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Man I'm retaking finance now...I HATE it...turrrrible class
Any Accounting majors/accountants on NT?
EddieDoyers
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The first and only finance class I took.....all calculator work
Professor was a lowkey milf though
Way more boring than accounting in general imo
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The first and only finance class I took.....all calculator work
Professor was a lowkey milf though
Way more boring than accounting in general imo
Definitely...I flourished in acc 1...2 I didn't like but I still did well and then intermediate I did pretty good and it was hard but interesting. I'm gonna take intermediate 2 next week
EddieDoyers
formerly eddiengambino
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Good luck with Intermediate Acct 2, one of the hardest courses I took in college. Spent many sleepless nights figuring out certain reconciliations
As long as you work out the practice problems regularly and can apply it in real life and tests though, you should be good b
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Good luck with Intermediate Acct 2, one of the hardest courses I took in college. Spent many sleepless nights figuring out certain reconciliations
As long as you work out the practice problems regularly and can apply it in real life and tests though, you should be good b
Preciate it. Yeah I already know it's gonna be pretty serious. Imma have to decrease my hours at work for this ****
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Just found out I am expected to go after my CPA (managing partner wants CPA's on staff so we can go after more contracts) my question is how do yall manage work & taking classes? I still need 23-25 credits to meet the 150 required to sit. I was told a 3 year plan would be fine and its nothing that has to be done now, but looking at 8 classes + working seems extra tough.
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You might be shooting yourself in the foot. Having Big Four experience is generally very respected in the labor market. If you look at high-level accounting (Controller, VP of Accounting, CFO, etc.) openings, they usually require a few years at a Big Four and a CPA license. If you don't do Big Four, you might be severely limiting the positions you'd be eligible for in the future.Appreciate the help (although it was a month ago
None of the Big 4 appealed to me except for KPMG, but they didn't want to give me an interview so...yea lol.
I think it's best to go Big Four first and do it for as long as you can. Then leave once you can't take it anymore. Think of Big Four as a boot camp.
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Just read through a majority of this thread, definitely peaked my interest into accounting now. The work flow and environment is what appeals to me. I'm 19 at a CC working towards my BA in Business Admin, which afterwards I plan on applying to law school to pursue a career in corporate law. Just wondering what are my options since I'm still young and only half a semester into college in regards to accounting. Appreciate any feedback. 
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Just read through a majority of this thread, definitely peaked my interest into accounting now. The work flow and environment is what appeals to me. I'm 19 at a CC working towards my BA in Business Admin, which afterwards I plan on applying to law school to pursue a career in corporate law. Just wondering what are my options since I'm still young and only half a semester into college in regards to accounting. Appreciate any feedback.
If you can't get into a top 15 law school then don't even bother with corporate law because your chance of getting a job in that field is slim to none.
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It is really early to tell for you, but If you are interested in accounting maybe receiving your BA in accounting will be most beneficial for your future in corporate law.
Most Lawyers who I know always tell me that they wish they had a better understanding of accounting. Especially since accounting fraud is mostly what they deal with.
Also, it isn't a bad degree to fall back on if Law does not end up being what you hoped it would be.
Most Lawyers who I know always tell me that they wish they had a better understanding of accounting. Especially since accounting fraud is mostly what they deal with.
Also, it isn't a bad degree to fall back on if Law does not end up being what you hoped it would be.
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And do as much research about law as early and objectively as you can. Meet lawyers and ask as many questions as you can. And don't focus on money. 90% of lawyers I know HATE their jobs.
When I left my original firm, I contemplated law school and even took the LSAT. Law has always interested me, from a perspective of contractual and other things related to structuring/finance.
Instead of going back to school, I found a different firm which provided me with what I was ultimately looking for as it related to Alternative Investments. Plus this was like 2010, so a TON of people were back in school due to the economy.
I had zero interest in a top law program - I selected a variety of three schools for different reasons that appealed to me, plus one "dream" school.
The law program is less important (aside from corp law) when pairing it with a CPA license.
Instead of going back to school, I found a different firm which provided me with what I was ultimately looking for as it related to Alternative Investments. Plus this was like 2010, so a TON of people were back in school due to the economy.
I had zero interest in a top law program - I selected a variety of three schools for different reasons that appealed to me, plus one "dream" school.
The law program is less important (aside from corp law) when pairing it with a CPA license.
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This is something that I've been trying to figure out for the majority of the time. I'm looking for a solid fall back in case things don't go according to plan, and since reading this thread along with some light research in regards to the Big 4 that you're all speaking on, it has caught my attention.
It's good to feel not so alone in this crossroad I'm facing when it comes to choosing what exactly I want to do and study. MY next objective is to look into this CPA and options towards achieving such a license.
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What do you guys think about going the CPA route from the jump?
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Do it and get it out of the way. It gets harder to find time to study after you gain more experience bc experience = more responsibility = BUSY
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I mean career wise
I may have the opportunity to intern with a firm, receive a job offer as I work through my MAcc that includes reimbursement etc.
And of course the CPA afterwards
From a perspective of career growth etc. what comments do you have about it
I may have the opportunity to intern with a firm, receive a job offer as I work through my MAcc that includes reimbursement etc.
And of course the CPA afterwards
From a perspective of career growth etc. what comments do you have about it
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In comparison to Big 4 etc.
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What sort of firm is it in terms of size and recognition?
How long will they ask you to stay on since they will reimburse you?
Are you going to do the MAcc in normal 1 year time or are you extending it over 2 years?
Do they have a department and industry that you like and are interested in? Will they place you there if you request it?
When you look for exit opportunities does the firm have enough of a name brand?
There are other questions to ask but these are most important. Shoot me a PM and I can maybe help guide you if you want. I'm starting in the field myself this September as I'm in the midst of a career change. Plus, you lurk around the Destiny thread, don't mind helping a fellow guardian.
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Man
I don't know yet, but these are all things I will look in to
I don't know yet, but these are all things I will look in to
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Man
I don't know yet, but these are all things I will look in to
Be careful to not pigeonhole yourself too early into something that will make you miserable and not give you wiggle room.
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My brother worked as a senior in tax at PWC. Crazy he would come home at 12 am when it was busy. He works at Sony pictures now.
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Graduated in May '13 with my BS in NJ. Planned on going for MAcc but its been on hiatus due to laziness and also change of ideal career paths. Spent the first two years out of college doing private work and took an offer with another firm as a staff accountant in DE.
After this much time doing in house work, I'm thinking I'd rather stay with this side of accounting. Especially seeing one of my close buddies kill himself at PwC, the work life balance just doesn't seem right in a Big 4 to me. Now that I'm done with school and seeing the real world, the more aggressive pay that comes with Public accounting (which I would not even try to dispute) just does not seem as important to me. I'm living on my own, traveling, exploring, and most importantly flourishing
At day's end, as long as you are happy in life, that's all that matters.
After this much time doing in house work, I'm thinking I'd rather stay with this side of accounting. Especially seeing one of my close buddies kill himself at PwC, the work life balance just doesn't seem right in a Big 4 to me. Now that I'm done with school and seeing the real world, the more aggressive pay that comes with Public accounting (which I would not even try to dispute) just does not seem as important to me. I'm living on my own, traveling, exploring, and most importantly flourishing
At day's end, as long as you are happy in life, that's all that matters.
There's a trade off between public and private, absolutely.
However, not all roads in public accounting lead to Big 4.
Trade off between the two - specialization which could lead to a better job more quickly in the private sector.
Personally speaking, I appreciate I have ZERO cap on my growth, paycheck and overall stability in public while still maintaining a work life balance. I have a lot of responsibilities as a Sr Mgr, but outside of busy season (which is its own devil) I find time for plenty of PTO, outings, and other things while working 45-50 hours. Our staff, unless there's something due, aren't doing much over 40, either.
However, not all roads in public accounting lead to Big 4.
Trade off between the two - specialization which could lead to a better job more quickly in the private sector.
Personally speaking, I appreciate I have ZERO cap on my growth, paycheck and overall stability in public while still maintaining a work life balance. I have a lot of responsibilities as a Sr Mgr, but outside of busy season (which is its own devil) I find time for plenty of PTO, outings, and other things while working 45-50 hours. Our staff, unless there's something due, aren't doing much over 40, either.
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Very good comments
