Category: Advice
Don’t Let this Semester Fall Apart
I get it, I get it. It’s homecoming season, football season, cuffing season, and so on. The holidays are just around the corner and you can already imagine the scent of sweet potato pie baking in your family’s kitchen (yes, sweet potato because we only use pumpkins as props where I’m from). If your mind has started to drift and you feel the semester starting to fall apart, allow me to redirect your attention.
5 Things I Should Have Done When Starting in Accounting
If you are just starting your full time role in accounting, here are a few things you should consider doing to make sure you get off to a smooth start.
Navigating the Career Fair
With recruiting season in full swing, you want to be sure that you are prepared for what lies ahead. Don't be that student at the career fair who just takes the free moleskin notebook and walks away. Make a connection that will leave a positive and lasting impression.
Getting Started | CPA Exam | REG & AUD
As promised, here are the final two parts to the series to "Getting Started with the CPA Exam". These are brief overviews on what you can expect during the process. Best of luck on your journey!
The CPA Exam | Getting Started | FAR & BEC
Many of you have reached out with questions about the CPA exam. With my journey having been a long one, I learned quite a bit about the process and made note of a few things along the way. Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when getting started on your CPA journey.
Preparing for a CPA Exam Retake
Have you recently failed the CPA exam but achieved a score of 65 or higher? Here is a short video where I share some tips on how to prepare for an exam retake.
3 Ways to Stand Out During Your Internship
It's that season! Many of you are starting new internships this summer and you want to make a great impression. There are so many things to consider when doing an internship and it can be overwhelming if this is your first professional job. I would suggest you read my old post, Internship Do's and Don'ts before starting. Now let's be clear, being a good intern is cool but it's not enough. You want to set yourself a part and show that you are worthy of that full time offer. Here are my top three ways to stand out as an intern.
Accounting Degree Secured, Now What?
The time has finally come for you to walk (or strut) across that stage and turn your tassel. You've worked tirelessly for this moment and it's finally here. Now that you've earned your degree in accounting, you probably have a cute little idea about how your future will play out. Here are a couple of things to consider.
The Struggle is Real
Wheeewwwww! This busy season has truly tried to take me out. I have made it a point not to freak out and to keep my overall health in mind. While these tactics have been helpful- I am still hanging by a mere thread. With the biggest deadline of the year just one week away- I [...]