Want to Work in Accounting? - Q&A Advice from an Accountant

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I've gotten a lot of questions about what it's like to work in accounting. Today's video is a Q&A format where I cover the following questions/topics based on questions I've been asked most frequently...
1. How to get an accounting degree? Recommendations for college
2. What kind of jobs can you get with an accounting degree?
3. How do you get a job in accounting?
4. Pros/Cons of being an accountant
5. My career advice
Some facts about myself:
1. I am 27 years old.
2. I have a degree in accounting and finance. I double majored.
3. I graduated in 2019 with 150 credits.
4. I do not have my CPA.
5. I have worked in public accounting and industry.
6. My current job title is Assistant Controller.
If you have any other questions related to accounting or what it's like being an accountant that I didn't answer in this video, please leave a comment down below. I hope this video answers some questions you may have had about accounting and thank you so much for watching!

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14 июн 2024

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@rylieconstance 2 месяца назад

Hi Everyone! I hope this video helped answer some of your questions about being an accountant. If you have any additional questions, please leave them below! :)

@scholarlyanalyst7700 Месяц назад

This is VERY serious. Are you able to tell me if there is a genuine accountant shortage (not just CPA's!)? I keep hearing about an accounting shortage and I find it hard to believe because I spent many long years not being able to find an accounting job to save my life.

@nik.sanchez Месяц назад

Can you make a video on Forensic Accounting please? I'm really interested in that and would like to hear another point of view on the career.

@dazzlenovak7519 Месяц назад

How do you feel about AI and Automation? Are you worried about the potential impact?

@maylysofia4416 Месяц назад

I really liked this video. Other videos I have seen haven’t been as optimistic and positive but that’s ok, like you said everyone has their own opinion. I am currently working on my associates at 30 years old. I have been working as an accounting clerk for over 5 years but I am feeling stuck. This is why I decided to peruse a degree. Thanks for such a good video.

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

Thank you so much! And that's awesome about pursuing your degree 😊

@sharonjo7630 Месяц назад

How did you become an accounting clerk?

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

@@sharonjo7630 I got my Bachelor's degree in 2019 and I started as an auditor when I graduated. Over the last 5 years I gained experience in different departments such as fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable and worked my way up to an assistant controller

@GnarshredProductions 20 дней назад

You dont need a CPA license to work in tax at all. Can become an "Enrolled Agent" by passing the SEE exam administered by the IRS and get licensed by the federal government and as far as tax work goes it gives you the same practice rights as a CPA without even needing a bachelors degree. Also working for a federal or state government agency like the IRS, SEC, State department of revenue, or Office of the State Auditor can be a good option as well and generally you get good benefits as a government employee. Public accounting is probably the best place to start your career and I would recommend spending a few years there at least before even thinking about going into industry as you will learn and get a lot of experience fast in public.

@Islandgyal_art 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your video

@tr3b0r123 2 месяца назад

I'm also about your age and graduated college around the same time working in industry. And everything you say, I agree with! I know you said you don't plan to take the cpa exam but I might next year. If you're ever curious, I can share my journey thus far and at that point. Just let me know and we can exchange emails and/or linkedins. But this contact info might me too personal so totally understand if you don't want to! Great video as always!

@rylieconstance 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much!!!

@adrienne6246 Месяц назад

Starting my new job in Accounts Receivable tomorrow & I can't help but feel imposter syndrome! Im still in school pursing my degree in Finance.

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

That's awesome!! Congratulations! I just started a new job at the beginning of the year as an assistant controller and the first area I learned was our Accounts Receivable. That sounds like a great opportunity! Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions, you'll do great 😊

@liazed5623 2 месяца назад

Hi, Rylie! Thank you so much for your video and advice for those who are looking to get into the accounting world. This makes my goal a lot more clear! Do you have any advice for someone who wants to go in a self-learning/study path?

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

I'm so glad you found the video useful! And that sounds like a great idea. As long as you stay consistent and absorb as much info as you can, you'll do great!

@kingasyper2049 2 месяца назад

Thank you, this was helpful. Are you planning on pursuing CPA?

@rylieconstance 2 месяца назад

I actually studied for the CPA and passed 1 part of my exam a few years ago. But since I left public accounting I never pursued it any farther

@mr_dna. 25 дней назад

Please am at my third year and I want to know that after graduation with no experience can I apply for accounting technician position as an entry level in Canada and am from Ghana 🇬🇭. Thank you

@OS1540 Месяц назад

Do you have any plans to get an accounting or finance related certification even if not CPA?

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

I don't have any plans currently. But it's something I will definitely think about in the future if it can help further my career

@mathematicaleconomist4943 Месяц назад

Natural blonde is rare species now-a-days. I assume you don't dye your eyebrows? @@rylieconstance

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

@@mathematicaleconomist4943 I do not. I get highlights but my hair is naturally strawberry blonde. Honestly it looks different depending on the lighting, sometimes red sometimes blonde lol

@vaishnavirana. 2 месяца назад

Hello👐

@MCrelationz 2 месяца назад

Where did you get your degree from?

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

I graduated from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania

@mathematicaleconomist4943 Месяц назад

@@rylieconstanceMuch colder than Florida?

@rylieconstance Месяц назад

@@mathematicaleconomist4943 just a little lol

@mathematicaleconomist4943 Месяц назад

@@rylieconstance Please. Copy/paste to Google the search "weather question of the day never below zero." It will take you to a 45-second news video that will SHOCK you (it's weather trivia that will SHOCK you!).