Accounting My girlfriend always tells me I need to cook more but it’s hard when that’s what I do at work all day

I am a Masters Accounting student in Chicago, 4.0, 29yrs old. I currently have been working in the investment management industry for several years in regulatory compliance. I decided to go back for my CPA and transition into public accounting. I work full time and go to school during the evening.

I had several interviews for nationals, but some of the smaller firms and all big 4 have rejected me for on campus interviews. I have done as much recruiting as possible, talked with everyone, gone to events, etc. What can I do as a next step to try to get in? Is it possible to try and circumvent the campus process and force my resume through?

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How to answer "where do you see yourself in 5 years" without shooting yourself in foot?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 06:10 PM PDT

Is the safe answer "A manager/senior manager within a public accounting firm" and obviously any CPA goals you have?

Like I don't want them to think I plan on leaving after a few years.

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one month in, dejected at big 4

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 10:47 AM PDT

just started in advisory at a big 4 firm. long story short, I have little to no human interaction on a day to day basis when I come into the office and haven't met my project team yet bc they're 5 hours away and having me work remotely. coach (who i just met) is leaving the firm. Project team expected a more experienced person on the team than they got (which they're NOW aware of, as I repeated it 3-4 times that this is my very first engagement) as well... but manager went out on PTO this week without telling me what my tasks were.

based on the experiences of my friends who just started, this doesn't seem normal. I feel dejected and like my utilization is going to be in the shitter for the year. I don't even know who i can reach out to. This is more of a vent than anything, but I'm also open to advice on how not to cry in my cubicle every day.

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How to deal with a partner who works in a big 4 - any advice?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 07:36 PM PDT

Hi, Reddit!

I've never used Reddit before but figured I should give it a try.

Is anyone on here the partner (like I am) of an accountant from a big 4 accounting firm? And if so....how do you deal with the abysmal hours?

We live in the New York City area and my partner works for a B4 in Manhattan and I have never, ever experienced workaholic culture like this. 12-14 hour days seem to be the expectation at least half the year, and during busy season, 15-16 hour days, 6 days a week.

I want to express some empathy for my partner working these hours as he seems to be trying to balance home and work, but try as he might, he can't.

Rather than empathizing, I often find myself getting enraged and sad about these hours and the lack of time we have gotten to spend together since he started at a big 4.

It just seems to be never ending and feels like the firm is like another person he's cheating on me with. It sounds crazy, but it's really how I feel very often. It gets everything and the rest of us are left for whatever scraps are leftover.

Anyone else been in this position? Anyone else feel this way? If so, how do you deal with it?

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Career suicide?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 11:58 AM PDT

I'm a CPA and I've worked 2 years at Big 4 before spending a year in a small niche business. Wasn't working out as planned so took an offer for a Senior FP&A position at a Fortune 50. I will be in this position for 2 years before I would leave.

My wife has an opportunity to go to law school which I completely support, but there aren't many "prestigious" jobs in her target school's area. Best paying jobs tend to be for the University itself, or smaller businesses in the area.

If I work for the university for 3 years while she completes her degree, would my exit ops vanish? I enjoy large org work, so it's something I'd want to get back into once we move back to a larger city. I feel like I could position it well should I get an interview, but I'm concerned I wouldn't make it that far with the type of work I'd be doing for 3 years.

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Now THIS is how you learn Excel

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 10:07 AM PDT

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What's the best way to research a firm?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 07:41 PM PDT

I keep being told to do research a firm before interviewing, but when I Google them what I get is like "they're CPAs and have an address..." What type of research should I do?

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Received an email back from a recruiter after I sent a follow-up email

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 09:08 PM PDT

To bring some context behind my question. I went to a networking event at school and really hit it off with a recruiter. He told me to email him personally with a blurb about me and my resume. I sent a follow-up email the next day, thanking him for his time and attention and also attached my resume. I have just received an email back from the recruiter and he essentially said that he would personally pass along my resume to the head of the recruiting department and that I would be contacted within the next 2-4 weeks. I just need to know if I should reply back or if I should just wait it out until someone get in touch with me. Thanks!

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BIG4

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 09:00 PM PDT

is big4 accounting work hard or just draining?

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What is the work really like?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 02:44 PM PDT

I am a student and have had previous work experience not related to accounting. On the job I typically would get work done on time or a little early. At school it's the same with homework assignments and chapter tests. However, exams almost cripple me with anxiety despite averaging an A or B. I was wondering what the work flow is like as an actual accountant. I know busy season can be upwards of 60 hours, but that is typical to what I've worked/asked for in past jobs. My work ethic is keeping busy and if not busy, finding something to keep me busy and/or going over previous years of data for something I can learn.

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Anyone else hate Accounting lectures but does better self teaching themselves through internet resources, homework, and textbooks?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 08:35 PM PDT

For some reason during lecture the information just go through my head but when I self teach myself I do better

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How loyal should you be to your firm?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 08:26 PM PDT

Do you shop around looking for other opportunities? How many years do you think you owe your firm? Are you planning to stick around for a while?

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Contacting a recruiter I haven't met before?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 07:55 PM PDT

I'm currently in a city that does not have a certain Big 4 office. They had a posting on our university career website for an office 6-7 hours away from me. I managed to stop by their booth during the Career Fair but unfortunately was unable to talk to the recruiter. I did however manage to snag her business card.

Would it be of worth to email her to see if she would like to meet up if she is in town? On campus recruiting begins next week and I'd like to try and get at least a first round interview.

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Accounting Cycle

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 11:33 AM PDT

Identity and Analyze Transactions
Journalize
Post to the ledger
Unadjusted trial balance
Adjusting entries
Adjusting trial balance
Financial statements
Closing Entries
Post Closing Trial Balance

Where would correcting entries fit in here? Thanks

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Networking help

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 09:22 PM PDT

I didnt get into any firm during fall recruit and I finish my degree this semester in December. Who should I be networking with right now to try having a job in January at a public firm?

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Forgot to submit application online.

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 06:56 PM PDT

EY application submission deadline was last night for my school.

They told us decisions would be made on October 1st, with a video submission due October 2nd.

After a full day of not hearing anything, I decided to check Handshake to make sure I followed all steps.

It turns out that I forgot to submit the application via their website as well.

I emailed my recruiter immediately, do you think I am screwed? I also have an employee referral.

There are so many god damn steps involved with every application. It's only one day late, I hope to god they're willing to work this out with me.

Thoughts?

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[Looking for Advice] - First day, First real accounting job!

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 08:52 AM PDT

Hello Guys,

I'm starting a position in Audit at one of the Big 4 in Canada, and I am pretty nervous. I don't have any internship experience and am starting as a recent grad.

I was wondering if any of you had any advice at all to share. Perhaps some best practices, or something you wish you knew when you had first started. From building work relationships to career advancement, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

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Summer Intern help

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 09:01 PM PDT

If you are offered a summer internship at one of the top 10 accounting firms do and they offer you a full time job is it for the next year or for that fall? Like if I got a summer internship this year would I start fall of 2018 or do they offer full time for the fall of 2019? I have an interview at Grant Thornton and I'm curious! Thank you

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1st year Staff and 1 month in I think this is a terrible career choice for me. Am I just a whimp?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 11:28 AM PDT

Little background: I just graduated this past summer with my BComm. in Accounting. I got an offer last year (2017) during fall recruiting with a small CPA firm (less than 30 people) to start last month.

However, as I was finishing my degree I (somehow, don't ask me how) landed an 8-month internship offer (Jan. to August) of this past year, working in IT as an Agile Product Owner/Business Analyst in the Banking sector. Despite not having any technical background as far as software goes, I love IT and all things tech so I dove head first, picked things up quickly on the fly and I performed well at my internship and was very well received by my peers. I loved everything about it and the people who I'm still quite close with.

Even though I knew that my internship would be winding down and I'd be starting my full-time career now in Public Accounting, I didn't think I would miss my last job this much. I literally hate my life for the past month. Not just the learning curve- which is fine and to be expected- but how incredibly mundane all of this is. Staring at spreadsheets and bookkeeping/tax software for 8-9 hours and accruing billables just seems so soul-crushing. Keying in bank transactions for recs., I literally find myself looking out the window downtown and looking down and envying the Baristas at the Starbucks in the adjacent building.

I know that people will say that this is normal and that I'll get through it- but I am having a difficult time rationalizing my career when my heart's not really set here at all. I've already started job searching hard for positions that pay comparably and have more of a customer service/sales/engagement component to it. I'm going crazy not moving my body or talking to people.

TL;DR- I think I'm in the wrong career but am I just being a little bitch by not sucking it up? Any feedback- good or bad- appreciated. Thanks. :)

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Big 4 chances?

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 08:41 PM PDT

Has anyone here gotten an internship for a big 4 with <3.3GPA or lower? I think my strongest quality is definitely my interpersonal skills but just haven't been able to get the first interview rolling. I've also been putting a lot of effort into improving my resume as well. Any advice would help.

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Desperately Seeking an Intermediate Accounting Tutor for a Final

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 06:04 PM PDT

I have a cashflow worksheet/statement project for my intermediate Accounting final and I have mangled it beyond recognition.

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