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Forum: USA

Jun 24th 2020, 7:52 pm

Replies: 13

Finance job in the US and how to build US credit

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Posted By mcelwest

Re: Finance job in the US and how to build US credit

I was in the exact same boat.

As a UK qualified accountant, you would still need to do the CPA exams in order to be recognised as a qualified accountant - there is no easy conversion, but the CPA...

Forum: USA

Jun 18th 2020, 6:55 pm

Replies: 3

Recos for Workers Comp Insurance

Views: 428

Posted By mcelwest

Re: Recos for Workers Comp Insurance

Great, thanks. Spoke with the Hartford, and got the policy cost reduced significantly from online quotes (sometimes online isn't better ;))

Forum: USA

Jun 18th 2020, 5:19 pm

Replies: 3

Recos for Workers Comp Insurance

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Posted By mcelwest

Recos for Workers Comp Insurance

As with all insurance in the US, things are complicated...and expensive...but, looking for recommendations for companies providing workers comp to fulfill a contract requirement. I'll be classified...

Forum: Accountants

Jun 18th 2020, 5:15 pm

Replies: 2

CIMA to Australia (CPA)

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Posted By mcelwest

Re: CIMA to Australia (CPA)

There's a great CIMA article for this: https://www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Australasia/CIMACPA-Australia-reciprocal-membership/ Good luck!

Forum: USA

Jul 31st 2018, 4:20 pm

Replies: 22

Into what year / grade do British kids transfer in US schools?

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Posted By mcelwest

Re: Into what year / grade do British kids transfer in US schools?

UK schools are Sep-Aug for intakes, US are Jan-Dec. Not unusual for kids with birthdays later in the year to be 'held back' in the US, particularly the boys (physical sports thing). Otherwise the...

Forum: The Trailer Park

Apr 17th 2018, 5:11 pm

Replies: 84

Enjoying the winter storms?

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Posted By mcelwest

Re: Enjoying the winter storms?

So, with Spring being what it is, and trees taking a savage beating...my neighbours tree has fallen down straddling his land and mine. Now, he's a cantankerous old bugger and refusing to deal with...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Apr 17th 2018, 5:08 pm

Replies: 138

Spring...what the hell??

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Posted By mcelwest

Re: Spring...what the hell??

So, with Spring being what it is, and trees taking a savage beating...my neighbours tree has fallen down straddling his land and mine. Now, he's a cantankerous old bugger and refusing to deal with...

Forum: USA

Apr 2nd 2018, 7:36 pm

Replies: 9

Tax question and double taxation treaty

Views: 1,158

Posted By mcelwest

Re: Tax question and double taxation treaty

Now you have me thinking! I have been non-resident for >5 years, no work related activities in the UK, but do have rental income, on which I receive no personal allowance and taxed at 20%.....hhmmmmm

Forum: USA

Mar 27th 2018, 10:15 pm

Replies: 25

Moving with young Family to NYC - possible on $160k?

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Posted By mcelwest

Re: Moving with young Family to NYC - possible on $160k?

For 3 years you could make it work, but it will be a struggle. Try looking at an area in Westchester or maybe Connecticut - lots of expats and similar to Clapham high street or a Surrey village, plus...

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