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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am wondering what I can do to help with the
development of GnuCash?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Let me start by introducing myself. I am
almost finished obtaining my designation as a CGA (Certified General
Accountant) here in Canada. Last night (Wednesday) I wrote my last exam in
order to get my Bachalor's degree in Accounting Sciences (the degree is a
requirement for obtaining a CGA designation). Assuming I passed this exam,
I will be done - yeah!!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have been working in a public practice
accounting firm for the last four years, and also do bookkeeping for several
clients. As a result I am intimately familiar with the popular accounting
software that's out there - mostly QuickBooks and Simply Accounting,
although I have used some others.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Before I took up accounting, I did do some
programming. Unfortunately, that was in the late 80s and early 90s, so I
learned Basic, Pascal and Fortran. So, I don't think I can help much on
the programming side. A goal of mine is to learn C++, but that will take
some time. I have done some basic web page design, and I am familiar with
HTML.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Why am I interested in GnuCash? Well, I have
been using open source software for some time - Open Office, sound recording
using Planet CCRMA's resources, and others. Anyway, since I've been taking
from the community for a few years, it's about time I gave something back.
Now that I'm finished school, I'm thinking that I might have some time to do
that. And, since I am an accountant and this is accounting software, I am
hoping that this would be a good fit.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So if you have something that I may be able to help
with, please let me know.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>