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I start tomorrow at 9 am. It’s a firm with about 60-80 people (across 2 branches). Here is the application description:

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Individual at this level should have 1 to 3 years’ experience as a staff accountant and normally have college degree with a major in accounting or other related business field. Staff accountants are expected to:

Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.

Understand professional standards and regulatory and legal requirements.

Progress professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam as soon as possible.

Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.

Accounting and Audit engagements:

Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, and when assigned to government engagements, the GAO and GASB.

Become proficient at preparing financial statements.

Obtain exposure on the types of financial statements offered by the firm.

Assume responsibility for unaudited financial statement engagements or segments of audits under the supervision of more experienced staff.

Tax engagements:

Become familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulations.

Obtain a working knowledge of research techniques and the various research sources in the firm library.

Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm.

Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff.

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I don’t have any public experience, but I have 2 years as an accountant at a construction company.

I’m so nervous! What should I expect on my first day/week?

AUD - 84
BEC - 75
FAR - 76
REG - 87

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FAR- 5/11/15 76!!
AUD-10/31/15 63, 84!
REG-7/12/16 72
BEC-8/31/15 75!! Perfect Score!

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[hasy]

I want to say that I'm in the staff position that you are starting tomorrow. I'm a staff auditor at a firm with about 75 employees. First of all, chill out. I know many nervous people don't like hearing that but it's true. Even with 2 years as an accountant in private, it is very different compared to public.

First day, if not, first couple of days is all training, orientation, and getting to the know the people at the firm. First day, one of the partners/directors treated the department to lunch. Mostly everyone goes so you can meet everyone. Since it is a small firm, I spent the first 3 days training with a senior and manager, and by Thursday, I was tasked with beginning an ERISA audit. I'm pretty sure that you're going to learn about that in a few days too since we are in the middle of ERISA season.

My advice is to be cordial with everyone, bring a notepad everywhere since you'll be a sponge for most of the year (take notes on everything), and most of all, don't be late. Since you already passed FAR, you're probably ahead of the curve than some people at the firm. Good luck with everything. If you have further questions, keep asking.

AUD - 83
BEC - 80
FAR - 83
REG - 78

BEC - 80 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

FAR - 72; 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

AUD - 83 (Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB)

REG - 52; 78 (Roger + NINJA MCQ)

Ethics - 68, 96 (how I dislike you)
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BEC 80 (10/23/15)
FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
REG 52 (4/28/15)
AUD (9/9/16)

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[Lost1]

Try not to be overly enthusiastic because people can be mean and hate on that, lol. This is from personal experience. I have been on both ends!

"If you can do it, I can do it better."

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