Career questions tagged accountant
An accountant is a professional who studies and tracks financial information for businesses, other organizations, and for individuals. They provide information on decisions related to spending and saving money by preparing financial statements, studying costs,... Read more Show less
What is the most common thing Financial advisors do?
#financial-aid #college #accounting #money #finance
What can I do as a high schoolers to help my progress of becoming an accountant in college?
I want to become an accountant. #accounting #business #finance
What does an accountant do on a typical day?
#business #accountant #accounting
what are the biggest responsibilities of an accountant?
Everything that has to do with economy and finances has always caught my attention. I have the basic knowledge about the career but wanted to know what is the main responsibility in the job of an accountant #college #accounting #business
Want to go into advisory / management consulting. Which is a better stepping stone? Audit or Tax?
Hi. I'm an accounting fresh graduate who is currently trying to complete ACCA. I would like to go into advisory or management consulting but lately there are no responses from Big4 and other consulting firms. Therefore, I might have to start my career in either external audit or tax. Which of these two would be a good stepping stone to help me carve a career in consulting? #consulting #accountant #career #business #tax
How do I get an opportunity to intern in one of the Big Four accounting firms?
I am currently majoring in Accounting and I will be a Junior next semester (Fall 2019). I am really interested in interning in one of the Big Four (KPMG, YE, PWC, and Deloitte). There are locations near me and I have started applying to two of them, but what do these firms look for in a student? Are there any suggestions, things to look into, or courses I should take that would help me land a spot with them? #accounting #finance #business #BigFour #KPMG #PWC #ErnstYoung #Deloitte #CPA
Best way to earn 150 credits to take the CPA Exam?
I'm currently a sophomore at Rutgers Business School majoring in accounting and want to know what would be the best way to earn those credits. Should I double major, get my masters, minor in a few things, or do something else entirely? I'm planning on doing auditing for the big 4, but I'm open to advice on other accounting career paths as well. #accounting #cpa #cpaexam #career-counseling
What is the most fulfilling aspect of your job in the fields of accounting, auditing, consulting, and/or taxing?
People like me often search for jobs that will allow them to make a difference in the world and give their life purpose meaning, and direction. Who knows? Maybe accounting could realize that goal. #accounting #auditor #auditing #accountant #consulting #tax #taxation #consultants
Besides a high GPA, what extracurricular or activities do the big 4 firms like to see?
As an accounting major, my target dream employer is of course the big 4 firms. I was told recently that grades are the first thing that they look at before even considering everything else, so I am shifting gear to focus on that. However, I am now wondering what sort of extracurricular or activities will help me become a more appealing candidate to these firms. #accounting #employment #college-recruiting #cpa #big-4
Due to the competitive nature, do Big 4 firms discriminate against students who start at a community college?
So I am a student at community college for financial reasons, however I do not want that to make me a 'weaker' candidate. If it does, what can I do to set myself apart from the pack? #accounting #community-college #auditing #working-in-big-companies #deloitte #ey #kpmg #pwc