Can Applying for an Accounting Internship Hurt My Chances (Sometimes, actually YES!)
From the mailbag: I recently read your article regarding advice to start a career in public accounting. I am in sort of a unique situation as far as accounting majors go. I have only recently declared my major in accounting and I have just begun my senior year with an anticipated undergraduate graduation date of…
Inside The Mind of a Moss Adams LLP (Top 25 Firm) Recruiter: “Here’s What I’m Looking For” [PODCAST]
Scott Flanary (LinkedIn) is a recruiter for Moss Adams LLP in the Los Angeles office. He’s a Harvard grad with a very interesting background working in college campus administration and now Moss Adams. Scott’s has been working for the firm hiring accounts from campuses for two years. He knows the in’s and out’s of what…
“How To Get Hired by Big 4 Accounting Firms” (WEBINAR) with @AndrewArgue
Earlier this week, I did a Webinar with AccountingFly.com and covered one of my favorite topics, “”How To Get Hired by Big 4 Accounting Firms”. I even created a full blown course on the subject. I received so much positive feedback, over 150 emails within an hour of doing the webinar, I figured I would…
Get Over 350 Accounting Clients Using Social Media [PODCAST] with Martin Gilchrist
I found Martin on Twitter, as strange as you may think that is, and he has one of the largest and most successful Twitter accounts of any accounting firm I’ve ever seen. The most impressive part is that only two people work at the firm! With over 33K Twitter followers and >350 accounting clients, Martin…
Stay At Home Mother To CPA Firm Partner [PODCAST] with Nancy Ridenour, PDR CPA’s
Nancy is a CPA firm partner at PDR CPA’s and spoke a number of years ago when I was at the University of Tampa. She has a great…
How Can I Add Value To A CPA Firm As A Staff Accountant?
I got this question a few days ago from a Bean Counter reader: “How can I add value to a CPA firm as a staff accountant?“ It’s an exciting time. You are just starting your career in public accounting. The most important thing you can do in this new period of your life is to…
How Can I Change Lines Of Service (LoS) After I Accept My Offer?
From the mailbag: Hey Andrew, Hope all is well with you and that your company(ies) are performing well. My question for you is this: I had an internship for tax with PwC last summer. I performed really well and was afforded an offer, but since then, I’ve decided I want to do auditing instead. What…
Interview with a Chief Accounting Officer [PODCAST] with Greg Leiter, Chief Accounting Officer at Cott Corporation
Greg Leiter, CPA, serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Director at Cott Beverages Limited. Mr. Leiter has been Senior Vice President of Cott Corporation since April 2008. Mr. Leiter has been Assistant Secretary of Cott Corporation since December 5, 2007 and serves as its Chief Accounting Officer. He…
Should I Quit My Full-Time Job For An Internship?
From the mailbag: Hey Andrew, So yesterday I got a message from them (McGladrey) saying to call to discuss an offer! I was so psyched, I thought this was my big break. (I went back to school late in life and am trying to make a career change) but when I called them they only…
The Trick To Being The BEST Senior Associate Is Doing Very Little Work
Sorry, sorry, sorry. I have got this question A LOT and I’m just getting around to it. For those of you that aren’t aware, a senior associate: The first promotion you’ll have after starting at a public accounting firm. Typically this occurs after two years, however some firms (like PwC) wait an extra year. You’re…
“It’s not necessary to change, survival is not mandatory” [PODCAST] with Rita Keller from Keller Advisors, LLC
Rita Keller has frequently been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. She recently received the Everest Award from Management Summit, established to recognize major/ongoing contributions to the CPA profession and the Association for Accounting Administration ACE Award for achievement, commitment, and excellence in CPA firm management and administration. In December 2009, her popular daily blog,…
The New Way To Find Accounting Internship & Jobs [PODCAST] with CEO of AccountingFly
AccountingFly matches accounting and students and full-time professionals with companies looking to hire students and recent graduates. The picture to the right shows Co-founders John Hosman, James Hosman, Frank White, and Jeff Phillips. Jeff is the CEO and the guest we had on the show.
I Just Started My First Accounting Job, What Do I Do? [HINT: Don’t Jump In The Pond, Yes It Happened]
Preparation In your first accounting job attend as many company events you can before you start. Put yourself out there and start building relationships. Reach out to key people at the company via email and see if there is any advice they have on starting. Even if you don’t think you need it, they will…
Will Being Jewish Affect My Accounting Career?
From the mailbag: Good Evening Sir, Thank you for some of your recent posts. I have read a few of them and have found some helpful information. I would appreciate any general thoughts or advice you may have for me and where I am holding on a somewhat unique situation. I currently work for a large…
One Of The Most Powerful Women In Accounting [PODCAST] with Geni Whitehouse, Author, Speaker, Trainer at EvenaNerd.com
Geni has a great story and she was an awesome guest on the podcast! She is a CPA, author, speaker, blogger, and partner at a CPA firm. Geni has a very interesting background and she has won a number of awards over the years including: 2013 One of 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting – CPA Practice…
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