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12tangParticipantFew things to address here. First, your husband shouldn't be calling for your job transfer. If he thinks that a job change will stop men from wanting to be around you, he's mistaken. Secondly, you should be aware that communicating with other men one-on-one unbeknownst to your husband is a huge risk for ending a marriage. You're married, so you should be absolutely in love with your man, or at least more in love than a new couple. Don't use other men's desire as a test of your man's strength, if that's what you're doing. You should understand that while you have good intentions of developing work relationships, most men cannot separate friendship with desire. I guarantee your senior wants more than friendship as he sees the one-on-one interactions as possibility for more (trust me, I'm a guy, I know how we think). Keep it cordial in the workplace, but no one-on-one interactions outside of work, period.
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REG: (XX)March 4, 2020 at 12:18 pm in reply to: I just graduated College. I have trouble motivating myself #295402412tangParticipantChange happens easier when you look at things from a long term perspective. Right now, you're looking at it from a short term perspective, “I don't want to study now because I want a break right now”. Rather ask yourself, “will I be satisfied for the rest of my life, never becoming a CPA or will that haunt me?”. Life only gets busier the older you become so the sacrifice now will often be less, versus trying for it later in life…
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantThere definitely is no one size fits all. It's an executive level decision for what type of leaders they retain and hire. I have a boss who is smart, but he's also very antisocial. This has profound negative effects and many have expressed to me that they feel like they cannot talk to him. They feel the effects of the lack of leadership. The owners at my company see it too, but finding qualified individuals is very hard. You can't just replace a guy like my boss, it takes years to learn the company's processes, software, people, etc… So my boss retains his position. The guy who originally sat in my bosses position retired and had a more well rounded personality, but was more of a leader type and not as technical as his successor.. The retiree straight out told me that I had to help my boss to stand-firm.
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Regardless of how a company chooses to operate, it's my firm belief that a business professional who exhibits soft skills is an asset. It's much harder to teach soft skills, than it is to teach technical skills. I also know a kid I went to college with who is smart as they come. It's been 5 years and he still cannot hold an accounting position despite his high grades. Why? Because he's extremely awkward and lacks social skills. He works in a warehouse and is still looking for an accounting position at a company that will keep him longer than a few months… Soft skills are important, and are the one type of skill that permeates all industries and professions… There are plenty of smart people that I've come across in life that are very difficult to be around, and that's ALWAYS bad for business…
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The number one thing most accounting firms expressed to our university staff was that they wanted individuals with soft skills. Because what they were finding, was the exact opposite. It's kind of catch-22 because us accountants are often a certain personality-type, typically introverted. I did find it funny that HR at accounting firms weren't accountants, and demanded accountants who exhibited soft skills. Clear sign that the kind of accountants businesses want aren't the same types they wanted back in the day… We need to break out from our comfy shells if we want to remain relevant.Using Becker self-study
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REG: (XX)March 2, 2020 at 8:08 pm in reply to: REG Reassurance Thread – Folks who passed please join #295225112tangParticipantI took REG early Feb. Pretty much all my SIMS were blank forms. They were difficult and I felt that many of my answers could go two ways. I was pretty convinced that the SIMS failed me. Turned out an 80. So don't lose hope!
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipant@cpaguy, curious on your thoughts for why the CMA isn't as good for a controller? What if the controller is the the CFO as well?
I'm sure having multiple certifications has a diminished return for paying off but nonetheless, you're increasing your knowledge of business topics. I relate it to reading different books on the same topic. You capture different perspectives, different ways of thinking and different solutions to the same problems. Of course, I don't have multiple certifications/licenses, so there's that, lol. But if one has the time and money to spend, then why not?
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantI took REG early Feb. I felt the MCQ's were hard and the SIMS were insane. I felt that I failed the exam due to the SIMS. However, I pulled an 80. Trust in yourself and your preparation.
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantFor FAR and AUD I woke up at 4:30 – 5 am every morning then sprinkled more study after work. Work hours are 8-5. I firmly believe that getting at least 1.5 hours of good study in before work is crucial to success with the CPA….unless you work a weak non-demanding job or are part-time. Exercise also does wonders for learning. It's all about managing stress and little to no exercise coupled with trying to learn after work will only raise stress. Put yourself first, your employer second! 🙂
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantThanks for the replies. I read that it takes the average person 1 year to complete but has 3 years to complete? What starts the clock on the 3 years, applying to sit? Also read that it would take take slightly less than 400 hours to prepare for? BEC topics are my kind of jam so this is looking more appealing!
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantI thought I failed REG. 80! This feels surreal! Anyone still in the fight, keep going because if I can do it, so can you!
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantThey will release today sometime. I follow NASBA Twitter for the updates. Unfortunately they like to post a bunch of nonsense the day of the postings. “They see me trollin', they hatin'!”
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantThere are many schools of thought on this as you can see. To me it's simple. You have a higher market value and you should be paid more than a non-cpa. I'm not saying that you should be paid a ton more but if your raise is the standard, your company is basically signaling to you that they don't value you as a CPA, since they are still paying you like a non-cpa. They have every right to do that, but I'd say if a company truly values you, and sees your commitment to the profession, then they should give you a better raise. If they won't, you have every right to find an employer who will value you properly. So let's say you get more certifications, are you going to be okay being paid like Joe Schmuck with no certifications? I personally will not work for a company that refuses to recognize my achievements beyond the average person. Do certifications make you an expert? No. But nonetheless, they do show value. The burden is not on your company to compensate you for your achievements, the burden is on you to find an employer who will!
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantI think the best way to approach review is scan the chapter via notes and flashcards (only if you made them) and then to pound out 1/2 the MCQ's. REG is tough because there lots of details to remember. Just remember to not get stuck in the forest. You shouldn't be in the forest during review. You should be in a helicopter above the forest, scanning the trees. Don't forget to take the AICPA practice exam, it's important! Best of luck and most of all, trust in your preparation. One last thing to remember, there is no amount of review that will ever make you feel ready.
BEC - PASSFAR - PASS
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BOOM! JUST LIKE THAT, I GOT MY LIFE BACK! =D
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantWas a pay raise requested? If the answer is no, then you need to request it. Oftentimes we find ourselves knowing in our head why we deserve better, and we expect others to see why we deserve more as well. Take what you know to be true (your increase in market value via CPA), and bring that to the negotiation table. Employers are very reluctant to just give out raises, even when they know you exhibit excellence. We have one employee who is awesome at what he does, and I overheard one of the owners straight out say, “He's not complaining about his salary” after the other owner mentioned that he is slightly underpaid in comparison to other employees. Only you can develop of a strong basis of your value, and it's up to you on how you sell it. If your current employer doesn't buy it, then find one who will.
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipant@Mercenary, thanks for your input!
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REG: (XX)12tangParticipantThe question tells you that 40k was missed for GAAP depreciation. That's the solution right there, if 40k was missed, then 40k needs to be booked. They try confusing you by saying that depreciation was booked correctly for tax, and they give you a distractor, the tax rate. Tax rates don't affect depreciation. My guess, is they are mixing this question with problems that are net of tax. They are testing to see if you understand that distinction. My advice would be to look at a detailed I/S and see what things are reported net of tax.
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