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Politely and professionally decline the offer in writing (email is fine). Thank the employer, clearly state your decision, and give a brief, positive reason (e.g., pursuing another opportunity). Be succinct and leave room for future interactions.

The process varies by country, but generally you must register with the national tax authority (like the IRS in the US or HMRC in the UK) for Self Assessment (or equivalent). Additionally, you might need to obtain any required licenses or permits and register a Doing Business As (DBA) name with...

Hobby Lobby does not accept Apple Pay for in-store purchases because their registers lack the necessary contactless (NFC) technology. For online purchases made via their website and app, they do, however, accept Apple Pay. In-store, you must use cash, credit/debit card, or a gift card.

A derivative is a financial contract whose value is derived from an underlying asset, like stocks, bonds, currencies, or commodities. Their price fluctuates in relation to the underlying asset, and they are used for speculation or risk hedging.

A risk-based audit is an auditing approach focusing on identifying, assessing, and prioritising high-risk areas within an organisation, enabling auditors to allocate resources efficiently, strengthen critical controls, minimise vulnerabilities, enhance compliance, improve accuracy, support...

Sage 50 Accounting is a desktop accounting software designed for small to medium businesses to manage finances, invoicing, payroll, inventory, reporting and tax compliance with instant insights, automation tools, secure data control and customisable features that streamline daily accounting...