I am a merchandiser at dr pepper... i NEVER want to do blue collar work AGAIN. A desk job sounds like heaven to me, not being around thousands of customers all day.... not having to drive all day around the city... not constantly lifting 50 pounds or pushing 100 lbs. Going to school this winter, I cant wait to begin this journey🥳
@@Zerohearts0 Pretty good, taking things one step at a time but still on track to get my masters in accounting. I actually did my first internship this past semester too but for now im back doing blue collar shit working my way through school
Accounting doesnt have to be boring. You just have to find the specialization that appeals to you. I'm moving towards forensic, fraud examination and litigation support accounting because that interested me more than tax or general A&A.
I'd say a con is being stuck at a desk all day but that could also be a good thing since you're not outside in the heat or driving in traffic. I think a pro would be that it keeps you sharp because it's interesting. Another pro is the fact that you can choose whether you work independently or with others right?
Oh man this is exactly what I was looking for for a while. There's plenty of med school/ law school vloggers but I couldn't seem to find that for accounting! Thank you so much for making these videos! I thought I was crazy for liking accounting so much lol I'm glad to see that there are people out there who aren't just doing it for the money, they actually like it. Awesome video!!
I totally agree! I search all the time for accounting videos and there’s very little out there.. hoping I can help with any questions people may have 😊
@Victor Mendoza it’s a good thing , makes the job much smoothly for accountants , plus it will help accountants do their work . I have seen robots fixing patients surgeries but they still need doctors to monitor the robot if they are doing the right thing, same with accountants need to monitor the automatic system to see if things are running smoothly and accountants still need to input some transactions if needed when the AI can’t do it because the rules and regulations are always changing so we still need humans to do all the detailed work sis, plus accountants are professionals in the field of money keeping and law of the business, no one else can do that swiftly than accountants. Accountants are important , if not the company would die
@@sweetcorn4590 I don't think you fully comprehend what you just wrote. IT can automate 90% of all accounting actives. Meaning that companies can hire MUCH MUCH less accounting staff than before. And with the continuing advancement of Self learning artificial intelligence and "big data" sciences, human accountants are really doomed.
Before I chose Accounting, I heard a lot of people saying accounting was boring, including accountants themselves. But after I finished college doing Accounting and worked for a period of time, I started wondering why in the world people thought accounting was boring. I think its just how other people perceived accounting work, because all other people see is a bunch of numbers and tables. And also, if an accountant only concentrates on making entries, and doesn't concentrate on the effects of making each entry and how it affects the financial position and how things can be improved, or how problems can be solved, then yes, "making entries" may seem boring. Accounting is a lot more than just making entries. I analyse the financial position, make forecasts, think about cash flows and recognize any problems that might arise, think about how they could be solved, talk to the management about the current and forecast financial position. Its also delightful to know that I know so much about the company, most of the time, even more than the managers. Accounting is boring if you make it boring. So far, I have loved what I'm doing and I don't see myself ever going out of the accounting field.
I worked as a chef for 13 year. Absolutely hated it after about the 5th year. No weekends off. You live at work and it's the same bullshit day in and day out. Bunch of uneducated drunks and drug addicts. And if you're not, you will be, give it time. I am 1 year into working my first entry level accounting job out of college and I absolutely FUCKING love it (pardon my French). I have fished, kayaked, golfed, never miss a sporting I want to see and I get paid more than I ever earned as a chef in my first job. You work with normal educated people. And I get to wear jeans every day. Anyone can work in a restaurant. Literally. Accounting weeds out those people. Professionals only. Best decision I made in my life
Nathan Sutter auto technician here and also considering it. I was in law school but backed out because I learned being a lawyer requires you to marry your job almost the same amount if not more than I am already. Life/work balance definitely my priority.
Thank you for this. I'm starting my journey to my bachelors for accounting so I was really happy to see this. I've gotten a lot of comments from friends & family saying that it was boring. I never thought it was and its nice to hear from a real accountant that it isn't (to you)! It's also nice to know that there are jobs out there.
So glad that it was helpful! A lot of people said the same to me and I realized if I liked it it really doesn't matter what others think about it. Good luck!!
Totally agree! ive had people tell me also that it was boring and it really made me question my career choice Though math was never my favorite subject I didn't mind it once I understood the equations and stuff. idk why but accounting seems really appealing to me, I also love the fact that you can easily find a job in other states if I wanted to move(which I do eventually). after taking a year and a half break from school trying to figure out what I want to do, I think I want to try this!
I've been in accounting since graduating but it wasn't for me after realizing it after 10 years. I've seen people who just do well with the monthly process and have nothing to complain about but are content with what they do. I realized boring not be the right term, but just wasn't the right fit for me overall. Accounting is a broad field so I wouldn't label it too quickly. I switched to programming but who knows if other areas of accounting would've fit me. Also, culturally I might've not been a fit in my view(female dominated in corporate). Too many variables.
I'm actually becoming a sophomore in high school this year and I've been interested in accounting since the 6th grade, and this is the year I can take the accounting class, and get involved in its various clubs. Been taking a lot of notes through videos and websites, and I'm hoping to at least prepared for the road ahead. Wish me luck!
Great video. I agree with you. I graduated on 2015 and became a CPA this year. You are on point especially with the homework and the additional time needed. I had great professors and that helped when the topics got to difficult.
Great video. I live in New Zealand and we use different accounting standards, but it's interesting to hear that accounting is the same everywhere! I think the accounting industry is definitely moving in a positive direction, with computers able to do so much of the book keeping, my role as a chartered accountant has really gone from tax compliance to business advisory. It's great that our services are adding value to clients rather just an agent to deal with the tax department.
I’m doing an associates in business admin and I’m going to do a bachelor’s in Accounting. I think this will be good for my knees(bad car wreck). I think it’s challenging but nothing good comes easy.
I switched my major to accounting after the class average in my financial accounting class was a 76 and I was getting a 94 👍🏻. I guess I’m just naturally good at it and honestly I enjoy studying it so far 😊
I'm going to switch my major to Accounting soon, I was originally going to go into Criminal Justice. The more I got into it, the less I believed that it's for me. I'm naturally good with numbers and I prefer to work alone, so. Yeah! 😁
Thanks for this! I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm one class away from my AA in accounting and will be moving all the way up to my MBA as soon as I can. I'd love to be a CPA one day. This is really helpful.
Hope everything is ok with you! I somehow found your blog last year and got so inspired, you showed this profession is a really 'tasty' way ))) now I enrolled into foundation accounting course and found that I love it!! I was very bad in math at school and never considered to be an accountant for this reason. I just wanted to say you big thank you for opening up something new for me!! We have so many prejudices sometimes.. how they say.. I wise woman knows her limits, a great woman knows she has none :D
Thank you, Sara, for this video. I'm a Philosophy major, but I've had Accounting in my head for so long and one of the reasons I didn't choose it at first was because of the school work, and I decided to do something I liked. But now that I have someone in my life, I realized that maybe it would be better to have a better career that is stable and makes more money (and thank goodness, I didn't take too many classes to throw off my time at university). Thank you, once again, and keep at it!
I'm planning to major in accounting in undergrad, then move on to law school to study corporate law. I don't mind if it's boring, I'm just a little worried about the difficulty level and usefulness
Gabbie hi, did you enjoy your accounting degree or are u just interested in both law and accounting, bc I’m interested in both but idk which one to pick
Honestly I started looking into accounting when I realized I LOVE math so I probably won’t think it’s boring. I’m going to be two grades ahead on math next year so that fun and I’m only in my first year of middle school.
that’s good! i was also 2 grades ahead on math, but when i moved my new school they didn’t have that option :( anyways, it’s good that you’re thinking about your future at such a young age. i’m 17 and i have to start thinking about college which i’m scared of because i’m an introvert!
I might be interesting in starting off this career. I’m currently a pharmacy tech and in a position where im not enjoying that much of my job. I realized that I would rather sit down and file all the prescriptions than actually working inside the pharmacy with customers lol.
Great video! Have been considering accounting as a career path. A day in the life would be awesome to see. Also maybe what kind of personality types would be best suited for accounting. Thanks!
Michael Atwood that's awesome! I've done a day in the life back in march if you want to check that out. I plan to do another one later this year. Still trying to figure out the best way to show everything. Also, from my experience an accountant can be any personality type. However, the majority of people are "owls". Meaning they are interested in details. Hope that helps!
Very helpful. I’ve always been a detailed oriented person. Whenever I’ve taken any kind of personality test the top careers always suggested were accounting or in finance. But I never considered this when I was young and now am 39. One of those wish I could go back in time instances, lol. But I’ve never been the greatest at math though and I think that was what kept me from considering this kind of career path.
My math skills and the fact that math wasn't my favorite subject growing up has also made me reconsider this career path but I think I'm still willing to try and see if I like it. I hope I do lol
Accounting has a lot to do to work with numbers, but the math skills you need for accounting is basic math "adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Maybe a little of easy algebra like solving for one variable. I never understand why when people know you are studying for accounting, always said you must be good in math.
Why am I here at 4 a.m. *youtube* lol. I remember I wanted to do this when I was younger, but now I have my own trucking business. This is a good career choice tho! keep working hard ma'am! 👋🏼 great vids.
Shinja Okinawa I have heard it can be very difficult to get a job if you don’t speak good English. I think knowing another language fluently could be very useful for international companies.
Thanks for this video, it was very informative! I'm trying to figure out which degree I should pursue and this really gave insight into the life of an accountant
A perk of getting a CPA is that when you retire you can still do taxes during tax season. I know someone that comes up to Chicago to do the taxes for people she's been working with for 20+ years. The money she makes Jan-Apr is her "fun" money. If you want to sit for CPA a masters in tax wouldn't hurt. Some schools allow you to do the 4 years+1 which means you get your MS in tax in a year. I believe you can get an MS in accy or an MBA the same way. It's hard work, but worth it. For anyone in school considering getting a masters, if you can do it, try to start right after your bachelors degree. Its hard if you wait cause life starts happening. I speak from experience. Its easier to put in long hours of work and school when you're in your 20s, not so much when you're in your mud to late 30s. When it hits 9 pm you wonder why you're still awake lol 🤣
This is actually helpful video!!! During my 2nd year of college, I want to do accounting but I heard its stressful. Last semester, I want to do finance but they said it's competitive. So I'm stuck between accounting and finance :/ But I want to go into business.
You could do both? Lots of my friends double majored in accounting and finance and that way you'll have enough credits to sit for the CPA if that is your plan!
Sara Marie I see because right now, I'm in community college majoring in math. So once I graduate in associate's degree then transfer to 4 years school. Can I change my major to finance/accounting????
Hi Shana! I suggest you do Accounting and Information Systems :) It is just a suggestion. Finance is a hard major to get a job for just because the major investment banks (JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, etc) look at the best business schools to hire. If you didn't go to a good school then it will be very hard to stand out, not saying it is impossible :). I know some of my accounting friends are doing accounting and information systems and they are heavily needed. If you could do more credits while you are in your community college, you may not need to double major. I suggest you meet with an advisor to determine if you can switch without going too much into debt. Please feel free to message me for any additional questions :)
SuperShana97, a math major will likely give you more credits in math than you'll need for a BA/BS in accounting and finance. Does you college offer a transfer degree? That would be the preferred way I should have gone but didn't. Covers many of the lower division classes so you don't need to take that at the university level. Speak with your advisor or look at the general requirements for a bachelor in account/finance at a few universities. See what classes will transfer for credits and which will be essentially in the electives section. The last thing you may want is to have an extra term of classes now that you find out aren't needed when transferring.
Michelle I. I never heard of Accounting & information system :/ I recently went to college fair and talk to few of them. They said you can change your major after you graduate from community college. I'm close to graduate so I think its too late to change it.
HELP ME A LOT. IM STRESSED OUT AFTER READING DREADFUL STORIES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES AND IM HERE STUCK IF I SHOULD REALLY PURSUE ACCOUNTANCY. COMING FRESHMAN THIS YEAR TAKING AN ACCOUNTING DEGREE. I SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL ANYWAYS. THANK YOUUU!!!
Sara Marie OH MY GOSH... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR NOTICING ME. IM CURRENTLY BINGE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS RIGHT NOW. IM FROM THE PHILIPPINES BTW, :) WE HAVE AN UPCOMING QUALIFYING EXAM IN A MONTH IN OUR UNIVERSITY TO SEE IF WE'RE QUALIFIED TO TAKE UP ACCOUNTING. DO U HAVE ANY ADVICE ON A FRESHMAN LIKE ME? HOPE U ANSWER HUHU
I had an accounting progressor who was the accountant for a major rock band. Got free concert tickets. Free trips around the country/ world. So it can be super exciting
That's a great question and something I struggled with when I was deciding what to do for grad school. Unfortunately I don't have the "right" answer. From my conversations with co-workers and HR representatives, people usually recommend getting an MBA because it not only gives you the hours you need to sit for the CPA but also, if you plan to move up and become a manager, having the MBA is way better than a masters in Accounting. Again, those were just the opinions I was given, I don't know if it's truly representative of everyone. Hope that helps :)
MS Accounting is better because you only take accounting courses that will make you a better accountant. MBA has too much general business focus that will duplicate what you learned in an undergrad business program and not enough accounting specific coursework. MBA is meant for folks who did not go through an undergrad business program, such as engineers, etc. And unless the MBA is from a top tier program, it has no prestige attached to it whatsoever.
Hi Tanya! If you are trying to get your 150 for the CPA and you are close to it then I suggest to finish some courses at your local community college. You don't need a masters degree because the CPA is the masters in accounting. With a CPA you are a well rounded and very marketable accountant. In terms of comparing the both, I would probably look into IT or data base (information system) I know people enjoy going into IT audits with that. But overall to compare those two I would go with the MBA. Remember the CPA is a lot better if you want to advance in the accounting world. Most accounting firms won't give you the manager position if you don't have the CPA (big four, and other relatively large firms, etc.) Please let me know if you have any other questions :)
Thanks for your video Sara really appreciated . I need some help to clear my doubts on Basic accounting like Bank Reconciliation statement, Suspense account, Fictitious asset, Accumulated depreciation, Bad debts, Provision for doubtful debts, Accounting ratios, Accrual entries, Concepts or principle of accounting, VAT calculation, cost and revenue, cash flow statement, Unearned revenue or deferred revenue, Contingent liabilities. Can you make one video and put in you-tube that will help me to increase my knowledge. Thank you.,
How much in school loans did you have after earning your BS in Accounting? How much will it cost to get your MBA? Did you attend State or Private College? Why do you want an MBA ?
Jill from Funding Happy I had over $30,000 in student loans after graduating with my bachelors degree in accounting. I graduated in December and had all my student loans paid off by June. It will cost me $20,000 to get my MBA. I will graduate in May and will pay off my student loans that same month. I attended a state school for my bachelors degree and a private for my MBA. Getting an MBA was one of the ways I could get enough hours to sit for the CPA exam and it’s also highly recommended in order to move up in a company. In my experience, all the student loans and costs have been more than worth it. As you can see, in my experience, I was able to make enough to repay everything in very little time.
Like I always say, I'm sharing my experiences. I was in the top 5% of my class so that definitely could have affected my experience with internships and jobs. Good luck!
Sara Marie that being said, do you need to be top in your class to work as an accountant? I'm curious as to what are the hiring standards for fresh grads.
Don't just apply for internships. That's the worst way and often leads to nothing. It's all about networking and making an effort the meet people in the company you want to work for.
Depends on the type of accountant you want to be. I know some that like to sit at their desk and work. I enjoy learning about all aspects of finance and how the business runs to better understand how my work fits in. If you like puzzles, finance can be a good fit.
Wh am I just seeing this now, your amazing and I love all the info you present with your journey. I’m 17 and wanted to ask you what I can do to get ahead and get a job similar to yours ?
Thanks for this video! I'm an accountant in Illinois and my son is talking about wanting to become an accountant and I think it'll be great for him to hear someone else's opinion of working in the field. A lot of what you said is what I've discussed with him. I'll be looking for your other video to share with him. 🙂
Hello, I have taken only 2 accounting classes in college so far and I found them extremely interesting. All my friends said they were boring but I actually thought they weren’t. Do you think this is enough reasons to change my major to accounting ? I was going for a major in business management but I’m not so sure anymore ....
If you major in both Accounting and Business Management, you will find a job quickly. It can also help you become an astute entrepreneur. That was the best thing I have done
I'm currently earning my associates degree in accounting. Now, I know I can't be an actual accountant with this degree, but will I even be able to get a job with it? Would it pay decent ($30,000-$35,000) enough for me to live on. I don't want to be rich, just comfortable. Would it be hard to find a job with this degree? Should I just stop now, and do something else, or finish this degree?
The pros definently outweigh the cons. I find it after 6 months in any job you do you get sick of seeing the same people after a while, this might be an option that eliminates that as you can keep moving around right?
Hi Sara! I’m currently a sophomore at UC Berkeley, but there is no “accounting” major. Would you recommend pursuing a major like business administration, data science, computer science, or economics, and then take accounting classes?
Yayyy thank you for this , it really help me , but I have one question, I am a junior in high school and I am interesting in accounting but one thing I have in mind is how do I get a internship?
Internships are usually available to juniors in college. I would recommend attending as many career fairs as possible and giving out your resume! That’s how I was able to get my first one!
can you please give me some tips about choosing major... cause I am declaring my major in this week....... I am thinking about double major in Accounting and Marketing.. is it ok??
Hi Sara! Just a quick question in regards to majoring in accounting. Long story short I discovered my love for accounting a little late (I'm currently a junior in undergrad) and I'm faced with a dilemma. I can either: 1. Major in accounting, bust out all the classes as fast as I can, cramming them into nearly 4 semesters and graduating a semester late, but with enough credits to take the CPA out of undergrad or 2. Majoring in economics and business, not have to cram, graduate on time and shoot for an MBA in accountancy to fulfill CPA requirements I already have a few internships in accounting with experience and just wanted to know if you had any advice for getting into the accounting field without a major in accounting. Thank you!
Not sure which state you're in or what classes your MBA will offer but in my experience, I learned the most about accounting in my undergrad classes. My MBA was more of an overview - basically the bare minimum accounting that a manager would need to know. If I was in your situation I would take the extra undergrad accounting classes. But maybe talk to a counselor and see what they recommend? Hope that helps!!
I was in my first semester in University, I transfered from CC. I changed my major right after because I knew I was in the wrong major. I took accounting and idk I honestly didn't find it boring. It's a lot of work but I had been a bio major lol so it really doesn't compare xD
What do companies think of someone with a community college degree or online degree? I've heard from some older people in various lines of work that someone with a community college degree is less likely to get hired than someone with a degree from a prominent school.
classclown55210 Accounting only involves basic math. If you’re more advanced, consider STEM majors like engineering or mathematics, it will open more doors for you with a better starting salary.
Is it difficult? Also I’m kinda worried that after I get my degree in accounting and all of a sudden I don’t like it anymore making me feel like I wasted my time and energy.
Love this video. I have a child as well and I’m going to school for my BA and I work. How do you balance it all? Do you work 40 hrs, & how many units do you take. I’m having problems balancing everything.
Thank you! That’s amazing! Yes, I work full time and I’ve taken a full load of MBA classes. I graduated yesterday so now I’m studying for the CPA and that’s around 30 hours a week for just that. It’s hard! All my free time goes toward studying. Obviously my husband being a stay at home dad helps, he picks up a lot of my slack at home and around the house.
Sara Marie Thank you. I’m an accounting major as well. I always wished someone would make videos about school work and a having a child. You are so inspiring. I’m also an EC planner fan, so your videos are on point for me :)
Im shy and purely introvert. I also get easily nervous when speaking to ppl Im not comfortable esp when they are a crowd. Does accounting requires good speaking skills? Esp infront of a crowd?
Not that I’m aware of, it’s just managing, recording, and organizing data and financial records, helping to do taxes, and making sure a client’s business is running smoothly.
Did you have enough time to join any clubs in college? I was really looking forward to joining two or three but I'm worried that it could affect my schoolwork
I’m a pre-nursing student and really starting to think of switching to accounting. My university offers a 5 year program in a masters in accounting which I think is very good. The only reason I’m doing nursing right now is because of my parents who one is a nurse and the other a lab technician. I’m going to be a sophomore in the fall and I’m not sure if this is the best step now cause I may be held back for graduation with the required classes? Sorry for the long rant I’m just looking some for advice :^)
I am currently working on a degree(associate's) in the medical field and probably will graduate next summer, looking forward to land a better job. But, I am also planning to take some accounting classes in a community college then transfer to an online degree program. Is it okay to study accounting online? Such as WGU?
dose your work let you have a life or are you always stuck working? traviling around sounds grate but i like the idea of enjoying the travil like checking things out camping.
Glad you enjoyed it! How exciting! The days go by extremely fast especially during quarter close. Don’t get me wrong, there are some slow days but it’s nice to work on improvement projects. Good luck 😊
Do you have any tips to help with accounting? I'm in college and my professors aren't very helpful and there's no tutors at my school for accoutning and I like studying it and I study a lot but I struggle and it gives me a lot of doubt.
I just graduate with an BS in accounting. In my personal opinion and from my personal experience, accounting is a subject that you have "do it" to " learn it". The best way to really learn it is to practice it over and over again till you remember it.
Sara Marie that is the problem. I did not have an internship. So now everywhere asking for experience that i dont have. Eventhough i indicated that i dont need to be paid in my resume, nobody accepts me (and I have a 3.74 gpa )
Sara Marie yes im one of those people who looked up what its like for a job like this. I really appreciate you helping me make the desicions better. I commented that without much thought so to me it doesnt make much sense why i said that.
