Training to be a CA in the UK. Working for one of the big 4 in audit, at the moment I’m afraid.
Tax accountant here. Looking forward to the 15th like Jamie Eason is waiting to fuck me.
[quote]doubleh wrote:
Tax accountant here. Looking forward to the 15th like Jamie Eason is waiting to fuck me.[/quote]
eh, the New York return is fucking mint.
But I feel your pain. I’ve already BILLED 40 hours this week and it is only 3pm on Wednesday. That doesn’t include, lunch & dinner, commute time and fuck around time.
I am an HR Manager, and I have had to recently hire a TON of accounting/finance candidates due to our companies recent growth spurt.
I know that at least in Utah, you have to have an MBA/MAcc and 2000+ hours working under a CPA to even sit for the exam…FWIW.
The way to catch my eye is to have a MBA/MAcc, 3+ years in public accounting (preferably big4, but any decent size firm will do).
Beans is right, the market is flush with accounting talent right now, I have Big 4 candidates coming out of my ears.
Tax accountant, work for my father’s CPA firm.
Two parts of my exam done FAR and REG. Pretty sure I was the last dude to get grandfathered in with 120 hours in the state of New York.
I pray that we don’t have to work that weekend after the 15th although I’m sure we will.
Egyptianbulk your job sounds pretty sweet, you must be a smart motherfucker.
Pretty much hate my job, although I really like the people I work with.
[quote]countingbeans wrote:
[quote]Teledin wrote:
[quote]egyptianBulk wrote:
Just a place for people like us to hang out discuss the work-life balance aspect of things. The shock in the eyes of wimpy accountants when they see u waalking in for the first time.[/quote]
Haha funny about that, I went to the assessment center for the states biggest vehicle insurance company. As soon as I walked in, EVERYONES head turns and they all stare at me like I’m some alien. I was the thickest dude there out of 120.
puts on shades[/quote]
My boss calls me Arnold, and does an impression when he does it.
Everyone thinks I’m on gear. (There have been serious discussions about it too. So, baggier shirts and pants are a must. Client perceptions are important.)
It isn’t hard to stand out in an office, and it can be a detriment. [/quote]
I’m with beans on this one. My last boss (company CEO) said in a manager meeting one time that “I was like an accountant…but bigger”. At 6’3" and 210 pounds, I can’t hold a light to some of the guys on this site (at was 220 when employed by that company). Shows you what kind of image accountants have.
Like beans said - perception is important. I had to go on a cut so I wouldn’t look so “big” to the rest of the staff. The “meat-head” perception is still out there - not a good one if you’re an accountant!
[quote]swimmer2500 wrote:
[quote]countingbeans wrote:
[quote]Teledin wrote:
[quote]egyptianBulk wrote:
Just a place for people like us to hang out discuss the work-life balance aspect of things. The shock in the eyes of wimpy accountants when they see u waalking in for the first time.[/quote]
Haha funny about that, I went to the assessment center for the states biggest vehicle insurance company. As soon as I walked in, EVERYONES head turns and they all stare at me like I’m some alien. I was the thickest dude there out of 120.
puts on shades[/quote]
My boss calls me Arnold, and does an impression when he does it.
Everyone thinks I’m on gear. (There have been serious discussions about it too. So, baggier shirts and pants are a must. Client perceptions are important.)
It isn’t hard to stand out in an office, and it can be a detriment. [/quote]
I’m with beans on this one. My last boss (company CEO) said in a manager meeting one time that “I was like an accountant…but bigger”. At 6’3" and 210 pounds, I can’t hold a light to some of the guys on this site (at was 220 when employed by that company). Shows you what kind of image accountants have.
Like beans said - perception is important. I had to go on a cut so I wouldn’t look so “big” to the rest of the staff. The “meat-head” perception is still out there - not a good one if you’re an accountant![/quote]
Yeah, it’s one thing that has been on my mind. I’d never use it as an excuse though.
Fortunately most of the recruitment officers here are female, so it “shouldn’t” be as rampant.
I just started with a really small firm about a month ago, right in the middle of tax season. I’m learning a lot, but mostly that I don’t know JACK SHIT, and that 90% of our clients are really old people. I’ve passed the exam in November and have 150 credit hours so I’ll be a CPA in 18 months. I’m looking to get my masters in tax, the firm will pay for it too. Anyone here go that route?
I’m actually not looking forward to the 18th, they have me going right into audits at the end of the month which I really don’t want to do. They do audits of all the local townships and small governments. I remember hating government accounting with the intensity of the sun in college, so I’m a little miffed.
It’s a trip. All the auditors there are guys, and all the tax people, save one, are women. I’m beginning to think there’s a connection somewhere.
For the tax guys: What do you guys do once tax season is over? The tax seniors at work tell me that they’ll occasionally go on audits, but not much else except quarterlies and estate planning.
Finally, how do you guys find time to lift? I’m only lifting twice a week and it’s only like a 20 minute squat and bench routine.
Doing my Masters in Accounting at U of T. Finishing next year.
What do you guys think about auditing? The way my program is structured and the co-op jobs that come with it, I’d spend a lot of time auditing in order to get my Chartered Accountant designation. After that, I was thinking of moving to something in the industry. My dream job is something in the NFL, but obviously I’m open to anything.
My question is, how long is too long in auditing? Anyone have experience doing audit?
Hello, I’m the daughter of an accountant and I just want to thank you all for giving up your lives from January to April 15 (or 16 or 18 or whatever date Tax Day is now) to make sure people do what they are legally obligated to do: PAY TAXES so the government and shit can still operate (sort of).
I’ve worked for the past 5 years as a bookkeeper and accounts receivable/collections/skip trace. I’m not a CPA though.
I thought about becoming an accountant, then I realised that every year in almost 100% of business schools the accounting program fills up, and economist degrees get paid more (especially if they have a finance degree). But thank you, I’m sure it’ll be fun working with you guys after I graduate (hopefully it’s Beans because the rest of you pencil necks are dry as a Utah county).
This cracked me up:
A business man was interviewing applicants for the position of divisional manager. He devised a simple test to select the most suitable person for the job. He asked each applicant the question, â??What is two and two?â?? The first interviewee was a journalist. His answer was â??Twenty-two.â?? The second was a social worker. She said, â??I donâ??t know the answer but I m glad we had time to discuss this important question.â??
The third applicant was an engineer. He pulled out a slide rule and showed the answer to be between 3.999 and 4.001. The next person was a lawyer. He stated that in the case of Jenkins v Commr of Stamp Duties (Qld), two and two was proven to be four. The last applicant was an accountant. The business man asked him, â??How much is two and two?â?? The accountant got up from his chair, went over to the door and closed it then came back and sat down. He leaned across the desk and said in a low voice, â??How much do you want it to be?â?? He got the job.
I’m a second year business student. I have been thinking that I would like to get into accounting in the oil and gas industry.
An recommendations? Specific major/minor? Specific classes? Designation?(Canada)
Question. If you’re computing cash flows from operations using the indirect method, what do you do in the event of a gain on the sale of an asset? You counted a gain in net income, and you received cash for it, so would you do nothing? In the event of a loss I figure you would have to ass the loss amount back since it’s a subtraction from net income not accompanied by a loss of cash. But do nothing in the event of a gain? Shit’s confusing guys.
Hey guys, new to the site and just starting off on the weights and healthier living. This is the last place I thought I’d find an accountants’ thread…I worked as an auditor for 1 of the big 4 for 3.5yrs, now I do management analysis for a manufacturing company. I don’t miss the insane working hours…
Mucha
How much would it cost to get my personal taxes done by a studly T-Nation accountant?
Thanks for the tips, countingbeans. You’re actually the one that inspired me to persue this, so… thanks?
[quote]Mad HORSE wrote:
Thanks for the tips, countingbeans. You’re actually the one that inspired me to persue this, so… thanks?[/quote]
Ha, you are welcome. But FTR I’m still at work 7:30pm on a Friday, but it is the last week so… 
I don’t know, there is more to this work that debits and credits. I help people live their dreams everyday. (Some people are better dreamers than others.) That is why I prefer a small firm.
And thank you for the kind words.
[quote]belligerent wrote:
Question. If you’re computing cash flows from operations using the indirect method, what do you do in the event of a gain on the sale of an asset? You counted a gain in net income, and you received cash for it, so would you do nothing? In the event of a loss I figure you would have to ass the loss amount back since it’s a subtraction from net income not accompanied by a loss of cash. But do nothing in the event of a gain? Shit’s confusing guys.[/quote]
If I answered this would I be doing your homework for you? LOL
Cash Flows are a bitch until you get it. Once you get it you’ll feel like a moron for not getting it.
The conversion from accrual to cash is the same way. So difficult at first, but once you get it, you feel stupid as hell for not before.
[quote]tmay11 wrote:
I’m a second year business student. I have been thinking that I would like to get into accounting in the oil and gas industry.
An recommendations? Specific major/minor? Specific classes? Designation?(Canada) [/quote]
Work for a CPA firm that does work for companies in that industry for 5 years, then apply for a controller position.
[quote]TK52 wrote:
What do you guys think about auditing? [/quote]
Prefer it to tax. Accounting, audit & business are my favorite, but I do find tax interesting.
Everyone is going to be different though.
How anal are you?
[quote]TommyGunz32 wrote:
I pray that we don’t have to work that weekend after the 15th although I’m sure we will.
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We both know you’ll be in on Monday the 18th. LOL
Worst mistake you can ever make is thinking about going home. Once you do, you are done. Just have to focus and kick ass.