Why Accounting Isn't For You + Why Hours Doesn't Equal Pay

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Today I'm giving 5 reasons why accounting may not be for you. The intent for this video is to help steer you towards a career you will actually be interested in, whether that's accounting or not. Hopefully by the end of it, it will either reaffirm that accounting is for you or give you food for thought if you're getting into accounting for the wrong reasons.
Also, going on a tangent about investing in your career early on. I get comments a lot that the hours worked in public accounting isn't worth the pay..... and I'll give you my thoughts on that too :)
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@Essays4College 4 года назад

The Big 4 business model is to hire hard working recent grads work them to the bone and replenish them with new bodies every few years.

@mauricioalejandro74 3 года назад

Lmao

@Essays4College 3 года назад

@@mauricioalejandro74 it's true!

@jayay5881 2 года назад

Sadly that’s what I’ve heard

@mensafamilyhustle3356 Год назад

Your right I’m in that space almost 5 years and feeling like I’m just a number

@Essays4College Год назад

@@mensafamilyhustle3356 You can learn a lot from working at the Big 4 but they are way overrated by the colleges.

@brianna6906 4 года назад

Don't think many accountants out there typically *love* doing their job... hell, most people in general don't have an interest in their jobs, it pays the bills.

@vasilisronal8092 3 года назад

You just tell yourself you are excited to motivate yourself :P

@fucker1714 3 года назад

Give me ANY occupation and I will give you a perspective from which to get motivated. It's just up to the individual if it works for them.

@stephaniegomez308 6 лет назад

This video is great just like all of your other videos. I personally grew up extremely poor though. Most of my family members worked blue collar jobs and they’d be lucky just to move up in those companies. I feel like a lot of people are privileged enough to have a choice. I know people who work long hours at rough labor jobs. They would give anything to be able to go to college and get an education. These people complaining about accounting have probably never had a shitty job that would make you appreciate a job that is just inside and stable. I am not the best at math but for me the stability is enough because I’ve witnessed the struggle.

@BuyTheDip627 6 лет назад

Stephanatorrr Wow stay strong.

@JK20239 5 лет назад

You sure? Tons of college grads work at walmart and Starbucks because they did exactly what you did, got a college education cause they didn't want to do the" dirty" jobs. Well, life sucks and just because you went to college doesnt change anything. Perhaps will make it worse now that you have 100k loans to pay back..

@the.readingraven 5 лет назад

Girl, I completely understand! My family occupations consist of tile settlers, house painters, caregivers, construction workers, and farm laborers. I grew up with the bare necessity and was raised to be grateful for it. My mom made about $28k a year and raised myself and my brothers on her own, with no government assistance. Because of this, I was raised more on needs than wants. Accounting may seem dry and boring, and some areas people can be paid on the lower end but to what I have witnessed in my life and my families, they would be beyond ecstatic to make about $45k a year.

@gaspartiznado8023 5 лет назад

@@JK20239 They don't mean jobs like Starbucks or McDonald's (which is a whole other problem on its own), but manual labor jobs, like lawn work, construction, maintenance, sanitation, etc., a.k.a., the jobs that most minorities do. But just like dealing with cranky customers might not be for everyone, physical labor is the same, and it's much more dangerous. Plus, college loans are avoidable. I don't pay for university at all because I get scholarships and grants that cover all of my tuition, and I can still have time to work to pay for things I need (parking permits, textbooks, renting a dorm, food, etc.). It's about hard work and putting in the time; a little sacrifice goes a long way.

@xandro2445 5 лет назад

@@JK20239 we have so many college grads making under 50k while we have hard working tradesmen making 60k

@msweetangelsmile 6 лет назад

Always amazing to hear from you. I switched careers from a science field. I've had an interest in the financial field all my life and decided accounting was the way to get started. After taking all the accounting classes and interning in public accounting, I really liked/loved the work! I truly enjoyed it, but many people i speak to TRY to convince me that i'm just saying that. They think i am either lying to them or lying to myself! For some reason, society has painted a picture of accounting as something you just do to earn money, but i think it really takes a certain type of person to enjoy accounting and there are people who truly enjoy it. Unfortunately, many get into it for the wrong reasons like what you described, and unlike other fields, it has less filters that take out the people who really shouldn't have pursued the field. It's really great to hear from someone who has stayed motivated in accounting and continue to enjoy their career in accounting. Thank you for sharing all your career thoughts, experiences, and advice!

@mike-thewantrepreneurjourn8946 3 года назад

i'm an accountant/bookkeeper and thanks for going over this. i really value my time so i took a lower paying job and don't work long hours

@mensafamilyhustle3356 Год назад

I need to try this

@ishmael802 Год назад

Must be nice. Im in public and have to work Sunday 😢

@Jazzythebest 6 лет назад

I definitely agree with a lot of these points. I think taking an accounting class or two during college should definitely help determine if you’re interested in the field or if you’re in it for the wrong reasons. I took it for 2 years in high school and didn’t mind it at all. Still on the fence if I want it as a career but that doesn’t mean I can’t go into another business related field. Great video! 🙌🏽

@emmatian5410 6 лет назад

Love this video, after seeing this video, it makes me realize all the reasons you listed are why accountant job is appealing to me. I would love to sit for all day long and work as a professional, I like numbers as well as stability. Thanks for sharing your idea on this, I did watched Linda’s video before, it kinda makes me question my choice a little bit after watching Linda’s video. Now I think I’m on the right path.

@RiversBliss 5 лет назад

1. Math-centric 2. Routine work 3. Computer/IT depended 4. Sitting on a desk 5. Money instead of passion I love and do all this accept 5, and still I think Accounting is not for me. I know people doing it because of reason #5 and they are doing great.

@villegas24 4 года назад

Show me someone that has a passion for accounting and I will show you a liar lol.

@Cash4Fruit 4 года назад

accounting is dull but I think I can find the passion side by working for a company I support, and possibly taking a pay cut to do it... my professor does non profit accounting.... so might be okay! Do what you're passionate about doesn't really work for me.... I would just be riding my bike and eating food if that were the case XD Work is work...

@Topplenaut 5 лет назад

My goal today was to find out more about what the work and working environment in the accounting business were like, and if I would like a job in this area. I found this video, and every word out of your mouth made me happier and happier. I need a desk job, love routine, and high on my priorities list is to have a steady and reliable career. I am perfectly fine with doing simple-ish math, especially when it's routine, and frankly accounting sounds very similar to what I already do at my part-time job, which I don't mind at all. Time to sign up for that associates in accounting and finance...

@NorvenAux 5 лет назад

Thanks for making me realize that i'm absolutely going to LOVE accounting ❤️

@THEDOORIZCLOSED 6 лет назад

This has definitely reaffirmed things for me. I passed 4/5. I love data input, working on a laptop in an office, not too much people interaction, sitting for most of the time, having a job that provides a stable life (it doesn't have to be big money), and i LOVE (and actually need) routine...it just suits my personality. I can't have to much of the unexpected going on at work it literally drove me insane (emotional issues) at my current profession so I decided to go back to school this fall and major in accounting. Im EMBARRASSED that the only point I didn't pass was the first one: I don't REALLY like math...BUT I can handle basic math and I do have a background in retail where I did some book keeping (don't know if that helps) cashiering (basic math) while in college.............

@JK20239 5 лет назад

Did you forget long hours? She's working 70-80 hours a week. Not sure how much I would be able to sustain...lol

@loucifer9618 5 лет назад

@@JK20239 That is exactly why I am so hesitant to go for Accounting. The description fits my personality but those hours are too ridiculous.

@Makaylah13 5 лет назад

You dont have to be in public accounting,go into industry or government and work 40 hours a week

@biancaroses5006 4 года назад

PrettyTiaF was a

@aimerShareese 3 года назад

@BlameItOnVanity the reasons you stated are why I want to go back to school for accounting. I am scared to enroll, but seeing others in the same situation and taking the step encourages me.

@xandro2445 5 лет назад

I'm bad at math and find it boring. I'd be doing it for the job/money. I dont have a "passion", I do have a wife and a new born.

@muhammadrazashahhash 5 лет назад

very true

@2007Club 5 лет назад

Same boat just without a wife or a baby

@toomuch9762 4 года назад

Accounting “math” is barely considered math. She should say if you can’t add or subtract or use a calculator the accounting isn’t for you 😂😂 you want to know what real maths are then go do physics or quantum physics

@Options_Trader11 4 года назад

No one has a passion

@CrispyCrunchyable 4 года назад

@@toomuch9762 i agree with you. Most of the times when people say this, I find it so weird. You barely use the real "Maths" in accounting!

@gravm8730 4 года назад

Watching this video gave me more of a reason to pursue accounting! I can not wait. I currently work in billing in the dental field but I’m currently going to school for accounting. In my department you are required to be at a desk all day and while others complain, I get lost in my work and loose track of how late I’m in the office trying to get ahead. I feel like accounting is the best career choice for me the more I hear about other accountants’ experience in the field. So thank you!

@661.julian4 Год назад

Accounting is definitely not for me. I hate routine work, get distracted easily, and its too many work hours.

@HeavensAudventure 6 лет назад

Great video, Steph! If anyone’s top priority in the accounting job search is work/life balance they should consider government work! I’m spoiled with my hours ;) but the pay is slightly below average for accounting. Just throwing that out there for anyone reading the comments.

@JK20239 5 лет назад

Plus you get a pension... Its worth alot more in the long run.

@johnsnowwww 5 лет назад

I don’t think a $50K+ difference is slightly below average

@Ari-lu5ve 5 лет назад

Thanks for the advice!

@Strewgle 5 лет назад

Government jobs have great benefits it *could be worth it if you dont mind making a few thousand less than other jobs

@mphomolapo1562 4 года назад

@@StrewgleTotally. People also forget that *a government job usually lets you be home by 5,* maybe pick up your kids from school.. ya know, not miss out on life. Personally, I'd be grateful

@carolsepulvedasoto8709 6 лет назад

I truly like accounting. I don't mind sitting, working on a computer, i love numbers, and I understand that is a lot of work. I currently work in public accounting, specialized in governmental accounting, and even though I like my job, i want to try other areas of accounting, since this is my first job. It really feels meaningful since I work in the accounting and audit assistance of the financial statements of the central government, but I commute and drive almost 4 to 5 hours per day, and it has affected my health. I was recently diagnosed with a chronic disease, and now my priorities have shift. I can't be on a desk that long. I am thinking of looking for a job where I live, to minimize the time spent driving/sitting, either in taxes or financial accounting, because I want the experience of other areas, and take care of my health. But they don't pay as much, even though I am a CPA. Anyways my rant is because I am in the middle of a shift in my career and is a bit stressful, but I have realized that accounting is a career that takes a lot of effort and responsibility, but is certainly important. So i believe this is a love/hate relationship, but more love LOL.

@Cash4Fruit 4 года назад

I'm in similar position but an accounting student.... my health is needing to be the priority now.... and sitting at my computer to do accounting home work is becoming unbearable and anxiety inducing..... but when I actually sit down, focus and get in the flow I enjoy it. I am often complaining how I am so tired of sitting at my computer... but that is most jobs.... my bf works in CS... so It's even duller

@carolsepulvedasoto8709 4 года назад

@@Cash4Fruit Wow i can tell you that I understand you. Since this post, I quit my job, focused on my health since it really declined during that time, and then started studying again, law school. Now i spend more time sitting. Recently diagnosed with another condition that affects my eyes and is pretty serious. What I can tell you is that feeling good makes all the difference and should be our priority. As a person that feels tired a lot, with autoimmune diseases and a recent heavy treatment, I can tell you, do the stuff needed to feel better, to have the energy you need. Everything else will fall into place. Take care!

@sashalee5498 3 года назад

Carol Sepulveda Soto How is law school going? Seems like quite the commitment considering you already have your CPA. Kudos! What made you make the switch?

@Qazwsxedc47 4 года назад

I have yet to take my first accounting class and I am nervous to find out how I truly feel about it. Math is my favorite subject, I love routine, I don't mind working in a desk all day and sitting on a desk for hours (i've always dreamed of a desk job). Thanks your video gave me confidence!

@gettin_the_scoop 4 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video! I'm a senior in high school thinking about majoring in accounting, because l love handling money and budgets! All of the things you described, I actually really like the idea of! This was very helpful!

@gonzalezmario2731 3 года назад

Hey since then have you made a choice? Hope everything is well.

@gettin_the_scoop 3 года назад

@@gonzalezmario2731 yes im currently in college and accounting is my major!

@louyht7 5 лет назад

Accounting math is easy af.

@storytime6469 5 лет назад

It is. But you should try solving the problems. Then maybe you would realize that there are times when have absolutlely no idea what to input in your calculator 🙃

@lordjoey9505 5 лет назад

No one said the math was hard.

@storytime6469 5 лет назад

@@lordjoey9505 i don't get your point

@lordjoey9505 5 лет назад

@@storytime6469 this was towards @louyth7. No one said the math was difficult.

@mayanguyen2887 5 лет назад

Not math at all

@KelleeKiller 6 лет назад

I love your videos thank you for this one!! :)

@gracekaterinac8976 3 года назад

I love it so much 🥰 thank you! I love all five points!

@bluemountainlittle 6 лет назад

I love your honesty!

@briannahenry6038 6 лет назад

I love math I love Accounting I have IT skills and I don't mind the routine and sitting all day. I strongly believe this job field us best for me I wanted to become a Chartered accountant since 12 years old

@Strewgle 5 лет назад

An accountant with IT skills is very desired if i am correct

@mikeb4471 4 года назад

Since 12? Your parents must have both been accountants for you to want to do that since 12 lol.

@mphomolapo1562 4 года назад

@@Strewgle yes, but there are SOO many. SAP is common but industry/firm specific, so it's super annoying when they list that. Most meaningful IT certs like CISSP & CISA (cybersecurity) are for well established accountants (abt 5yrs exp) and even then it's no income guarentee, just a stepping stone for variety. Don't waste your time racking up random stuff is my point. Tailor it to your career & take suggestiona w/ a grain of salt.

@seesons4 4 года назад

1) If you don’t like math. 2) if you are a person who don’t like a routine. 3)if you don’t like working on a computer or a laptop. 4)if you don’t like sitting on a desk majority of the time. 5)if you are only going to accounting for the money you should not do it.

@keno8070 4 года назад

Sabrina990 what type of math tho

@rosh1652 3 года назад

The 5th point was a personal attack 😭

@alliea5890 6 лет назад

I’m one semester away from graduating, and honestly I’m a bit anxious and lost not knowing where to start. If you could make a video about that or if you’ve done a video similar to that can you lemme know about it? Thank you so much for this channel and your effort!♥️♥️♥️♥️

@janethockey9070 5 лет назад

Ala'a AlRejban Work in industry instead of the firms

@dianabanana08 5 лет назад

@@janethockey9070 what do u mean industry

@kharla.97 3 года назад

@Celo One of my friends is an accounting assistant at a law firm and seems to have an amazing work-life balance compared to the horror stories I've been hearing from public. That's my dream lol

@savantcrystian2686 5 лет назад

Damn....I'm really having trouble deciding...I have had thoughts about switching my major into accounting for the money but also because math is my best subject and love how easy it comes to me opposed to other school subjects, on the other hand I don't feel like sitting in one spot ALL DAY and starting at a screen ALL DAY daily just so my eyes can hurt. This is difficult for me to make a final decision

@lizzillionaire8793 5 лет назад

Love this! Thank you! ❤️

@Caucasians_In_Ethiopia 5 лет назад

Im a dishwasher going to school for accounting. I love my job literally because its the same thing over and over. Was thinking about investment banking to make the big bucks but then I realized whats the point in making a shit ton of money if I'll hate my life and have no energy or sanity to enjoy my wealth? might as well make 60k in a low stress environment so i can actually enjoy my free time.

@mphomolapo1562 4 года назад

The kitchen is rough. Dish especially. No one I know has made it out w/out burn out or PTSD (like my husband). Read what Anthony Bourdain had to say about the kitchen and "soft skills." This will help you sell yourself at the job interviews. Good luck man

@jamieg4254 4 года назад

is my first year of commerce and still really frustrated on what to pursue. thank you for making this video

@joya5866 5 лет назад

Ugh so true... working in the industry in nyc and a lot over time... even over 200 hrs in Jan and Feb... so burnt out... low pay... really don’t know why had I chosen accounting in the very beginning...

@joya5866 5 лет назад

Also i feel like accounting is becoming such a meaningless job now...cuz the salary is very low compare with what we export... but it could easily burn ppl out... if the base salary could be raised up legally... that would be worth it lolll...

@kimberlyramirez6175 4 года назад

I am interested in accounting but I am not passionate about it. I am majoring in accounting and though I think it is nice to know all about the principles of GAAP and financial statements, I do not see myself doing accounting for the rest of my life. I probably should reconsider.

@davida7773 6 лет назад

Thank you for your insights!

@accountingfeed Год назад

I am a professional accountant. I even post accounting and finance videos on RU-vid under Accounting Feed channel.... and it's been great. No regrets joining the profession.

@iwannaquit6200 6 лет назад

Do you mind doing a video in which an Accounting degree can be leveraged besides audit, advisory and tax? Like Payroll, Compensation Analyst, Investment Banker, Financial Analyst, Compliance, etc. I got my Masters in Accountancy so that I can possibly start a new career in compensation. Thanks Stephie!!

@Lalabooey 3 года назад

really having a hard time trying to figure out if i should major in accounting or nursing

@Shaunpeters105 6 лет назад

Yes please do the video why one shouldn't go into public accounting??

@ShesAbsurd 4 года назад

The math in Accounting isn’t hard but it is VERY tedious and a lot of people can’t handle that. I also started off wanting the $$ and stability but after taking my first principles class I honestly fell in love with it.

@johnsnowwww 5 лет назад

All the reasons you said not to are the reasons I want to

@sunflowhew236 3 года назад

This was really helpful thank you!

@briannahenry6038 6 лет назад

Hi Stephie I have been watching your videos for the longest while and your content is awesome and reliable. I want to know if going to get my acca certification then starting out doing one to two years in a big 4 then transferring to industry a viable option? I am very reluctant to stay in big 4 long term

@LinedFury 6 лет назад

How hard is it to get into public accounting at a non target school?

@themousehouse. 4 года назад

This was such a helpful video and it looks like I fit the bill! 😆

@yaseenahmed1772 4 года назад

Great video! Thank you

@bentley6411 5 лет назад

Is there a link to the other video you were talking about in the beginning?

@MG-ui8jk 2 года назад

It would be great if you could make a video about how accounting school work or project look like🙏🙏

@doniamustafa8667 5 лет назад

Do u know something i'm a student at the faculty of commerce but i don't like accounting at all but u encourage me to left it and going to learn Programming i think that's my career but i envy of u because u know what's your passion and love it

@everythingemilie4249 6 лет назад

Hey great video. But did you still Had some free time to spend with your family As an account. Is it all firm that you have to work crazy hours? Thank you and keep posting video :)

@yousefmohammadmuller663 4 года назад

I didn't like maths and still got into accounting and got into Pwc but left accounting after 5 years and got into investment banking and still don't really like maths but that's what calculators are for. I left accounting mainly because of the weak salary and low bonus.

@jayay5881 2 года назад

Thank you for the reality check

@yamd1793 5 лет назад

I made A’s in acct 1&2 but im struggling in intermediate acct . It makes me think i should change my major. Any advice?

@Churlz 4 года назад

Study smarter

@alycia1236 2 года назад

How many meetings do you have in a day? So the majority of the time your doing your work at the desk ?

@Nova2535 5 лет назад

I would like to see information on how to get a job in public accounting after choosing non-profit accounting or another career out of college.

@gonzalezmario2731 3 года назад

Definitely getting your CPA will get you there

@gunther9343 4 года назад

Im not good at math or anything like that but I was put an intro to accounting class in high school, do you think It will be hard?

@ImFabulous23 6 лет назад

I graduated in Accounting but I haven't landed a job yet. I didn't do any internships and I'm discouraged that I'm not going to be qualified for the job even though I have a BS in Accounting. I recently put in some applications for a full charge bookkeeper for the experience. Is that a good idea, or am I wasting my degree doing that?

@carolsepulvedasoto8709 6 лет назад

Any experience is necessary and useful. They can be a stepping stone and experience for something else in the future. You can also, check if you can start studying for the CPA, or another certification. My first experience was leading for a number of years, during my BS, and creating a team to manage the accounting of my church, when it started. I wasn't paid to do it, but it represented some good skills, that helped me get, after graduating, a really good job. Hope you find something soon! Best of luck!

@ImFabulous23 5 лет назад

Carol Sepulveda Soto Thanks for the advice! I decided to pursue my mba and look forward to studying for my CPA afterwards

@carolsepulvedasoto8709 5 лет назад

that's great! my best wishes to you!!!

@VimeosBetter 5 лет назад

@@ImFabulous23 you could just do your macc and actually get internships and network while in the program. think of it as one last (expensive) senior year to learn more and get another opportunity for a job plus u get a masters.

@jamieg4254 5 лет назад

found any luck? i'm starting university this year in accounting and feel like i might want to switch to something else

@uzziest9989 2 года назад

do you think its worth to take accounting just to know the fundamentals of a business ?

@peterernst1455 4 года назад

I like your videos! I think many people do like it but jobs are hard to find now. There is outsourcing to India & automation that threatens thousands of accounting positions. I worked 20 years in the field and had to get out. No one hires older workers in accounting anymore and was restructured out of a job at age 50 and was literally blown away and out. Now I do night shift work at the airport in air cargo. Why this? There are 10 x as many people in the field than there are jobs. And in Canada we have few head offices left and no h/o no job. I was faced with a catastrophic job situation and now am employed at the airfield.

@airtazarealestate 5 лет назад

i have a cpa exam tomorrow and i phased out listening to her, wow how wrong of a profession did i pick for myself!

@Peoplehatethetruth 6 лет назад

Hey girlfran! This is so timely! The fact that more hours does not equal more pay is starting to affect me so much! I don’t know I almost feel used. Working for a large corporation I’m seeing other departments (even like payroll) where they get time back for their overtime, working holidays etc whereas the corporate accounting department is getting nothing. No time back, not even base pay for extra time, holidays etc. Idk big sis, is this normal or is this just how my industry experience is because of the company I have? I just think it should be the same for all employees. I get it’s not about the money but how do you tell when you are being taken advantage of in this field? It’s not about the money for me but moreso being treat fairly like everyone else in the company.

@JK20239 5 лет назад

Because majority of corporations, there project oriented and based. Flat fee for service. 100 hours to do a certain task. Any more and you work for free. This is not just accounting..

@skam5572 5 лет назад

Thanks really helpful

@DeltaHero787 4 года назад

I’m a pharmacy tech and currently looking for another whole different career but I really don’t know with which one to go for. You know that Pharmacy Tech is a job where you interact with people all day, and Im an introvert so I really don’t like dealing with people 90% of the time. I noticed how I rather sit down in a corner and archive prescriptions rather than interacting with patients and stuff. Would you recommend someone like me to study Accounting?

@lulunicole1818 4 года назад

Accounting is every introverts dream. I originally went to school for nursing, but I came to a realization... I am a introvert . As much as I rather be a nurse... it’s more practical being in accounting. I am a people person to an extent but I get drained over too much socializing. In the medical field being Outgoing is key so us introverts will be DRAINED & BURNED OUT super quick.. Although, you’re still gonna have to communicate daily lol it wouldn’t be as bad.

@valleriejoseph 2 года назад

@@lulunicole1818 How do you find accounting ?

@adamakmak 5 лет назад

Very helpful 👍

@Peoplehatethetruth 6 лет назад

Also another challenge I am facing is with the CPA, with the American CPA you can study and take the exam (once you’ve meet all the requirements) but since I moved to Canada, the CPA program is almost like a course, you have to take classes, then sitting the exam at the end, which could take about 2-3 years. Such a challenge when I had already planned to get my CPA in a set amount of time, kind of like what you did.

@briannahenry6038 6 лет назад

Zanya Carey 🌸🌸 do you see a difference between the two CPA s....also do you live in Canada ?

@Peoplehatethetruth 6 лет назад

Brianna Henry they are really the same. Only thing is the states uses US GAAP and we use ASPE and IFRS. So you have to learn both simultaneously. My university made us learn all three at the same time which I found most challenging. Also I do live in Canada. They would accept CA from the UK and other accounting designations like CMA and CGA but not the american CPA. If you are designated in the US they will make you take the exam here. Which I’m sure they will make you go through the program for.

@briannahenry6038 6 лет назад

Zanya Carey thanks for clearing everything up for me .I decided to study for my ACCA certification since I am situated in Jamaica...and maybe one day I'll continue work and schooling in Canada.

@MG-ui8jk 2 года назад

I am in appleton Wisconsin to study Accounting and i must subscribe now

@alb9467 5 лет назад

Do you recommend a 50 year old to go to school for accounting? Thanks

@Lara_Larimar 5 лет назад

Its NOT about the reasons to decide whether something for you or not. Its about what YOU LIKE, ENJOY DOING! The rest- doesn't matter, its NOT about well or not well paid jobs- ITS ABOUT SOMETHING YOU LIKE DOING ...FOR FREE! Some people enjoy programming, others love science, we are all different and that ok. Don't look for "reason" to do or not to do something, look for PASSION!

@LADimagirl 4 года назад

Gosh no. I like art and psychology. No jobs that pay well for that and I don't want to exploit my hobbies

@liamsandoval9620 4 года назад

Hey guys im just a teen passing by. So ive been reading the comments and apprently itz a boring math job is that right?

@gonzalezmario2731 3 года назад

Math is only like 20% of it. It more of applying concepts and analyzing data. Making decisions based on raw data and following rules. For example Tax Law, making sure that taxes are filed appropriately. And so many other fields.

@priyoyoyo924 5 лет назад

True good video

@zeruzzzxlash 6 лет назад

couldn't agree more with you

@Makaylah13 4 года назад

Can you do 5 reasons accounting is for you

@user-nu2vc9mp5j 5 лет назад

you work as a public accountant, do you work for the same office same manager? or do you work for different people?

@WithStephie 5 лет назад

Typically will work for a few different managers. As you build strong working relationships, you may be able to work with a particular one more over time.

@user-nu2vc9mp5j 5 лет назад

@@WithStephie i rather work for different people and avoid seeing the same managers over and over. but i assume you want to stick with the same person for a stable job?

@soul43 3 года назад

Coming from never working in an office environment and I spent over ten years in customer service then I went back to school and I got my accounting degree and got a job. I didn't enjoy it at all. I'll list why you shouldn't go into accounting in my opinion. I'm not a anal person. I don't enjoy strict rules. I like freedom to do my work. You can't have freedom people are very routine and don't like to change it. I don't stress easily but everyone in accounting does. I never had a job before where senior management was treated like celebrities. They can literally do whatever they want and I cant do anything I want. People are very impatient to train you. They are doing their work and training you simultaneously. They act like you should know how to be in an office when I've never had to use a copier machine in my life or email ten or more people daily and chase people down for signature approvals etc. Why cant people just sign things they're suppose to sign. I thought I was the new employee. sigh help.....

@chantelruss6063 4 года назад

I don't like math but I still love the subject. So should I still not do it? I'm changing careers and I chose accounting and people always say that "But you don't like math?" So am I crazy?

@WithStephie 4 года назад

No I don't think you're crazy. Accounting is obviously very numbers focused but it's not just calculations. There's analyzing of what the numbers mean which goes more into how the business is running. So it's more than just math - you just have to tolerate dealing with formulas (in Excel) hehe

@joewillgo 5 лет назад

Is Accounting really not for you if you aren't that great at math? I liked the idea of becoming one just because I think I do think I would enjoy finding where companies should cut their spending, and where they can save money. I do that daily in my life and enjoy it. So why not do it as a job is what I asked myself. But I am not so great with math and numbers in my head, does that really matter? I figured accountants just would use calculators to help them get through there days. Unless she is saying calculators are forbidden in an accounting job and you are required to solve the problems in your head only? In which case, yeah, accounting wouldn't be for me. Is that true? You can't use calculators in accounting at all?

@dianabanana08 5 лет назад

where's the link???????????

@janicehull8017 5 лет назад

Reasons start at @2:30

@yojjjyoj1116 5 лет назад

am sorry but accounting doesn't deal with difficult math (it's just adding and subtracting) but principles understanding, so it's something anyone can do

@l-Lucid-l 4 года назад

I don’t know much about accounting specifically. But I enjoy learning about different financial things, like retirements, stocks, loans etc. is accounting for someone like me?

@WithStephie 4 года назад

I agree with Demian!

@l-Lucid-l 4 года назад

Thanks guys, would a bachelors in finance allow me to transition to accounting if I ever choose to? Sorry for all the questions google isn’t helping much with them lol.

@gonzalezmario2731 3 года назад

@@l-Lucid-l maybe get a minor in Accounting to see if you like it. But you can definitely go from one to the other.

@l-Lucid-l 3 года назад

@@gonzalezmario2731 great I’ll look into minoring in it I was never really that aware of what minoring in something is I only know about majors. I’ll definitely look into it now. Thank you

@crossfiregames8946 4 года назад

Sometime you have to work with things you don’t like. Nothing is easy these days. Once you have a strong mentality, you can just quit accounting and do something else and still be successful.

@WithStephie 4 года назад

Completely agree 👏👏👏👏

@JustMusicStuffxD 4 года назад

My gf its miserable working there. I've been trying to convince her to quit. But lots goes in her head. And I understand cause not everyone it's the type of person to just quit a job. Cause you never know how worse maybe ur next job might be. But yea if only maybe she can work from home with accounting but who knows

@WithStephie 4 года назад

Wishing her and you all the best! Grow through what you go through 🙂

@rainathorpe2802 3 года назад

Accounting is just a 2 year placeholder until I get married and be a stay at home.

@aaronl5034 4 года назад

I'm an Accounting major. The first accounting classes are fun but some of the later classes will make a few individuals change their mind... unfortunately that's been my experience. Intermediate accounting classes make me hate the subject. Also you have to be REALLY bad at math to hate accounting solely for this reason. If you understand Alegebra 2 you're good.

@l2209 3 года назад

I am senior now majoring in accounting. The same exact thing happened to me. Intermediate made me realize I’m not that passionate about it.

@aaronl5034 3 года назад

@@l2209 aye nice to hear from an accounting major. Ya wrote this comment during intermediate 2. Looking back on those tough classes honestly I'm happy to graduate with Accounting degree because it challenged me and we can get good jobs now.

@l2209 3 года назад

Aaron L well hey glad you stuck with it! However, I’m changing my major soon!

@rosh1652 3 года назад

The 5th point just took me out 😭

@peterernst1455 4 года назад

I bring out this point, if you are unwilling to relocate to a city with many head offices you will not find a job anymore. And salaries in Canada are between 14$ and $19/hr for full f/s. In Canada accounting is a useless field

@Shaunpeters105 6 лет назад

Is there any accounting jobs that arent routine? I'm an accounting major but I don't like routine

@Danny-ow7hl 6 лет назад

Jovial Juanita I believe they are all routine to an extent - if you are doing Data entry then yes, it will become repetitive. Good thing is that you'll become efficient at your task and eventually learn short cuts etc. Bad thing is that - that is where many Accountants become bored and start looking for another Accounting job with more challenging task.

@Shaunpeters105 6 лет назад

Jose Garay thanks for your response

@DougMcHoney 6 лет назад

Try International Taxation at one of the Big 4. Definitely not routine. I have an entire vlog dedicated to it.

@Shaunpeters105 6 лет назад

Doug McHoney thank you

@edwardortiz869 4 года назад

When you make 60-70 hours a week they don’t pay you over time?

@gonzalezmario2731 3 года назад

Yes they do. It’s the law

@Makaylah13 5 лет назад

Passed 4.5/5

@micjakes1 5 лет назад

Steph, are there any 50+ year old rookies trying to get into the profession? Is it even worth it for someone that old? Please feel free to be honest, you won't be a hurtin me feelins.

@vovanminh999 4 года назад

To be honest is no , because too much competition these day , and you can not compete with young people and most of the employers are prefer young guys , because they are quicker .

@SooaringEagle 4 года назад

I work in the accounting field (non-CPA) and if its something that you really want to do, its definitely doable and worth it. I graduated college with a guy in his late 40s.

@fucker1714 3 года назад

70 hours a week is only worth it if you get time off on the back end. I get there are busy times (I was an Exec Chef), but my owner was pretty decent with paid time off during the slower periods. Otherwise get ready to hire a divorce lawyer.

@BaileyZLeone 5 лет назад

i am looking in to it for the money because i need it now and i can get a two year degree and start working. this way I'm hopping it will feed my true joy traving and med. herbs. Plus I can use the degree to be my own accounting at my own business. idk still thinking.

@h.k.7360 6 лет назад

True

@RIPkeekee 5 лет назад

Does anybody really love the subject of accounting tho???

@amandal.1422 4 года назад

@@Ari-lu5ve exactly lol i just want a good paying office job. Ive had a lot of monotonous office jobs, and while not fun id sit their for the money. Ima do what i want and go into accounting lmao. Math is alright, going in for money and stability is a good reason as long as u dont mind doing boring stuff. I think of it like The Office ima do it lol

@ivannav9175 4 года назад

@@Ari-lu5ve art majors actually have the second highest rate of getting into law school. Women studies is a useless major tho.

@arpadnagy1354 3 года назад

video starts at 2:30

@shaynarostro9136 5 лет назад

, do you know anybody that graduated with a bachelors in accounting, and then they were unable to get a job?

@vovanminh999 4 года назад

Yeah , a lots .

@gonzalezmario2731 3 года назад

Yes

@Shootingfoul 4 года назад

You scared me for a moment, so it is "you won't make much when you are starting out"....Beginning of the video made me think "you won't make a lot, period".

@brendaaracely7559 5 лет назад

My mom got her degree in accounting and she hates it 😂

@WithStephie 5 лет назад

Awwww🙈🙈🙈 🙈

@cameronbarkley4316 5 лет назад

Starts at 2:30

@cameronbarkley4316 5 лет назад

Very helpful though, you've just allowed to me to make a final decision on picking my major.

@WithStephie 5 лет назад

I'm glad it helped. Best of luck to you!

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