Pros & Cons of Being an Accountant | Salary, Work-life balance, & Q&A 

Yes. As an accountant/accounting or finance major you’ll never be without a Job. I advise so many people struggling with majors to go into accounting. I negotiated my salary and make more than what CPA’s make when I worked in industry and now back in public accounting. The options are endless. Great video

Your room look like it smells of autumn leaves and pumpkin spice with a drizzle of cinnamon glaze

Love seeing other brown skin girls in accounting. Until now I’ve always been the only one in my department or even my office. my current company is actually pretty diverse and my manager who is Financial Reporting Manager is a brown skin woman. But yes accounting provides such a stable income. I actually have a bachelors and I’m closer to $100k than $50k and I’m under 30

I love when you said “you can do anything with an accounting degree” it made me feel better just in case I find out I don’t like it

I'm glad that I came across your video. I am over 30 years old so I just want to tell people to keep going. I first went off to college and majored in the beauty industry becoming a cosmetologist. After a few years running my shop I then went to college to get my AS in Computer Information Systems and now this year I graduate with my BBA in Accounting. Thank you for the motivation.

I'm 31 JUST starting my journey into accounting school, will my age affect my job prospects? I won't be graduating until I'm around 35 or 36. It'll be my first degree, I've only been a service worker but finally FINALLY found what I wanted to do, had the income to do it, and the time. I'm just SO scared I 'waited' too late.

Your #1 Pro was also my number #1. I do have my CPA and now almost 20 years in, I want for NOTHING financially. Could retire early if I wanted to. Literally best decision of my life. Getting my nieces into it too. As a black woman accounting/tax/audit have been great for me. I would say the benefit of the CPA is that if it comes down to you and another candidate without it, I've gotten the job. I also knew I wanted the CPA because they weren't many black women CPAs back in my day. Also I knew I wanted to have my own CPA firm and help others get their license. Great video!

Accountants stand up 🙌🏻

I'm a nurse here who sucks at numbers...however, I love to see videos about other careers that black and brown girls have. Another great video, thank you for sharing!❤️

I would highly recommend for grad school, instead of getting a masters in accounting people should consider an MBA with a concentration in accounting. The masters in accounting is great but if one day you wake up and you hate accounting you’re stuck. Where as if one day you wake up with an MBA and you hate accounting you can easily switch to marketing or any other business field.

So glad I came across your channel. I’m a 19 year old in my 2nd year of college and this video gave me so much assurance. Everyone tells me of how hard Accounting is and I’m finally understanding, but this video helped me realize that it is worth it and I picked a good major.

I’m getting so excited reading these comments. I have always been the only black person in any accounting department I have worked. I have an EMBA and my title is Director of Finance for a nonprofit.

Just want to say CPA is not JUST a piece of paper. It's a whole lot of hard work! And in Canada it is very necessary to advance to some positions such as controller, finance managers and CFO. 😇

Got my GED in February. Got enrolled at the community college of my town for Accounting. This video is the real deal. I'll go for it Hard. You are pretty girl!

So happy that you shared and how honest you were. Much appreciated !

Listened to this and changed majors to accounting! Thank you for your honesty about your job. :)

Love this. I’m a first year accounting student and this was super helpful!

It sounds like you don't really like accounting, my passion is in the arts but I really need something stable rn that can allow me to even survive while pursuing those passions. (I also really want to move out of my parent's house I can't deal.)

This was really helpful! I'm an AP accountant here in San Francisco, CA. Great to hear another perspective! Keep it up!

Great video. So much to take away but I could hear “stability” echoed and that’s great to start with. Thanks for sharing and continue to shine!

i have been scratching my head with what i want to go back to school for (i'm currently a server and losing my job to covid is just NOT it) and nothing has really stood out to me career wise, but i really enjoy math and problem solving so i came across your video. thank you so much for it!! very informative and helpful. definitely worth watching. also your personality is AMAZING. i already love you! gained a new sub. thank you again! 💓

I've been an accountant for the past 3 years and have been feeling pretty burnt out and lonely this year during busy seasons. I'm so glad I found your videos! I feel validated in the hard work we're all doing and am also feeling less alone. Thank you!

Thank you! This is probably one of the most candid and helpful posts I've seen :)

Thank you so much bless you! You have absolutely changed my life with this video. After a few years wasting my life away in college trying to find a major I’ve decided on accounting thanks to you and also some research. However, this video right here has given me the mental clarity necessary to go forward. Thank you so much, you have no idea the help this video has given me. Stay safe please!

You radiate so much positive energy 😤❤️

You did such a good job with this video. Thank you. I'm a (very) long time accountant and a college accounting professor. I shared this video with my class. It's one thing for me to tell my students accounting is a great major and provides a stable income, but when I add a video like this to the mix, it really resonates with them.

I saw the caption and immediately got emotional! I'm working full time and studying with ACCA in the UK and I struggle to keep motivated sometimes as I rarely see black women in my field. Reading the comments and watching you has really inspired me to keep going. I enjoy what I do but these exams really have me contemplating life 🙃 starting salaries over here are no where near 40k. Its really difficult even with a degree, but would love to connect with anyone who has any advice or gone through it too. Loved the video and thanks for sharing 😊 God bless x

I love this video. I’m an accounting major and moving slowly but I LOVE it. I don’t have any accountants in my family or circle so it’s great to hear this information from someone who looks like me. Due to COVID my Cash Audit Internship was cancelled because it was at a large theme park.

I graduate in a couple of weeks and I just came across this (SUBSCRIBED). I love listening to women in the Accounting field! I’m so motivated but I have no experience and I’m worried about not finding anything 😢 I really want to move out too! It’s stressful but now you convinced me to get my masters! Definitely finding an employer to help with that ❤️

Ahhh, i will be attending college majoring in accounting next year and this video helps me a lot. I aspire to become an accountant like u! Thank you queen

Great video! Thank you. I'm currently studying bachelor of business administration majoring in accounting and finance. This opened up a whole new perspective for me!!

When you said knowing accounting if I want to build my own business is a good thing . You just answered what I needed to know . I want to have financial freedom and decided to start my own business to work for myself instead of other people and after reading the comments and listening to you .. seem accounting is a good career so im going for it💪🏽

I’m 18 right now doing the accounting for a grocery store and still trying to figure out what I want to do in life or go to school for and I’m thinking about making accounting a career. Thank you so much for this video it’s really helping me out :)

I literally prayed and mediated on this walking into my purpose this is amazing ! Love you and your channel ! Black accountants ROCK ❤️

Wow this was so helpful, thank you! I'm about to graduate with my B.A in Hospitality and Business Admin. and have been really interested in the accounting aspect. Now that you've explained the pros and cons, I really want to go to grad school and get my Masters! Really appreciate at it.

Thank you for sharing. I can't believe I'm actually here considering accounting. I've been taking classes to go into healthcare but I am at a point where I am looking outside of it. My first round of college, I went with a bachelor's degree in art. I love art, it is truly my passion, but I realized much too late that I did not want to convert that into a career. Also I wanted something that is stable so I can AFFORD to be an artist, not be a starving one. In other words, learn an in-demand skill that will provide a balanced life. The past three years I have been slowly taking prereqs to go into healthcare. But the further I go a long, the more I see that I don't think it is for me.... I'm in my mid twenties now and I realize I should not limit myself explore different waters.

Loved the video! You definitely gave such wise and concise advice. I'm currently getting my masters in accounting after going through a career change from a creative field (I worked in Advertising) and watching this video makes me feel confident that I picked the right path. I, too, selected accounting for the career stability.

I’m glad you made this video. I’m about done with my degree in accounting. I went back having a Bachelors in Psychology and being 28 years old. I was worried that I would HAVE to grind at a big 4 firm and get my CPA in order to be successful. On the contrary, I found I can make good money while building my career and family outside of that environment. Thank you!!!

Currently studying accounting in South Africa 🇿🇦 you made me excited about finishing and the futre ♥️

Not a accountant but I love seeing successful people. Salute to you!

Love this video. My family completely tore my accounting dreams to pieces. Said it was a horrible career and I wouldn’t make it through college or graduate. The more I research, the more I love it and know it’s the perfect career for me.

I’m in the second year of med school and this video got me thinkin.....

I love how real and thorough you are. Thank you.👏🏾✌🏾✨

I love this video. So accurate, so clear, and to the point. Each sentences has value. no wasting time here. Thanks Girl

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m in HR looking to transition to Accounting. After seeing your video, this confirms that Accounting would be a GREAT move. And, I’m in Texas as well (Dallas) and afternoon researching (Houston) is where it’s at in regards to accounting jobs. Again, thank you so much for doing this video!💛

This video was extremely informative, thanks for taking the time to share. You’re amazing😘!

I started my education journey wanting to go into accounting. After dropping out and having my daughter then going back to school I was all over the board with what degree to take and I’ve finally come right back to accounting!

Thank you so much for this video. I’m a mom with 2 little boys. Majored in wildlife science, didn’t finish because I got pregnant. Now I just applied to an accounting school in my area. Watching your video confirmed to me that I am making the right choice! I couldn’t see myself going into debt or taking time away from my kids for a degree that wouldn’t guarantee me a good paying job soon after graduation. I feel like accounting will give me that and it will be worth it.

I’ve had this video in my “Watch Later” RU-vid folder for about 6-7 months. Truth is, I’m about to graduate with my masters degree in accounting as well as a masters in business administration,and I do not have any accounting work experience. I am confident in my ability to do the work, I’m just not confident in my interviewing skills and I’m just really scared for those next steps in life. Today, I watched this video and it has given me much clarity in what I’m stepping into after graduation. Thank you so much. You have a new subbie!

Another brown girl here whos an accountant. im a senior accounting analyst and accountant. I love accounting. I do consulting work for a large brand soup corp and also work full time as an accountant for a large energy company. I'm really good at it and I make a lot of money. I couldnt turn down the additional offer(wfh). I'm also in the process of owning a franchise and investing.

I don’t know how I came across your channel but I’m glad I did. I’m an Accountant as well, I do Receivables. I graduated in 2017 and it took me almost a year to find a job I liked. I’m happy to say I LOVE my job and the benefits are amazing, however I had to learn to like Excel lol. You gave great advice, new subbie here! ❤️

Omg I’m so glad I found your channel!! I’m an accounting major and I keep second guessing myself. I keep worrying that I won’t be good enough at it to get a job or that I’ll get bored. I consider myself someone who is extremely creative but also has an analytical and logical side. I worked at a bank for a few years so that’s part of what made me want to try accounting as a career. Your videos are so informative! Thank you!

I just found your channel and I love it. I’m on my senior year of accounting and I work full time in the military, but I know it’s worth it. Thanks for all of the advice

I am in Human Resources and I love hearing about other careers what you do and what a typical day looks like for someone with a different career path.

This was great! Thank you. I'm going to watch your other videos to get an idea of what accounting entails more specifically day -to-day. Also, I so appreciate your honesty about not liking accounting! lol I started school for it & then stopped because I didn't love it. So you made me feel more normal now.

I love that you mentioned the creative mind would need an outlet. I’ve been thinking about accounting for a while now. I know I don’t need a degree in being creative but I can use one in managing it! I said when I go back to college my creative and as you said “analytical” side need to coexist! And benefit each other. It’s rare that the very first search is so helpful you feel as though it’s all you need to know lol

This video was super amazing! Thanks for sharing. I'm in my last year of highschool and plan to major in accounting in the next two years. I'll be starting an associate of arts degree in accounting,in September. Your video gave me so much motivation to pursue my goal of becoming an accountant. You earned yourself a new sub, love you sis!

Probably best accounting video so far very knowledgeable and professional video

Great video. Thank you for laying out these practical thoughts in such a clear and organized way.

This is one of the most helpful videos i've ever watched, i'm in my junior year of college and it's honestly a relief to hear that accounting can transfer into so many different paths. Thanks so much!

That's soo true. It's honestly easy to find a job in Accouting field because all businesses/companies need accountants including schools and grocery stores

As an accountant, I approve of this video haha! 😇 Also, your room is literally goals!! I am also creative and analytical so I definitely get what you're saying, you need balance to be happy.

This was a really detailed review. Great video!

Thanks for this! I’m completing my MBA in a few months and I’ve been working in finance since I graduated but I’ve always felt it’s too big picture for me and I need more structure. This may be the direction I go next. It’s definitely intimidating going into another area after 5yrs but I’m going to make it work!

Thank you for another excellent video! Very informative. You absolutely addressed the right questions for someone at the crossroads of either a career or educational decision. I will definitely be sharing your video with my granddaughter who is considering an accounting major and eventual career in accounting.

Just subscribed! 6 year accountant, just made the switch from public accounting as an auditor to corporate as an analyst. Best decision ever! I gave up on the CPA for the moment because it is just a piece of paper and I’m ok with that. Thanks for this content Queen!

This was incredible thank you! I’m rebuilding my life from rock bottom and thinking of going into accounting but don’t know anyone in accounting I could ask questions. This was so helpful thank you!

I just got hired as a Tax Accountant at a big 4 firm. This video was sooo helpful. I'm also older than most that will be starting with me. Thanks for the video!

I’m 26 years old and wasn’t sure if I wanted to be an accountant! I’m barely starting but you motivated me enough to go for it! Thank you for this very detailed review 💖 you got a new subscriber here!

Hi! I just got an accounting job fresh out of college (I just turned 20 and got my Bachelors in Economics and Finance) and YES I love love love the financial stability that I’ve already received from this job opportunity. I think it’s important for people to note that just because they don’t like accounting classes doesn’t mean they won’t like accounting. Personally I hated my accounting classes, but I loved the finance related ones. I didn’t know I liked accounting until I got an internship in it, then I fell in love. If you guys are in college, get an internship before you graduate because you may not know what you like/won’t like until you try it. Best to try it out without feeling obligated to stay ❤️

One of the best accounting videos, thank you this detailed video! 😁

I'm an accountant & bookkeeper currently in the ecommerce industry. my work life balance is good and I prefer it over public accounting with lots of deadlines and hours. I actually went back to college a second time to study accounting but ultimately switched to Business/Management. I'm still working in accounting but I am shifting more towards international business and entrepreneurship. I am very glad I have the accounting fundamentals when I start a business because the costs and how you generate a profit are the most important aspects in my opinion of growing a successful business.

HI!!! IM SO HAPPY I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!! I'm going to be the first accountant in my family, so I have LEGIT no idea what to expect lmao, I just wanted a stable job + financial stability, ya know, and when I first got some accounting, I like the system of it! It's just so organized but also complex. I'm actually so excited, I'm an online student + working 40hrs. I'll be graduating this year so ooooooo super excited!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 edit: as for an accounting student looking for an internship, where would you point to or the sort? any tips and etc? also i love your honesty!! "do you like accounting" "no" lmao that was so honest, thank you so much!

Extremely informative. I’m glad I stumbled on your page. Thanks.

Reading these comments and watching this video has me excited for my next move. I have been pursuing my a.s in business- will be finished in spring,, and planned to pursue my bachelor's in business. I had to take a few accounting classes and fell in love with it. Did some research, found out that I can obtain my associates in accounting I just have 9 courses to complete. After that I'm pursuing my bachelor's in accounting.

I’m currently a management major (who has absolutely no interest in being a manager) and have recently become super interested in the accounting world. This video gave me all the information and hope that I needed to take the next step, set up a meeting to meet with my professor tomorrow about switching majors! Thank you!!

I got my AAS in Crim Justice and im upset because now i realized there arent really any high paying options... During this pandemic i realized i need to learn a service thats ALWAYS in demand and Bingo! Finance and Acounting. Im 33 in a few weeks but i feel its never too late to start over❤

🥰🥰🥰 going back to school for accounting next semester. You just popped up on my suggested video. I'm in Texas too🖤🖤🖤

I wanna say thank you for making this video because it helped me make my decision to go back to school.

I'm about to be a senior in high school and I'm planning on majoring in accounting. This video really helped me to get more insight, so thank you for that and keep that up! The only thing I'm worried about is finding jobs because I have a physical disability I feel like that'll put off people trying to hire me. Even though I'm planning on getting my masters and maybe CPA, it's still a concern of mine.

Thank you for your videos! I am too graduated in accounting. Everyone in my class was pushing for their CPA’s but me I am just fine without it. I’m glad there’s other accountants who are straight up about not wanting their CPA. Thank you for your videos! I am definitely subscribing

I'm a current accounting student at SHSU! I got so excited when you mentioned that's where you got your Bachelors from.

I’m so happy I found your channel. I’m 28 and I just got my degree in accounting and a job as a financial accountant. I wish I could have finished earlier but I wasn’t motivated and focused like I should have been. I wish I saw this 2 years ago ❤❤

Hey! Accounting major here and love your channel and videos! I was just wondering what your study process was like in college and how you stayed successful. Like you, I’m not in love with accounting but am really only doing it for the financial stability.

So glad I found this channel. I’ve been preparing taxes for 2 years and plan on enrolling back in school to get my Bachelor’s in Accounting.

I'm Starting my accounting class soon..thank you for answering some question I had in mind.

I’m a senior non-traditional accounting student, so all of my classes are online. My favorite professor also teaches at Sam Houston. Sounds like a great school to study at! Thanks for the vid!

I’m a senior accountant and month-end close can stress me out! I also no have no desire to get my CPA, I felt bad about it at first because everyone was telling me to get it but now I don’t care to lol

So happy to be in Accounting! right now I’m a Accounting Assistant and I’m hoping to become a Financial Analyst ❤️

This was a really great and informative video! Way better than the others I've watched. Thank you!!

youre content is so useful!! I’m thinking of majoring in accounting this helped so so much!

It's 5 a.m. and I've been really nervous about majoring in accounting (I'm an 18 year old HS senior) but this video has really calmed me down and cope with the idea that this will all be worth it 🥺❤

Just a SAHM looking to revamp my life after my kiddo gets a tad bit older. I’ve told my husband I’m going back to school so here I am!

OMG I am at Prairie View getting my Masters in Accountancy right now. That is so cool that you went there. You gave really good information. Especially about the CPA.

Yessss sis I’m so excited to watch this!!!

This was a great video! My son earned his associates and I have been encouraging him to earn a bachelor's. I am in compsci and have no idea about what people do in Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management and Business Administration (careers he is interested in). Your video is first on our list of "what does an accountant do, what does an auditor do, what does a ....do?" I really liked your video and hope it will help guide my son.

Great video and on point with your pros/cons! The most relevant cons for me are blackout days and stress in the job. But the pros outweigh the cons, so I've been a tax manager for 32 years and wouldn't do anything else. :)

Wonderful video! Please we need more accounting videos. I’m definitely subscribing 🥰

So interesting and very helpful! You're awesome. Thank you for this!

Thank u for posting this!!! It took me forever to find a site where someone talks about accounting! I’m 40, & going back to school in May. Using my GI Bill, working full-time & school 3/4 time. Fortunately, just me- single & no kids! I’m not very creative- I was a Admin Specialist for a long time. I worked as one for the finance dept of Mn Dept of Transportation & I fell in love w/ data entering insurance checks & bookkeeping, with some light auditing. I like how accounting is Black & white. I like ur site & ur funny personality ! Look forward to more videos- Karen, from chilly & grey St. Paul,MN