Are people actually passionate about Accounting

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    azg204
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    I’ve been working in public accounting for 2 years now, I just recently passed the exam (it was a really long road) and I still don’t understand why people stay in it busy season after busy season. In order to find out I started interviewing the most passionate people at my firm to see what really makes them tick. Give a listen to my first interview with a Partner at my firm. If its informative great, entertaining even better, boring as anything, well than finish your cpa exam using this great forum as guidance and reconsider your options when your finished.

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  • #2977646
    fsugirl2005
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    xx

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    I have been on this journey off and on for over 10 years. I think it's about time that I wrap this up.

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    #2977679
    turo9992000
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    Yes.

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    #2977745
    CPAHOPE
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    Of course! Then why would i be pursuing CPA?

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    #2977913
    Biff Tannen
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    It pays the bills, which keeps the wife happy. Happy wife equals happy life

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    #2978021
    animalwithin
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    Not even remotely, not sure how others are.

    I think the industry is overdue for heavy disruption from automation/tech, will be interesting to see how this field looks 10 years from now.

    #2978057
    AndreA
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    For me, accounting is only the first step towards understanding business processes, and if you want to work in the field of finance and have a flexible schedule, accounting is the best profession for this + you can make a lot.

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    #2978096

    Of course. It's the only profession that I know most of the industry terms. Someone can ask me to do their books, prepare taxes (mostly Canadian taxes) and at the same time, I'm able to explain to the clients what they are. Also, as mentioned above, it pays the bills, and you gain trust from business people, such as banks and other creditors; it's a great profession for life.

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    #2978102
    vbmer
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    I'm not an accountant, but I really like accounting. I have a lot of fun discussing accounting standards and really get into why things should be one way or another.

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    #2978171
    jd
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    No. But it made the most sense to go into. Like you, I recently passed the exam and working In public accounting for the first time can be tremendously difficult. I like accounting and I’m happy I chose to work in it, but “passionate” is a bit of an overreach. Yes, I looked at the definition of Passionate before posting this.

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    #2978189
    Skynet
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    They lured me in with free coffee and snacks along with lots of pretty girls and afterwards there was no escape.

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    World Domination Plan

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    #2978312
    CPAHOPE
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    Haha let me join the party SKYNET! Beautiful gals rock

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