Any Accounting majors/accountants on NT?

[jjoaquin]

My manager just called me, and damn he was HEATED at my client.

He told me "I just got off the phone with them, I went off on them. Next time they're being a @#$%, don't even say anything. Just pack up your @#$% and leave! If he was saying that @#$% to you in my presence I would've punched him in the @#$@$@ face!!! @#$@ that @#$@$@!!! We don't need this @#$@$@ client, we'd rather lose them than deal with this @#$%" I've never heard my manager this mad before

It's a good feeling to know that your higher ups have your back. I might not get paid as much as I'd like, but I love working at a company where everyone respects and supports each other like a real team

Sounds like you got a pretty chill manager. I'm glad I haven't experienced anything like that with a client.

 

[sfc415]

Why does your client give a **** what you label your workpapers? I assume these statements are going into your audit or other database right? Well, that's the property of the auditor so he shouldn't care...am I missing something?

I always have my seniors/staff back and will fall on a sword/gernade as necessary. I have no problem calling someone out if they're being disrespectful to me or the team (rarely occurs). With clien'ts like that, they're always first on my "to exit" list. I've built my own reputation and our firm is one that doesn't need **** clients who can't treat people well and their stuff is all a mess.

Right, the documents he wanted me to organize and upload for him are for future audits. Everything I uploaded was clearly labeled with the content of the document and the date. I've worked with Big 4 auditors before and they couldn't care less about something as insignificant as name formatting. Meanwhile this client is trying to con his way into not paying my firm by claiming I'm doing a @#$@ job Dude must be proud of himself for going off on a junior accountant

I even spoke directly with the CEO of my company (we're a smaller firm, so everybody knows everybody). Dude straight up told me "What an @#$ @#$@. You should've kicked his @#$, I have a really good lawyer who would've taken care of it"

 

[grandtheftbike]

i love my manager, she's totally hands off. i don't think she even knows what i do

 

[chiang2k6]

Fellow accountants, how do you deal with wanting to go off on an unreasonable/disrespectful client?

It's the ultimate test of self restraint. It's so @#$@$@ hard

This client just wasted 3 hours of my time and went off on me for the stupidest reasons. For example because I labeled document dates as 01.31.2014 Statement instead of 2014.01.31 Statement Now he wants me to go through hundreds of files and rename all of them...... Dude told me "Maybe I shouldn't pay you guys for this. Actually I might sue you guys for doing poor quality work" Meanwhile I was professional the whole time. Kept telling him "I understand your concerns. I'm doing my best to help you" but dude kept @#$@$ing. It got to the point where one of his employees came and apologized to me for his behavior

Edit: I just e-mailed my manager and let him know, I think they're arguing on the phone now

This probably won't be the last time you come across someone like this but it's all part of the business. Remaining tact and professional is all you can do and just know that you will run into more people like this throughout your career. Letting your manager know was the best step so you did right....it sucks but that's life

 

[spizike231]

:x :x :x $18?

I'm having an interview soon where I hope to lock down an $18 / hour position for the Sutter Medical Offices in my city. No degree, just a bunch of work experience.

 

[moderndarwin]

I'm in the bay area as well. Semiconductor industry. 

Full time offers at the audit staff level are mid 50's to mid 60's depending on your educational background. I know people with masters of accountancy were getting in at mid 60's. 

Promotion to senior usually brings you to $70 to $80k, with manager just under $100k base with significant bonus incentives.

I can't stress this enough, but part of getting mentally prepared for that big 4 life, is mentally preparing yourself to being UNDER PAID. The trade off is the experience and value of having a Big 4 name on your resume. It's tough and a huge blow to your ego. I remember being a 1rst year at my Big 4, getting paid in the low $50s, working 70 hours a week........where some of my college homies who passed up public accounting and went straight to industry where they were making $70 to $80k, barely working 40 hours a week.....I was heated.......

In hindsight, it's all good. I learned at an accelerated pace compared to them. Never go into big 4 accounting for the immediate salary. That's a recipe for frustration and quitting early. You gotta think about big picture, almost like an investment in time and energy for a bigger payoff in the future.

Thanks for the info. The mid 60's starting salary for master of accountancy students is that from 2013 or for some prior year?

Any idea what sort of mileague reimbursement + how parking works? My internship is in SF, but I plan to live at home with rents to save some money since it is only 8 weeks long. Specifically, do I get some sort of mileage compensation and if I need to pay for parking if the client is in SF for example, how does that work?

 

[aec23]

ModernDarwin,

I work for a big 4 firm in SF (but I live in Oakland, less expensive rent).

I believe the mileage reimbursement policy is supposed to be 55.5 cents for every extra mile that would be more than your normal commute to the office. If you need to pay for parking at a client site, you should be reimbursed for that. But if your client is in the city, you're probably better off using public transit.

 

[delete1234]

Bout to take the PACE exam real soon. Any of y'all remember if it was really difficult

 

[oranix]

Staff accountant brah checkin in.

Only took a few accounting courses, got hired as an accounting clerk then promoted to Staff Accountant in about 2 months. I'm thankful for my job considering I had no internships or much prior knowledge at all. Def thankful they're training me on the job. Hoping to be promoted to Senior Account in 2 years or so.

 

[biggie62]

I'm in grad school and in the midst of a career switch. I chose accounting because it's relatively safe and stable. I want a career that won't be replaced by robots. I'm going to be working at a top 10 firm this summer in their tax department. I personally hate audit and taxes to me are fun, especially the complexities of it depending on jurisdictions and such.

 

[bhergh]

Accounting can't get replaced by computers/robots?

 

[lazyj10]

No. Accounting won't be replaced by robots because it still requires the application of judgement. Robots and AI isn't quite there and I'll be long dead before it impacts public accounting if at all.

 

[ill steelo]

Gonna read every post in the thread.

Currently finishing up year 4 & will be starting the MPA program next semester.

Starting my 2nd internship with a big 4 firm (both internships with the same firm) this summer.

 

[dawg425]

Junior Accounting student checking in. I'm in the process of interviewing for summer leadership conferences for a couple big 4 firms. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge on what I can expect from the local/national conferences? 

 

[bravelude]

EVERYONE wants to be a CPA and an ACCOUNTANT these days and I mean EVERYONE.

 

[bravelude]

Accounting can't get replaced by computers/robots?

Just look at TURBO TAX and how many jobs it has ruined. OF COURSE it will replace a human profession.
Guys that think otherwise are obviously ACCOUNTANTS themselves. lolz

Don't fade technology and don't fade the future!

 

[Betonblck]

Accounting can't get replaced by computers/robots?

Just look at TURBO TAX and how many jobs it has ruined. OF COURSE it will replace a human profession.
Guys that think otherwise are obviously ACCOUNTANTS themselves. lolz

Don't fade technology and don't fade the future!

Stop spreading nonsense dude.

 

[nydunkhead]

Whats up guys... I just passed the CPA today! I am done!!!!!!

Good luck to anybody in this field and anybody taking this test it was a big commitment but job possibilities will increase compared to people that do not have it!

 

[lazyj10]

Congratulations! A great accomplishment that is not easy by any means. Best part, pass it all once and maintain your CPE and you never have to retake the test.

 

[romedadude]

I wasn't an accounting major (Mass Comm), but 2 yrs out of college I find myself in an accounting position. It's a tedious and detail oriented position, but I enjoy the opportunity I've been given.

Salute to accounting majors and all yall hustling. I have a truer understanding and respect for the profession more than I did before i got in.

 

[denni5themenace]

congrats! very jealous.

 

[stayblessed]

Finance with a major in accounting. To dude who said that nonesene about turbotax ... go home Rodger

 

[bostoiah]

Whats up guys... I just passed the CPA today! I am done!!!!!!

Good luck to anybody in this field and anybody taking this test it was a big commitment but job possibilities will increase compared to people that do not have it!

Congrats man. Very happy you accomplished something so time consuming and difficult. 

 

[301216baller]

Whats up guys... I just passed the CPA today! I am done!!!!!!

Good luck to anybody in this field and anybody taking this test it was a big commitment but job possibilities will increase compared to people that do not have it!

Congrats man!!.....how long did it take you to study for the exam?

 

[Betonblck]

Congrats, very big accomplishment.