[Anonymous]

So I’m one lecture in to my FAR re-study and bored out of my mind.

Just curious about the whole “conservative” image accountants seem to have. When I had a mid-life crisis and changed my career to accounting, I also got a tattoo. My tramp stamp is a shamrock on my shoulder. Maybe I should have gotten a dollar sign or a T-account.

Do you have a tattoo? What? Where?

(Jeff may delete this. It is not CPA related. Like I said, I am bored.)

[NY GT girl]

I don't think they are a big deal as long as they aren't offensive incredibly or apparent. I have 6, so I don't have a problem with them (clearly). Mine are in discrete locations, however. Just my two cents…

NY Candidate using Becker: FAR (2/20) - 81, AUD (4/3) - 92, REG (5/3) - 95, BEC (5/29) - 89 DONE!!!

[Anonymous]

I don't have any but I don't think they're considered a tramp stamp unless they are on the middle of the lower back.

[Anonymous]

I have tons…mine are hidden but they are large…I got them in places i knew would be covered up in the workplace….so my upper back and upper arm a lot of my lower leg is covered…..even tho i dont think it matters if they are not offensive i would not want to put myself in a situation where someone was judging me for a job and all they saw were my tats..

chris

[jeff]

nah…I only delete posts that could get me contacted by lawyers, the AICPA, are spam, or could stir up a fight.

I have a frat tat on my ankle. DON'T JUDGE ME. 🙂

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

[Anonymous]

I have a tattoo of Nicholas Cage on the inside of my right thigh, how could I judge a frat-tat?

Just kidding, about the Cage tattoo.

[Anonymous]

I thought about getting a tattoo of a pair of lips or a target on my ass with “HEY NASBA” over it but my wife objected.

[FL_CPA2010]

I have 2, but they are concealed for the most part. I have one on my lower leg just above my ankle, so I do not wear skirts or dresses. I occasionally wear capri pants, but not too often as I don't want it visible. The other is on my upper thigh. I'm getting my 3rd when I pass the 4th part. Now what to get? I like brla's concept 😉

REG 79 (Becker); BEC 63 (Becker) 70 (Yaeger); AUD 66 (Becker; 11/30 - Becker); FAR 11/24 (Yaeger/Wiley)

[Vince]

I dont think youd have a problem unless its visible when you are in work clothes. That being said, I have no tatoos but have 3 piercings. Only one is visible and thats my tongue ring. I wonder if I would need to wear a spacer or clear jewelry….

FAR (Feb. '10) - 83
REG (Apr. '10) - 88
BEC (May '10) - 79
AUD (Aug '10) - 80

[itsmestacey]

LOL – What if someone really did have a T-account? Anyone out there have an accounting-related tattoo? I am waiting until I pass to get mine… kidding.

IL Candidate: FAR - 76, BEC - 74, 76, REG - 8/30, AUD - October

[LIVIN4-75s]

If your co-workers cant see them, they will never know….they have become more common these days, so even if a boss or co-worker saw that you had one I dont think they would think twice about it. I have a cross on my right upper arm, and a Japanese style dragon half sleeve (a guess a little less than 1/2) on my left. I work at a shirt and tie firm so, it hasnt been an issue for me. Tattoo's are awesome, dont be ashamed!

[Anonymous]

I really want a nose ring and I actually don't think it would prevent me from *getting* a job…but I don't think it would fly to stroll into work one day with it..so I haven't done it. Maybe one day.

[snick722]

Came across this post. VERY INTERESTING to read these 2 days before my test.

I have a butterfly on my back behind my right shoulder. I want an “ohm” on my hand between my thumb and fore finger but I doubt I'll ever get it……unless I tell myself I can get after I pass all 4 parts. I also have a nose ring 🙂

BEC - 65 (4/10), 83 (8/10)
AUD - 64 (10/10), 73 (2/11), 93 (8/11)
REG - 47 (7/09), 80 (10/11)
FAR - 84 (11/11) Texas. I'm done!!!

[jeff]

I'm getting SMH across my shoulders this week in honor of this testing cycle.

AUD - 79
BEC - 80
FAR - 76
REG - 92

Jeff Elliott, CPA (KS)
NINJA CPA | NINJA CMA | NINJA CPE | Another71

[Anonymous]

I have 3 tattoos. My most recent (and probably most visible) is on the top of my foot. Thankfully it's still easy enough to hide. I do have plans for a 4th, though that one will be easy to hide as well. I also have my tragus pierced, though that seems to be more common, but also harder to hide.

[snick722]

I also have my tragus pierced, but at least it's easy to take out (if attempting to hide)

I'm thinking since I've already passed BEC and AUD – I can get a C

then after REG – I can get a P

Which means…. I would HAVE to get myself to pass FAR to get the ‘A' otherwise I'd look like an idiot – not that the world wouldn't see me as one after that anyway

“Hey, why does that girl have C.P.A across her arm?”

“Those must be her initials”

BEC - 65 (4/10), 83 (8/10)
AUD - 64 (10/10), 73 (2/11), 93 (8/11)
REG - 47 (7/09), 80 (10/11)
FAR - 84 (11/11) Texas. I'm done!!!

[Author]

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