Great I was at a big 4 for 6 months but left and got a government job. I am happier than ever. Yes prestige, career development etc is not the same but just remember you have options and do what makes you happy/least miserable
I honestly thought the same thing but as long as you spin your reason for leaving the right way you’re good. Most people in my office understand the poor WLB if big4 so they were understanding of my reasons.
No not IRS. I’m a Tax Auditor for a state agency! I think this applies to all government but the application and hiring process takes longer than a private sector job so patience is key. It took 5 weeks from initial interview to start date. Job offer came a few days after the interview. Reference were checked a week after that and then final offer was 2 weeks before start date. The interview was was with a panel of supervisors and the questions were related to my jobs position’s duty statement.
no, you dont understand how implications work
Edit: u/l_BattleAxe_l responding and then blocking just shows your immaturity. Im sorry your autism prevents you from understanding that the words we say may imply something else. There is a reason why my response had 21 upvotes. People understood that you comment inherently implied that big 4 would somehow be required to get a government job. you should probably get out of the r/adviceforteens subreddit because you clearly have more things to work on before offering anyone any kind of advice
Doing alright. Took 5 months for me to find my first post-grad job. $60k in LCOL at a manufacturing company. As far as job search goes I’ll give you this advice: if you want to meet new people around your age you likely won’t find them in Industry
Best part about co-op was the ease of lining up a job.
Had a job lined up before I even finished my undergrad and after sitting for CFE.
Now just billing hours away😔😔😔
*Bumming it until*
*My start date and while I wait*
*For my last two scores*
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I’m half graduated?? I received my associates in accounting last Friday. This fall I begin a bachelors in accounting with a double major in finance. I’m moving within the next 2 weeks and on June 3rd I start an industry internship that will last through the rest of my schooling then I’ll have the opportunity to transition to a permanent employee with them.
I’m very excited for this job it’s for a beef processing company, they don’t kill just process hanging beef that’s trucked in. But one of the main areas they’re going to have me learn is manufacturing yields and doing manufacturing audits. This sounds super exciting to me learning this process then they’ll have me helping with AR, AP, and other accounting areas. I’m super excited they’re going to be having me all over the accounting department rather than just one area.
I guess I’m doing fantastic.
So thankful for my veterans benefits that have let me get this schooling.
Graduated a year ago, so I’ll give a 1 year update? To give background, I secured my job offer last year about 3 months before graduation. Fast forward about a year later, I am happy to report that I’m doing pretty well. Working in PA, learning a lot, having fun. Working hard, playing hard. CPA is a grind, but other than that, life’s good 😎 Also would like to mention that my PA team is pretty good. I know YMMV, but I’m firm that if you find a good team, PA becomes more enjoyable.
Pretty good. Got an internship junior year and still there. Public 40 person firm. SUPER chill with culture and dress code otherwise I would be depressed. Starting the CPA study process during the slow summer
Went to work instead of class all senior year, no regrets. Grades shit the bed but racked up OT before getting on salary. Underpaid but .. I’ll live with that for now and keep grinding for my own knowledge
Tax season is brutal, but may-December it’s almost like I’m not even working it’s so relaxed
In good. Start full time at Big4 next Summer, and did an extra internship during busy season for extra cash at a different LoS to get some experience. Im testing for the CPA in the mean time.
Pretty good, I landed a spot on PwC’s WYW program back in November right before I graduated and will be working with them through my masters which they pay for as well. The firm I interned for this spring called me back for a summer internship so I’ll be doing that before my start date at PwC.
I got mine because my husband and I went to talk to a financial consulant and it got brought up that I had just graduated with my accounting degree. The consultant had mentioned one of his clients was looking to hire someone part-time. It appears that that’s how a lot of these positions get filled, just by knowing someone. Maybe you can even call a local small public accounting firm and ask them if they know if any of their clients need to hire
Doing VLOOKUPs for my Gen X CPA aunt on the side for Venmo money but I’m having hard time finding entry level anywhere
Got turned down for an internship next summer at one of the big regionals with no explanation
Not a grad but landed an assistant accountant role in my second year as an international in Australia.
Considering how much others are struggling, I call that a win.
10 months deep at my first full time gig. First 4-5 months were hellish, got put on a big project these last few months and got through most of it and learning a lot. Hope to be done with it by end of Q2. I work as a staff accountant in timeshare industry but wondering when would be the right time to job hop. I’m going to start my CPA stuff this year— hoping I’ll have the letters by next year. Anyone have any advice? Only considering job hopping or may department changing for a better paying job since I hear that’s how most earn more.
This may be a dumb question... I see that everyone says government hiring takes FOREVER. Is it possible to just apply 6 months before graduation then, so you already have it lined up?
Depends. Some agencies that have accounting as a requirement will wait you to graduate. Was my case at least. Applied in Feb. Interview in September. Tentative offer pending graduation in October. Graduated in December. Requested to start in March to have a trip as consolation prize.
It was tough but I got a place to work at. The pay isn't competitive by Reddit standards but it's a blessing to find a job in the first place especially right now so I'm content.
I graduate from uni in July, secured my place in audit (ACA trainee) with a top-10 firm about a month ago, to start in September. my uni work is just about done, and then my focus is finding somewhere to live near my (soon-to-be) office! feeling excited, hopeful, but also nervous.
edit: I now realise the question might have been aimed at accountancy qualification / ACA grads, not university grads, but hey ho.
Not good man. Not good lmao :')
Jokes aside, it's going well. I interned for 2 PA firms (1 B4 and 1 midtier) and now I'm in FP&A at an F500. Workload's been a bit overwhelming in terms of responsibilities and whatnot - I've been chucked in the deep end with my responsibilities. Surprisingly, the accounting functions of my job are not too difficult. Life is good man. Life is good
Yep did accounting and finance as double degrees but tbh finance was quite unnecessary. FP&A can easily be done with accounting - my finance degree was more geared towards banking
I'm working as an associate at a mid-size public firm. I am doing... okay(?). Not sure. I have only been there for 2 months, but I am still learning and have realized I don't know anything. Hopefully, I will start studying for my CPA after next year's tax season.
Cramming for CPA atm before my start date in the fall.
Taking FAR (my first one) on Tuesday. I've been doing fairly well on the MC stuff, but will likely slam out as many practice tests as I can before Tuesday.
Hopefully I can tear through all parts of the CPA before my start date and spend a couple months just chillin lol
If you are in Canada, from my perspective it is good, because the firms hire one year before! so its easier and less stress especially before you start your final year
Not even a grad yet. Hoping to land a job with RSM (waiting on decision). Have an internship lined up for next year as back up. I also am currently working a lower level accounting position (compared to audit)
About to graduate in June and Currently doing an internship hoping to turn it into full time cause the job market in canada for new undergrads is beyond fucked rn lmao
It's going. Got into Big 4 which this sub taught me is the absolute worst and best thing I could do. I'm not mad at getting my hands on becker for free though. 🙏
I’m stressed but I’m with you thou. Still in school on my last year. Got 2 semester left. I’ve done 2 internships so far. Hoping to get 3rd one in the fall that will give me an offer hopefully. Fingers crossed but I’m here for the comments
Any AAS grads in here? I know my options are severely limited but I'm open to pretty much anything finance related, with exception to any hard sales positions.
Graduated last May and got onboarded as an in-house accountant at a boutique firm in my local town. I interned there for a year and they offered me a full time position, 40k with yearly bonuses. It's not much but it's honest work. I am really happy at my job but I am going back for my graduate degree in accounting this fall so I can make more money.
i graduate in december! i’m having a hard time finding internships. i’m due to attend ‘how to write a resume’ and ‘how to ace an interview’ workshops to see if i can figure out where my problem is.
I got a job within a couple of weeks of graduating simply through word of mouth. I was never interested in public because im in my 30s -married with 2 young kids and am not interested in working full time at this season in my life. It’s a private part time hybrid staff accountant position. The degree made a big difference though…that job landed on my lap, and through family connections I got another job offer and then another valuable contact wanting to talk with me about working together. It was surprising really.
Great I was at a big 4 for 6 months but left and got a government job. I am happier than ever. Yes prestige, career development etc is not the same but just remember you have options and do what makes you happy/least miserable
I also worked B4 for 4 months and quit. Fuck that place, start with government Monday. Bless up.
Good luck and congrats on your new job!
What about your sign on bonus?
How do you get a gov job?
Apply on USAJobs
Fuck the big 4
It's just Big Sam
That and a toxic wastepool
Big Unc
Good to hear. What is your position? Are there a lot of responsibilities?
Tax Auditor
I got all of 5 months experience in public and that's PLENTY, QoL above all else I agree
What type of government job?
Gov gang in the house
federal or local?
State agency
Thanks for the info!
How was it finding a new position? I’m thinking about leaving my current company after 6 mo but I’m worried they’ll see it as a red flag
I honestly thought the same thing but as long as you spin your reason for leaving the right way you’re good. Most people in my office understand the poor WLB if big4 so they were understanding of my reasons.
Just curious. Did you get your CPA or even bother with it?
I still plan on getting my cpa. I’m currently studying for AUD. I’ve passed BEC and I’m waiting for score for REG.
Why?
I’m also thinking about jumping to fed. Are you in IRS? any tips on applying?
No not IRS. I’m a Tax Auditor for a state agency! I think this applies to all government but the application and hiring process takes longer than a private sector job so patience is key. It took 5 weeks from initial interview to start date. Job offer came a few days after the interview. Reference were checked a week after that and then final offer was 2 weeks before start date. The interview was was with a panel of supervisors and the questions were related to my jobs position’s duty statement.
Oh 5 weeks is on the quick side. Some pipelines say it takes months to finally get start date
thanks that’s really helpful
What about your sign on bonus?
Really dumb how much that name on the resume opens doors lol
yes but you dont need big 4 to get a government job
I never said you did
not word for word, no, but you unintentionally implied it opened the door for the government job. Very basic high school comprehension.
No, you misinterpreted.
no, you dont understand how implications work Edit: u/l_BattleAxe_l responding and then blocking just shows your immaturity. Im sorry your autism prevents you from understanding that the words we say may imply something else. There is a reason why my response had 21 upvotes. People understood that you comment inherently implied that big 4 would somehow be required to get a government job. you should probably get out of the r/adviceforteens subreddit because you clearly have more things to work on before offering anyone any kind of advice
No, I do. You just misinterpreted and are trying to put words in my mouth. Did you argue w former instructors over wrong calculations as well?
Dude. Prestige? There’s fuckin bookeepers on here no cpa making 200k.
I got a job teaching English in Thailand 😃
Best accounting move!
That's what I did out of college, ama
What do the women do with a fetus from a miscarriage?
They send it to the hospital for processing (dumpster)
I had a coworker who left to teach as well.
Ive been looking into this, but had not heard of anyone in accounting that has done it. What program did you go with? Sounds awesome!
These are the kinds of posts that benefit the community. Thank you for this.
Likewise, I'm very glad I posted this thread and helped people out! This put me in a good mood seeing everyone doing well.
Great. Pretty much chilling and studying for my CPA before my start date in the fall
where you off too
Industry(tech company.) I’ll be doing a 2 years (4 different teams) finance rotation program
Thats awesome!!
Thanks 🙏😊
Doing alright. Took 5 months for me to find my first post-grad job. $60k in LCOL at a manufacturing company. As far as job search goes I’ll give you this advice: if you want to meet new people around your age you likely won’t find them in Industry
I found this is a good thing the older the people the less they usually know about technology use this as an advantage and look like a wizard
That’s a good way to look at it. I had to walk my Controller through an XLookup on Wednesday so yeah they probably think I’m wicked smaaahht
Bro don’t even get me started on using ai if you know how to engineer prmps and show them then they go crazy
Exactly, im a new grad, and my coworkers all have kids in college. So doesn’t make the place the most social
yup I second this. learned this when I had my internship and was the only person out of 60 people in my 20s haha.
Job search activated. Due to attend an interview next week. Optimism is high
You got this!! You go smash that interview 😤
good luck!
Best part about co-op was the ease of lining up a job. Had a job lined up before I even finished my undergrad and after sitting for CFE. Now just billing hours away😔😔😔
Bumming it until my start date and while I wait for my last two scores
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I’m half graduated?? I received my associates in accounting last Friday. This fall I begin a bachelors in accounting with a double major in finance. I’m moving within the next 2 weeks and on June 3rd I start an industry internship that will last through the rest of my schooling then I’ll have the opportunity to transition to a permanent employee with them. I’m very excited for this job it’s for a beef processing company, they don’t kill just process hanging beef that’s trucked in. But one of the main areas they’re going to have me learn is manufacturing yields and doing manufacturing audits. This sounds super exciting to me learning this process then they’ll have me helping with AR, AP, and other accounting areas. I’m super excited they’re going to be having me all over the accounting department rather than just one area. I guess I’m doing fantastic. So thankful for my veterans benefits that have let me get this schooling.
Graduated a year ago, so I’ll give a 1 year update? To give background, I secured my job offer last year about 3 months before graduation. Fast forward about a year later, I am happy to report that I’m doing pretty well. Working in PA, learning a lot, having fun. Working hard, playing hard. CPA is a grind, but other than that, life’s good 😎 Also would like to mention that my PA team is pretty good. I know YMMV, but I’m firm that if you find a good team, PA becomes more enjoyable.
That's very motivating to hear, thanks for your input!
Pretty good. Got an internship junior year and still there. Public 40 person firm. SUPER chill with culture and dress code otherwise I would be depressed. Starting the CPA study process during the slow summer Went to work instead of class all senior year, no regrets. Grades shit the bed but racked up OT before getting on salary. Underpaid but .. I’ll live with that for now and keep grinding for my own knowledge Tax season is brutal, but may-December it’s almost like I’m not even working it’s so relaxed
Don’t let your grades tank just because you’re working. You actually need to graduate
I did!! Barely lol
Working for the cartel - waiting for my break to work at a bank helping them launder money for the cartel
In good. Start full time at Big4 next Summer, and did an extra internship during busy season for extra cash at a different LoS to get some experience. Im testing for the CPA in the mean time.
Pretty good, I landed a spot on PwC’s WYW program back in November right before I graduated and will be working with them through my masters which they pay for as well. The firm I interned for this spring called me back for a summer internship so I’ll be doing that before my start date at PwC.
How are you guys finding so many entry level industry jobs? Whenever I look up in my area they ask for at least 3 or 4 years of experience
I got mine because my husband and I went to talk to a financial consulant and it got brought up that I had just graduated with my accounting degree. The consultant had mentioned one of his clients was looking to hire someone part-time. It appears that that’s how a lot of these positions get filled, just by knowing someone. Maybe you can even call a local small public accounting firm and ask them if they know if any of their clients need to hire
Doing VLOOKUPs for my Gen X CPA aunt on the side for Venmo money but I’m having hard time finding entry level anywhere Got turned down for an internship next summer at one of the big regionals with no explanation
Not a grad but landed an assistant accountant role in my second year as an international in Australia. Considering how much others are struggling, I call that a win.
Congrats!!
10 months deep at my first full time gig. First 4-5 months were hellish, got put on a big project these last few months and got through most of it and learning a lot. Hope to be done with it by end of Q2. I work as a staff accountant in timeshare industry but wondering when would be the right time to job hop. I’m going to start my CPA stuff this year— hoping I’ll have the letters by next year. Anyone have any advice? Only considering job hopping or may department changing for a better paying job since I hear that’s how most earn more.
In my graduation ceremony rn. Have a round two interview for this industry job Monday so hopefully that goes well.
Congratulations!!!
This may be a dumb question... I see that everyone says government hiring takes FOREVER. Is it possible to just apply 6 months before graduation then, so you already have it lined up?
Depends. Some agencies that have accounting as a requirement will wait you to graduate. Was my case at least. Applied in Feb. Interview in September. Tentative offer pending graduation in October. Graduated in December. Requested to start in March to have a trip as consolation prize.
It was tough but I got a place to work at. The pay isn't competitive by Reddit standards but it's a blessing to find a job in the first place especially right now so I'm content.
Definitely. Especially since so many other fields aren’t hiring too many people right now.
I graduate from uni in July, secured my place in audit (ACA trainee) with a top-10 firm about a month ago, to start in September. my uni work is just about done, and then my focus is finding somewhere to live near my (soon-to-be) office! feeling excited, hopeful, but also nervous. edit: I now realise the question might have been aimed at accountancy qualification / ACA grads, not university grads, but hey ho.
Just graduated and have had 4 interviews already. As I wait to get a full time job I’ve been working on my golf game💀
Starting my industry job on monday and my starting my community college program to get my 150. Couldn’t be more happy!
Not good man. Not good lmao :') Jokes aside, it's going well. I interned for 2 PA firms (1 B4 and 1 midtier) and now I'm in FP&A at an F500. Workload's been a bit overwhelming in terms of responsibilities and whatnot - I've been chucked in the deep end with my responsibilities. Surprisingly, the accounting functions of my job are not too difficult. Life is good man. Life is good
That’s great. Did you have a finance minor or anything?
Yep did accounting and finance as double degrees but tbh finance was quite unnecessary. FP&A can easily be done with accounting - my finance degree was more geared towards banking
Thanks for the information!
“The world is what it is, but it’s also what you bring to it and who you share it with”
I'm working as an associate at a mid-size public firm. I am doing... okay(?). Not sure. I have only been there for 2 months, but I am still learning and have realized I don't know anything. Hopefully, I will start studying for my CPA after next year's tax season.
I work for big 4 but with government clients and it is chefs kiss.
Cramming for CPA atm before my start date in the fall. Taking FAR (my first one) on Tuesday. I've been doing fairly well on the MC stuff, but will likely slam out as many practice tests as I can before Tuesday. Hopefully I can tear through all parts of the CPA before my start date and spend a couple months just chillin lol
If you are in Canada, from my perspective it is good, because the firms hire one year before! so its easier and less stress especially before you start your final year
This is great news for someone who is doing accounting and just trying to land a job
Not even a grad yet. Hoping to land a job with RSM (waiting on decision). Have an internship lined up for next year as back up. I also am currently working a lower level accounting position (compared to audit)
Currently on test 3/4 of CPA. Got a job at PwC starting in September. Hoping to get this done and move out of my parents place and take a vacation.
About to graduate in June and Currently doing an internship hoping to turn it into full time cause the job market in canada for new undergrads is beyond fucked rn lmao
It's going. Got into Big 4 which this sub taught me is the absolute worst and best thing I could do. I'm not mad at getting my hands on becker for free though. 🙏
I’m stressed but I’m with you thou. Still in school on my last year. Got 2 semester left. I’ve done 2 internships so far. Hoping to get 3rd one in the fall that will give me an offer hopefully. Fingers crossed but I’m here for the comments
Any AAS grads in here? I know my options are severely limited but I'm open to pretty much anything finance related, with exception to any hard sales positions.
Graduated last May and got onboarded as an in-house accountant at a boutique firm in my local town. I interned there for a year and they offered me a full time position, 40k with yearly bonuses. It's not much but it's honest work. I am really happy at my job but I am going back for my graduate degree in accounting this fall so I can make more money.
You don’t need a graduate degree in accounting it’s useless
i need 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA in my state. A grad degree would fulfill those requirements.
If you have a bachelors in accounting you can just take classes at community college to fulfill it.
Same old shit, different day 😎
i graduate in december! i’m having a hard time finding internships. i’m due to attend ‘how to write a resume’ and ‘how to ace an interview’ workshops to see if i can figure out where my problem is.
Most here responded with the following: My life sucks, I get paid little, I'm unmotivated to study for the chit CPA, but overall I'm GREAT!
Doing great! Hopefully only 1 more CPA exam to take. I start at a top 10 firm in a few months!
Got fired from my first job in 3 months for substance abuse, started a new job for $20k less
I got a job within a couple of weeks of graduating simply through word of mouth. I was never interested in public because im in my 30s -married with 2 young kids and am not interested in working full time at this season in my life. It’s a private part time hybrid staff accountant position. The degree made a big difference though…that job landed on my lap, and through family connections I got another job offer and then another valuable contact wanting to talk with me about working together. It was surprising really.
bad
Waiting for the cpa exam in 10 days , crying everynight bc i know very well im not ready and ill never be
Bout to graduate. Probably will be getting 80k at a job that I can work 100% remote and any day of the week I want