Want to get hired by a Big 4 Accounting Firm? All you have to do is…

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Learn this process (keep reading this post), and execute on my simple advice.

This may include being relentless, stepping out of your comfort zone, and yes, being pushy at times.

The good news for you is that it isn’t a mystery why certain people are hired over others. We know, I know, and you will learn.

The big 4 accounting firm (PwC, EY, Deloitte, and KPMG) have been hiring thousands of students every year

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How to find an accounting job OUTSIDE your city by finding a job in your city

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1. Andrew, if I am seeking opportunities outside my area (Kansas), what can I do to maximize my chances? Also, what about non-public accounting opportunities? How can you find them and what are the differences between interviewing for industry and big 4?

-Alex, Kansas

2. My Beta Alpha Psi chapter historically struggles with…

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Accountant & Podcaster (Hint: It’s not me) w/ Dan Franks, CPA

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Dan reached out to me after he found my podcast on iTunes and I thought it would be great to record our discussion on air!

He is a accountant, CPA (used to work at KPMG) and now works at Beaird Harris & Co., P.C. as a CPA and Tax Consultant.

He also started a podcast earlier…

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Accounting Student to Professional: How to Make a Successful Transition [VIDEO]

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Your Summer Action Plan To Get An Accounting Job This Fall… Oh, and Jill from Deloitte in Atlanta.

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The fall recruiting season is the best time of the year for you to find your dream job/internship.

Here are my TOP 5 action items this summer to prepare you for this fall’s hiring frenzy!

But wait… what about Jill?

If you read #3, you’ll find out exactly who Jill is and why it’s VERY important that you…

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Mailbag: What to wear to an business event & do I NEED a portfolio?

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Back to the mailbag! This time from an accounting student and new listener to The Bean Counter! Hello Andrew, I’m a new listener to your podcast and I have had the chance to only listen to a few of your episodes, but the ones I did listen to have really helped lead me in the right direction and…

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How to Deal with Flaky HR Departments

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The new website has really drummed up some buzz and I’ve started to receive tons of advice requests! If you’ve got an accounting conundrum and need some help, email me here. Into the mailbag we go… Hello Andrew, You have been a great help to me over the past few months so I am writing…

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Accounting Networking Tips & Framework

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Accounting Networking Tips: How do you just walk up to a crowd or join a conversation? > One-on-one is a requirement > Leave your friends behind! > Wait for eye contact > Engage   What can you talk about? > Hi, how are you? > Have you done research beforehand? > If not, “Hi my name…

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How can I get accounting jobs in another city, best place for business clothes, & more!

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Listener Questions 1. Andrew, if I am seeking opportunities outside my area (Kansas), what can I do to maximize my chance of finding accounting jobs? Also, what about non-public accounting opportunities? How can you find them, and what are the differences between interviewing for industry and big 4? -Alex, Kansas My Beta Alpha Psi chapter…

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The Basics of LinkedIn For Your Accounting Career

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LinkedIn Accounting Basics LinkedIn Contacts Reach out to recruiters and company representatives on LinkedIn the evening after you meet them at a career fair or other event. It’s the perfect time. Sometimes LinkedIn requires that you enter the person’s email. What do you happen to have? His or her business card (which you should have…

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Big 4 accounting firms, overcoming barriers to success, and not letting go of your past!

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Tell me a little bit about your background. -From Seattle, Washington -Started University at Montana State University-Bozeman then transferred to Western Washington University -Ernst and Young Intern -Studying for the CPA -Currently in University, having completed her internship and waiting to begin her full-time position with Ernst and Young Tell us about one experience in…

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I didn’t make the Big 4 Accounting Firms, living abroad, and coming out at work

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Tell us a little bit about your background. Max was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently lives there He received a Bachelors of Science in Economics and Accounting from the University of Tampa Max currently works as an Internal Auditor at Patterson Companies, Inc He holds a CPA and CISA license (Certified Information…

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