Surprises

iyerviji · Nov 21, 2018

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Good one Viji Maa.... I too love surprises but only good & positive ones
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Glad to know you too like surprises

iyerviji · Nov 21, 2018

Amulet said: ↑

Bank reconciliation ? The "joy" of the daily Tally ? In pre-computer times, girls developed biceps opening and closing large ledger books, and lifting and moving them as well.

No need for a/c knowledge or a college degree to deal with double entry books. The ability to concentrate with the work at hand, without being disrupted by the noise in the office is the prime requirement to be responsible for book reconciliations. You must have had the power to control and get a peaceful mind that focussed on your work, and get on with what needs to be done. Not an easy thing for most people. Your boss must have recognized that in offering you the promotion, and a critical job.

Only in private enterprises employees get their just rewards, based on abilities, rather than paper qualifications.
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Yes dear it was a great job and our Director had confidence in me. I used to feel very happy when the accounts tallied. When Computer came it was a little difficult but the whole accounts department helped me in the beginning.

Viswamitra · Nov 21, 2018

Dear Vijiakka,

You brought wonderful memories of my early teen ages when you mentioned about bank reconciliation. When I was 18 years old, after finishing my undergrad, I joined a CA firm to do my articles (3 year mandatory training while studying for CA). Everything used to be manual those days and there were no computers. Our seniors used to tell us that we can't even use calculators. Bank Reconciliation and Tallying Books of Accounts, finding out missing second entry, numbers entered wrongly in the ledger when posted from cash/bank book, etc. used to be our initial training job.

Trial Balances that showed the same total used to give us immense pleasure. Later, they used to give preparation of Income Statement and Balance Sheet from Trial Balance. It took a long time before we began understanding Depreciation Statement, what is deductible expenditure, accounting standards, companies act requirements, income-tax requirements, etc. But those three years were invaluable training that helped me learn so much setting up a great career.

In my view, every professional course should have practical experience dedicated at least for one year instead of just having an academic program.

Viswa

Jms · Nov 21, 2018

Is there anyone from Saudi Arabia

Thyagarajan · Nov 21, 2018

iyerviji said: ↑

Do you like surprises. I like surprises and have experienced also. But now a days some surprises can't be given like going to someone's house and give surprise because now adays all are busy and sometimes when we go to give surprise they are not available at home and to go to some people's house we have to take appointment. Even when you phone some keep their phone off in the afternoon .

The surprises I remember when I got promotion as Senior Assistant in Office. I had not given any exam but I got promoted from Steno to Senior Assistant and was given the job of bank reconcilation of the whole Company. I was not even a graduate and did not know much about accounting. But our Vice President was confident that I will handle the Job well. I took it as a challenge and learnt the job and was successful in handling.

Recently my brother and sister in law gave a surprise coming home. Luckily we had just come home and was really surprised to see them.

Once my husband brought a saree for me and gave a surprise ,usually he does not buy and I buy according to my choice.

I don't remember the other surprise s just now
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A thought provoking interesting subject tending readers to quickly review the surprises they had in the past both pleasant and sordid.
2. I have some interesting note on this that would qualify for a thread.
Thanks and regards.
GOD BLESS.

Helpingbee · Nov 22, 2018

I love surprises since childhood.But so far Nobody has done any surprised me or given surprise gift to me.
Every birthday I long if somebody would give me a surprise..i know it sounds weird and I crave like anything..
But I feel happy and contented in surprising others..I do my part and get satisfaction from their joy of recieving.

Helpingbee · Nov 22, 2018

Jms said: ↑

Is there anyone from Saudi Arabia
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Yes iam from saudi

iyerviji · Nov 22, 2018

Viswamitra said: ↑

Dear Vijiakka,

You brought wonderful memories of my early teen ages when you mentioned about bank reconciliation. When I was 18 years old, after finishing my undergrad, I joined a CA firm to do my articles (3 year mandatory training while studying for CA). Everything used to be manual those days and there were no computers. Our seniors used to tell us that we can't even use calculators. Bank Reconciliation and Tallying Books of Accounts, finding out missing second entry, numbers entered wrongly in the ledger when posted from cash/bank book, etc. used to be our initial training job.

Trial Balances that showed the same total used to give us immense pleasure. Later, they used to give preparation of Income Statement and Balance Sheet from Trial Balance. It took a long time before we began understanding Depreciation Statement, what is deductible expenditure, accounting standards, companies act requirements, income-tax requirements, etc. But those three years were invaluable training that helped me learn so much setting up a great career.

In my view, every professional course should have practical experience dedicated at least for one year instead of just having an academic program.

Viswa
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Glad to know my post brought memories of your experience. I can understand. My son also did CA and the last year he took training in our office and had the opportunity to learn ERP and acquired many friends too. Today he is a Director and he as be his friend are running a Company financed by someone else. I know those days it was manual and I can understand how happy you should have been when the accounts tallied.Thanks for sharing your experience.

Rihana · Nov 22, 2018

iyerviji said: ↑

Do you like surprises. I like surprises and have experienced also. But now a days some surprises can't be given like going to someone's house and give surprise because now adays all are busy and sometimes when we go to give surprise they are not available at home and to go to some people's house we have to take appointment. Even when you phone some keep their phone off in the afternoon .
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Going to someone's house as a surprise -- not any more. I remember such surprises from childhood. We liked it. Not sure if mom was truly happy at having to cook on short notice with grocery not done. Now, going to anyone's house or them coming over is not feasible.

But phone... I still like to be surprised when a friend calls instead of first texting and saying "let's talk?" Even better, when it is a number I don't recognize and it turns out to be a friend or relative with no contact in a long time.

iyerviji · Nov 24, 2018

Thyagarajan said: ↑

A thought provoking interesting subject tending readers to quickly review the surprises they had in the past both pleasant and sordid.
2. I have some interesting note on this that would qualify for a thread.
Thanks and regards.
GOD BLESS.
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Glad to know you have interesting thread.