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Updated 14 days ago

Master of Taxation Program Question - 19 Replies

[QUOTE who="ozman2000 in Glen Cove, New York"]Hey guys I am getting my Masters in Tax right now but I do not have an accounting degree or any...

Todd Carreiro

Updated 28 days ago

Career advise on 44 yrs old who just passed CPA exam w/o experience - 52 Replies

[QUOTE who="5 in New Albany, Indiana"]Just wondering your perspective? Are you a current CPA or someone who has the afore mentioned hiring...

Howtostopbeingajoke

Updated 28 days ago

Unemployed accountants? - 23 Replies

What can I do to find people who need or want my services and can pay for it?

Joe Gagill

Updated 1 month ago

Entry Level CPA job - 381 Replies

[QUOTE who="J.K in United Arab Emirates"]Thanks. My daughter is a new immigrant and graduated from American University in the middle east. She has...

TLee86

Updated 1 month ago

Advice for a non-accounting major. - 61 Replies

Hi everyone, I graduated in 2010 with a Poli Sci BS and I'm working at a law firm as a legal assistant right now. I originally wanted to go to law...

Joe Gagill

Updated 1 month ago

Accounting/Finance world to being a Recruiter - 1 Reply

Depends on the agency. A big one like Robert Half well there's alot of stress to produce. An independent successful firm with a great owner that...

Misswifie in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 3 months ago

Unemployed for 2 years and need some advice - 6 Replies

I have been unemployed for 2 years now. I was laid off in Nov 07 at which time my father was diagnosed terminally ill so i took 4 months off to care...

Melissa in Toronto, Ontario

Updated 4 months ago

Is the bridging program necessary even with a business degree? Any input appreciated! - 1 Reply

I'm in my first year of my undergrad with accounting as my major This is a 5 year program but I am leaning towards dropping my major and just...

DCA1984 in Madison Heights, Virginia

How did you get your accounting job?

I have been having a tough time breaking into the accounting field, I was wondering how you became a successful accountant, what kind of job did you...

Luis Garcia in Hialeah, Florida

Updated 4 months ago

Becoming a tax auditor - 186 Replies

I'm in my last quarter of my masters in accounting program in Chicago. My undergrad was in marketing and I worked in sales for about 7 years. My...

J Medina in Apo

Updated 4 months ago

Bad credit and becoming a CPA - 93 Replies

Currently I am studying to become a CPA. I am having trouble with my credit cards and cant afford them any longer. Will having bad credit affect me...

jd in Redmond, Washington

Underempolyed Accountant and suggestions to get job offers

Hi, I graduated with a BS in Accounting 4 years ago, and have had limited experience in Accounting 1-2 years total. I have had 10+ interviews...

Average gal in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Updated 5 months ago

Is it realistic to pursue a job at the Big4 in your mid30s? - 2 Replies

I'm 35yo, pursuing a Masters in Accounting next year. Based on comments from this board, is it realistic to pursue a position with the Big 4 in your...

Bob in Charlotte, North Carolina

Accounting Career

Hello folks. I am 37, have a FT MBA (2005) from a decent Big Ten/Top30 school. Any rate, I've been working in an internal consultant/change mgt type...

nkrumah79@yahoo.com in London, United Kingdom

Updated 6 months ago

Accountant with no practical experience - 5 Replies

I have a B.A. in accounting without experience, can anybody show me how to get the experience in accounting since nobody want to give me a chance.

Sam Turrican in Ontario, Ontario

SJD Contractor Accountants

Hi guys, I've got an interview with SJD Contractor Accountants next week! Just wondered if you guys have heard of them or know much about them...

Career changer in New York, New York

Book keeping and Accounting

I am interested in going into something that will lead me into a career to possibly work for myself. I thought a bout accounting or possibly...

Career change in New York, New York

Updated 7 months ago

Big 4 vs Regional - 2 Replies

Hi everyone! I am looking at a job offer from a big regional cpa firm highly respected. Should I hold off and apply to a big 4? Recruiters have been...

Misswifie in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 7 months ago

Salary after 5 years experience NYC? - 1 Reply

Hi, I have 4 years experience going on 5 in tax. I am hearing from recruiters I can get around 65k base as a salary with bonus also. Is this too low?...

Accountant in New York, New York

Rothstein Kass

Anyone have any information on this company? Was thinking of applying here.

m from ny in New York, New York

From Individual Tax to Corporate

Hi, I have been working in individual tax for high net worth clients for 5 years out of college. Am I limiting myself in terms of career advancement?...

knicksfan in New York, New York

Hedge Fund accounting

Hi Guys, I am a tax accountant with about 5 years experience in Individual Tax specializing in ultra high net worth clients (hedge fund,private...

Trois in Chicago, Illinois

Changing career path to CPA

Hi, I graduated from college an year ago as an Economics major. I am currently in Chicago working as a temporary staff at store. I wanted to...

BlueN in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 9 months ago

Staff Accountant with an Associates Degree - 22 Replies

I'm just curious, is it possible to get a Staff Accounting job with just an Associate's in Applied Science Accounting? I'm not sure if thats the...

Rene Breton in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Updated 10 months ago

Accounting and Financial Analyst Position - 1 Reply

Hello ya'll, I'm a middle aged guy going back to college. I have two years of college from many years ago. My schooling is paid for and I must make...

me in Wilmington, North Carolina

Updated 10 months ago

Nonprofit Accounting - 3 Replies

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am considering a second career in accounting but would like to take a more unusual path...

Alice105 in New York, New York

Updated 11 months ago

OUT OF WORK CPA MBA-the mom - 3 Replies

HI THERE: I am a CPA MBA with a 16 years with one company as a controller, then took 6 years off to stay home with the children. Went back to...

Bluetea in Texas

Updated 11 months ago

College student thinking of becoming an Accountant? - 3 Replies

I graduated High School in 2011, but I didn't graduate with the best GPA, so I'm attending a Community College because A. It's cheaper, and B. I can...

Mike in Dickson, Tennessee

Updated 12 months ago

Computer Forensics and Accounting? - 2 Replies

I have a degree/training/certification/experience in computer forensics and I am considering pairing this with accounting. Is there any demand...

Introverted Accountant in San Francisco, California

Updated 12 months ago

is accounting good for introverts? - 5 Replies

I'm in my Senior year of High School and have a 3.8 GPA, taking AP Calc BC and AP English, and maybe AP Psych self-study. Anyway, I've been thinking...

edny33

Updated 12 months ago

PwC, Deloitte or Rothstein Kass?? please help me decide - 7 Replies

Hi Saltyan - where did you receive your accounting degree if you dont mind me asking?

Darren Sharp in London, United Kingdom

Updated 13 months ago

How to get hired as an accountant - 4 Replies

Hello everyone, I'm thinking about getting a degree in Accounting. I already have a Master's in Translation from a non-US University (which is no...

kitty in Seattle, Washington

should I just go for CPA exam?

Hi everyone, Here is my situation: I am currently a CMA and employed, got a degree in Accounting about 10 years ago. I am heading to a...

E. in Central District, Hong Kong

Updated 14 months ago

Masters in Accountancy in the states straight out of university? - 4 Replies

I'm in the second year of my finance degree right now. I'm taking courses to hopefully get a minor in accounting and am going for school mandated...

Sundizz in Suwon, Korea, Republic of

Updated 14 months ago

Changing my life...entry level accounting GMAT and CPA - 2 Replies

I graduated with a business economics degree in December 2007, and did quite a lot of coursework in accounting (but chose not to get the emphasis at...

Patricia in Jacksonville, Florida

Updated 15 months ago

cpa entry level jobs - 7 Replies

Very bad. I have CPA license since last year. No experience in public accounting. Working part time job for little monies in accounting dpt. ( mostly...

kitty in Kirkland, Washington

Updated 15 months ago

do you think employers are getting unrealistic on job requirements? - 2 Replies

I start looking a few weeks ago in accounting field. I feel employers are gettting very demanding on job requirements. For a general staff...

Kitty in Seattle, Washington

Updated 15 months ago

Look at how much average accountants make, $64k - 6 Replies

See the right hand side of your screen, and the graph says average accountants make $64k annually. What a big fat lie! Passing CPA exam with...

TJ in London, United Kingdom

Updated 15 months ago

Trying to get back in... suggestions? - 2 Replies

Hello folks, Here's my situation: graduated 2003 with BA Business, accounting concentration. Worked for a commercial bank in their credit...

accountingmom in Woodway, Texas

Transitioning back to Accounting Industry

Degree in accounting 1996. Worked in industry but in different states and jobs for 7 years. Was at home for 7 years w/kids. Been teaching high...

Julia in Granby, Connecticut

Mid-career change; CPA/MBA/MAcc salary for Big 4?

I've been working part-time teaching and doing a little consulting while I raised my family - and in the meantime added an MAcc and a CPA to my...

Joey-Bird in Merrick, New York

Updated 15 months ago

Should I go for a Master's in Accounting even though I have an MBA? - 4 Replies

Hi people, Just need some advice and suggestions on how I should approach my accounting future. I finished my MBA - Accounting from Keller...

Janeta in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 15 months ago

accounting concentration? - 1 Reply

Hi all, I'm about to turn 30 and am ready for a career change. I have a BA in philosophy and political science which I earned almost 10 years ago. ...

readytorun in Houston, Texas

Accounting positions for stay-at-home CPA mom (of 18 years) ready to work!

Does anyone have any comments, suggestions for a stay-at-home mother wanting to get back into the job market? I am a CPA and worked for a Big-6...

Crystal in Morristown, Tennessee

Advice on Becoming an Accountant

I'm 18 years old and in May I will graduate from a technology center with a certificate in accounting. I was wondering if anyone could give me some...

I4ITSolutions in Albany, California

Updated 16 months ago

Unemployed accountants? - 2 Replies

Middle-aged guy here been unemployed almost 3 years now from the accounting world. I have experience however I hold a business administration degree...

MStafford in Houston, Texas

Updated 16 months ago

Is AACSB accreditation necessary for accounting? - 3 Replies

Hi guys. If a school has a generally good reputation and good career services, is it okay if it isn't AACSB accredited? (I know this varies by...

Jessica in Pudsey, United Kingdom

Updated 17 months ago

What is your advice on finding an accounting job for a new grad? - 19 Replies

I recently graduated but cant seem to find a job in this town...i have looked online for jobs but everyone needs experiene...even entry level jobs...

Daxesh Fadia in Ahmadabad, India

Updated 18 months ago

Starting out... - 11 Replies

How did you get your start doing accountant work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular...

acctguy44 in Kennesaw, Georgia

Need help on a job choice

I have two offers for an internship and am trying to decide which one to take. They are for accounting and are with Georgia Pacific and the other is...

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