program provided them with everything they needed to know to build a thriving accounting practice.

It’s Quick

Scott spent a number of years working in corporate America, and after two company shut-downs he decided that he was ready to start his own business as a full-time accountant.  Because he lacked formal training he did something unusual; he went to a local university to get an associate’s degree in accounting and he took Universal Accounting Center’s 4 week Professional Bookkeeper course.

Scott explained, “…from the get-go with Universal Accounting Center, their training was fast and simple. In looking at both, it was actually more comprehensive than the 18 month class. We had to do the entire extra general education thing, and they broke the training up into little pieces, where in Universal Accounting Center you got the whole picture and you got to do it all in four weeks. It was great.”

It’s Realistic

Victoria was looking for a position that would afford her great flexibility.  She had two young children and needed to arrange her schedule around their needs.  She also needed to make at least $60,000.  And because traditional employers weren’t interested in meeting her unique demands, she decided to take a serious look at starting her own accounting practice.  And when she found Universal Accounting Center’s website she was surprised at the wealth of information about starting and managing her own bookkeeping service.

Victoria said, “…It made me realize that this was something that was an achievable goal.  …So that was very, very encouraging for me. And the other thing that I had walked away from that with is this incredible realization that not only did you provide this incredible gamut of information on how to run your own business, but you also had the programs so that I could continue my education.  …The gem of all of that was the confidence that I had at the end.”

It’s Profitable

One of the most important things entrepreneurs hope to discover is that their venture is profitable.  Rebecca The became frustrated when she realized that her dream of moving up the corporate ladder wasn’t being realized.  She was working long hours and not making the money she desired.  Rebecca finally decided it was time to quit and start her own accounting practice.  After graduating from the Professional Bookkeeping Program she started her own business and has seen fabulous results.

Rebecca boasts, “March 2005 was a banner month for me - I recorded over $10,000 in billings. I never would have imagined doing that well and that soon. I was never compensated that well by a corporation.  I am finally living the life I envisioned for myself. With the increased earnings and flexibility of being my own boss, so far this year I have been able to take 2 trips to Maui. I have planned additional trips to Las Vegas, New England, and Singapore throughout the year. I have already booked a 50^th wedding anniversary vacation with my parents to Maui next year on April 17. Universal Accounting gave me the practical skills to successfully reach my goals.”

Many more like Scott, Victoria, and Rebecca have started their own practices and are enjoying the results.  You can become one of them and have everything you need to know to start your own practice in just 60 hours.  Krista Farmer, a Professional Bookkeeper, says, “Since I am not a risk taker by nature, I eased my way into my bookkeeping and accounting practice. Fortunately, the marketing tips provided in the program are so adjustable that I could use them to help build my business as slowly or as aggressively as I wanted…  I would never have attempted to start a business had I not completed the PB course. It provided me with the knowledge and confidence to actually start my business.”

The Professional Bookkeeper Program

With 4 instructional manuals and 16 DVDs you will have access to training that you can review again and again until you feel you have adequately mastered the concepts.  You will learn how to perform small business accounting tasks and market those skills to a valuable niche market: local small businesses.  Not only will you gain expertise but the confidence to make your practice successful.  Follow those who have gone before and succeeded.  We’re confident that you’ll soon be adding your testimonial to those of countless UAC graduates.  Take your professional future into your own hands and enroll in the Professional Bookkeeper Program today.