Oh Hey! I get so many questions regarding accounting and finance careers. My goal is to cover more than the CPA on this platform. In today's video I will be doing an overview of the CFA credential as compared to the CPA license. There is not one credential that is better than the other as [...]
I am back now and ready to catch up. First things first- I quit my full time job in accounting. I actually did it! I had been in my role as an investment accountant working for a large insurance company for two years. There is a recap of what my first year in corporate was like posted in another blog. While it was a fantastic job, I had to let it go. In today's video I will be sharing how I knew it was time to quit my job and what I did to prepare for my departure.
Oh hey accounting students! We are nearing the end of the semester and this is around the time when students have that "come to Jesus" moment. If you have started to realize that you are failing or seriously underperforming in accounting, there may be time to turn it around. I have not failed an accounting course before but I did come very close and ended with a "C". The Accounting department never let me forget that "C" either, but I digress.
In today’s video I am sharing three of the best accounting channels on YouTube that help with learning. While there are countless other YouTube channels that speak to the accounting experience (like The Accounting Struggle) sometimes you just need to know how to convert from cash to accrual accounting. These channels will help you with that.
Oh hey! Ever wondered what an accountant does all day? Well spend the day with me from sun up to sun down as I tackle a very busy work day. In today’s video I am taking you with me on the first day on month end close, which is always a busy day. Next, I am giving you an inside look at how I tackle my other day to day tasks as an accountant.
Oh Hey- I missed you guys! It's been a couple of weeks since my last upload- apologies. I have been swamped with work and life so it has been hard to record this. At any rate, I'm back and today I am going over three different accounting career types that you should consider. I know [...]
Oh hey college students! For those of you entering college this Fall and thinking about what to major in-allow me to make a suggestion. Choosing accounting as your major affords many benefits. Today I am discussing five reasons to major in accounting. In the video I mention two podcasts -Earn Your Leisure and Trappin Anonymous- [...]
I think most people would agree that accountants are highly skilled individuals. Accountants are known for being experts at analyzing, critical thinking, and problem solving. There are a plethora of skills you will need to develop to have a successful career in accounting. In today’s post I am sharing five basic skills that you need to be successful as an accountant. This is most certainly not an exhaustive list, but I believe these skills to be essential. These skills are easily transferable to other roles and can be developed and strengthened over time.
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning as it relates to the accounting industry. The question is often, "are machines replacing accountants?", or "are robots taking over accounting jobs?". Today I am discussing why you should view these technological advances as opportunities rather than threats.
It's busy season again and now is the best time of year to get practical experience as an accountant. There are so many things that you will learn how to do (and how not to do). If you are starting a new internship this month in accounting, take a look at the video to learn what you can expect.
