A funny thing happened when accountrain started advertising.  We weren't only getting calls for accounting gigs, we also started getting a lot of calls from both students and bookkeepers asking questions about working in the real world and starting an accounting business. Based on these requests accountrain has developed two Mentoring Programs.  One for newly graduated accounting students, "ARE YOU READY FOR THE REAL WORLD?" and another program for experienced bookkeepers who want to work for themselves, "SO, YOU WANT TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS!".  Both detailed below:   Current participant: Are You Ready for the Real World? Cate Morisset - an accounting correspondence student of University of Montreal / University of Athabasca Bilingual Bachelor accounting program has been working under accountrain's guidance on several client files.  She has learned a lot and is being paid while gaining valuable and varied experience.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE REAL WORLD? I can't tell you how many calls we get from students who have either just graduated or are about to graduate from an accounting program. They offer to work for free because they are desperate to gain working experience.  Or, as I like to say, EXPERIENCE IN THE REAL WORLD. It's a catch 22, the student has little or no experience and the employer won't hire you without it.  So, where do you get the experience?  As well, without adequate experience you may lack confidence in your new found career choice. Because we can't hire everyone, we have come up with a program that will guide the student to an accounting position, and for some, even assist in obtaining a co-op position or full time job. Note:  This program may not suit everyone; there is no charge if the student does not go beyond the assessment stage of the program. The program covers:   An initial assessment / questionnaire Optional testing of accounting and software knowledge, to determine what and if additional training is necessary Training on popular accounting software packages, based on individual needs Introductions to potential co-op opportunities Reviewing the resume Discussing cover letters, interviews and other job search tips Personal introduction to an employment agency and discussion on "how they really work" Introduction to other resources Guidance once a position has been found Assist in future career direction               and more .... The program is set at the pace of each participant as the majority of the steps are one-on-one consultations. Each participant will receive an individualized binder. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, call now (613) 789-2623, for your free initial assessment and then decide if this program is for you. This program is facilitated by qualified staff with backgrounds in both job search and accounting Also included in the pool of resources are:  Job Finding Club facilitators, current mentoring students, employment agency staff and more.

SO, YOU WANT TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS! We receive numerous calls from bookkeepers who are considering working for themselves.  Mostly they want to know, how accountrain got started, how to get clients, what if you don't know how to do something once you're responsible, and the list goes on. In order to achieve success, here are some special characteristics to consider for working independantly in the accounting industry, ask yourself, are you?: committed, disciplined and reliable honest, loyal and trustworthy organized thorough, systematic and able to follow through able to multi-task and adaptable in different surroundings able to work well independly and as a team player If you think you have what it takes, accountrain can provide guidance and some helpful hints on landing clients, keeping them happy and providing assistance for the more difficult accounting tasks.

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Featuring: Workshop Studio   Workshop Studio Owners:  Bridget   Crhistina Workshop Boutique and Studio is located on Dalhousie Street in the newly acclaimed Dalhousie North shopping strip.  It has been featured several times including Ottawa Magazine. The boutique offers a unique assortment of apparel, jewelry and gifts, featuring many local artisans. and business.  Since it's opening,Workshop has already expanded by doubling their floor space. Workshop also offers classes given by some of the artisans.

The Federal government has approved another decrease to the Federal Goods and Service Tax (GST).  It commenced on January 1, 2008.  The rate decreased another 1% and is therefore now 5%.  (The rate had decreased from 7% to 6% on July 1, 2006.) For additional information, contact the CRA, general inquires line at 1-800-959-5525.     For more Did You Knows as well as some accounting definitions see the TOOLS AND TRAINING section of this website.