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Five Obvious Sources You Should be Using That You’re Probably Overlooking
When I first started in public accounting, for whatever reason I made things really complicated. I was so used to asking questions, that I would forget, many of the answers could be easily found online. I am not going to pretend that I don't still harass my co-workers with excessive questions, because I do. However, I have found the following sources to be very helpful in completing my daily work.
WORKING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE
When you start a new job or move departments, you often get to meet and work with new people. This can be a great opportunity to learn from individuals more seasoned than you, others who challenge you to think outside of the box, and people who are an all around great time. However, this can also be the time you get stuck on an assignment with that jerk whose mere presence puts you in a bad mood. The reality is that you are not always going to work with people who align with your personality preference. You should, however, be able to have a healthy work relationship with them. I put together a few basic guidelines that have worked for me.
What to do During [Not So] Busy Season
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With many of the year’s biggest deadlines in the rear view, you may be finding yourself with less to do at work each day. If you have been using this time to browse Pinterest boards, or shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalogue I have some suggestions that may be more productive and accounting related.
Busy Season Must-Haves
Busy season is fast approaching and if you are letting out a long sigh in anticipation, I totally get it. If this is your first busy season, brace yourself -- it is exactly like the stories you've probably heard from other accountants. Not to worry though, if you plan accordingly you will have a prosperous season. Every accounting professional has a few things that help them focus during busy season. Here is a list I put together of my "busy season" must-haves.
Overcoming CPA Exam Failure
You studied day and night, stopped drinking, stopped hanging out with friends and spent so much time in the library that people knew not to sit in your unofficial assigned seat. Yet somehow, you still did not pass the exam. Although I am sure life feels as though it is ending, as someone who knows firsthand-surely it is not. Here are a few of the ways you can overcome exam failure.
Choosing Between Audit and Tax
Okay, so I recognize it has been a while since the last blog and I sincerely apologize. I have been prepping for the CPA exam and had to abandon all life outside of studying. Now that I have finished testing, let's talk career moves. I meet a lot of students who know they want to move into public accounting, but struggle to decide between audit and tax. Let's break down a few differences.
Internship DO’s and DON’Ts
So you have landed your first "vision board worthy" internship, congratulations! Internships are a great introduction to what the profession will feel like and the learning and networking opportunities are plentiful. Here are a few things to consider so that you maximize this internship to its full potential. DO: Be Punctual It is critical that [...]
4 Tips for Small Talk
If you entered the field of accounting thinking you would avoid the anguish of having to interact with people, you have gravely misjudged this field. The field of accounting, particularly public practice, requires that you have strong communication skills. These skills need to go beyond simply knowing where to put the comma or understanding the difference between "who and whom". Some of the most important relationships I have established, both personal and professional, blossomed from small talk. If you are thinking that you are super awkward and simply cannot "do" small talk, just stick to these basic tips.