r/Accounting

I recently found out that I have been rejected from a lot of firms and not invited for interviews and I was wondering why since I have decent grades and extracurriculars. Today I found out when I submitted all my applications, the PDF for my resume had like 6 extra pages that had screenshots of school resume tips, as well as other notes and discarded draft resumes on it 😭😭😭 It's so bad. I would just have to hope that HR didn't scroll past the first page. I dont know how I could have made such a dumb mistake, I forgot I created extra pages. Will they remember my terrible application forever? This is so embarassing 😭😭

Hi everyone!

I’ve noticed quite a few people here earning $100k+, and I’m curious how you got there. Would you mind sharing your career and salary progression?

Here’s mine (CAD):

Age 24–27: Accountant, $40k to $60k
Age 28: Senior Accountant, $65k (Big 4, East Coast)
I’m planning to start my CPA program in May next year under the new program.

I’m also considering making the move from public accounting to industry, mainly for better pay and career growth.

For those who made the switch to industry, how much of a salary increase did you get? Did you wait until you got your CPA, or did you make the move before?
My goal is to eventually reach $100k+, so I’d love to hear your experiences and any advice!

We all know the job market is tight, but it can't be like that everywhere.... These are the best cities to be an accountant (compensation, job opportunities, advancement, etc.)

Title, i've never applied to "real" jobs before cause I just got my degree and havent done an internship

I graduated from an online school and missed traditional campus recruiting. I've applied to a lot of public accounting firms (big and small) and keep getting rejected.

I'm thinking about focusing on passing the CPA exams before applying again. Will passing all four actually make firms take me seriously? Will it get rid of the stench of an online degree and make up for missing traditional recruiting? Or is my time better spent another way, like starting in industry or networking harder?

I think I am going to graduate with no internships, and am looking for advice on what to do. I graduate in December of 2027. I have a 3.9 GPA, work experience, and leadership in Beta Alpha Psi. I have applied for hundreds of internships, gotten a dozen interviews, and no offers. I use the star method in interviews and dress appropriately. The only thing I can think of is that I'm taking a semester off for medical reasons and am neurodivergent. Am I screwed if I don't graduate with an internship? I'm thinking of pivoting out of Accounting and doing something else like healthcare, because I feel like no employer is going to want me if I don't graduate with an internship, and if I can't get an internship right now I don't see how it's going to be different after I graduate. It's also just incredibly frustrating to do everything right and to still be rejected over and over again. I signed up for VITA and am going to be doing that during busy season. Can I get some advice on what else to do now to become hireable?

Are there greater privileged you get as you climb up the ladder? Or greater meaning you derive from your job?

It’s been a few months how is everyone? Anyone get a decent raise?

I recently got put on a new team at work and the Manager regularly screams at colleagues. I ignored it but I’m assigned to work 1 on 1 with this person and it’s starting to affect my mental health.

The Manager is from India and will scream at me in front of an entire office, micro manage, and will rush me for deadlines that do not exist. I am not the first person this happened to.

All former people on their team, quit. I am planning to move to a new team but I don’t feel right about someone else having to deal with this and the behaviour will continue if no one intervenes. Should I report to HR? Should I get a lawyer?

My life has been a living hell and I have nightmares every night, any advice is appreciated.

Doing financial statements in excel?

Run the tape and hard code the final result, fuck the guy trying to do it after you

Get told you've entered something incorrectly in the tax software?

Run the tape instead of just looking at the software and source document like a normal person

Book to tax reconciliation?

Scan an unlabeled tape into the workpapers and assume that everyone can understand your schizophrenia

Adding machines and their tapes make my blood pressure rise more than the Big Mac istg

Exactly what it says in the title, haaa. I'm going back to school for my B.S. in Accounting, but 5 years as an accountant apparently doesn't exempt me from this course's requirement to interview other professionals to ensure this is the industry for me.

Super easy process. All I need to do is email/DM you a list of questions. Get a response. Then submit it to my professor. You can use your real name, or a fake name if you want (ie: Joseph Smith being Joe Smart). As long as I'm not reporting the questions from "depreciatedeeznuts90", I think I should be good.

Bonus points if you work in taxes, auditing, or a hospitality/tourism field. I may also need to do a second follow-up interview with one person, which I'll throw a Starbucks gift card at (if it's not against the subreddit's rules).
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Before it gets asked -- "Why can't you ask your co-workers?" -- I worked at my last job for 4yrs and we had a mass layoff due to them implementing a new AI Accounting software. Lost ~80% of my close contacts, and I'm not keen on reaching out to those who stayed.

Hello everyone, I am 21 just getting into taxes and since i've been doing business returns my boss has been wanting me to learn accounting and let me tell you it is so much harder to me than taxes here in oregon you have my respect, what are some good tips for starting out learning the basics aka fundamentals to go by

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Hi everyone, I'm 21 and currently in my final year of an Accounting & Finance degree. I'm feeling quite lost about my future and would really appreciate some advice.

I have one accounting internship back in my country and other work experience outside accounting here in the UK. I'm worried about finding a graduate job in the UK that offers visa sponsorship. My family is here, and I'd really like to stay and build my future here, but if I can't find a suitable job, I may have to leave.

I have another possible option, which is getting sponsored through a care job. However, I'm torn between taking that opportunity to stay in the UK and continuing to pursue accounting, which is what I've spent years studying for.

I don't know what the best decision is, and I'm worried about giving up on my accounting career.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What would you do if you were in my position? I'd really appreciate any advice, and if anyone is willing to offer mentorship, I'd be very grateful.

I graduated last summer with a 2:1 in Accounting & Finance and I'm struggling to get my first permanent accounting/finance role.

I have some practical experience from an accounts internship, including processing purchase invoices, bank reconciliations, working with Excel and an accounting system. I also did some ad-hoc finance work for several months afterwards.

I've been applying for graduate schemes as well as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, AP/AR and junior accounting roles. I've had some interviews but haven't received an offer yet.

My long-term goal is to qualify through ACCA/ACA/CIMA and build a career in accounting, but I'm starting to wonder whether I'm approaching the job search incorrectly.

If you were in my position, would you:

• Focus almost entirely on Accounts Assistant/AP/AR roles?
• Continue applying for graduate schemes?
• Take a non-finance job temporarily?
• Get more practical experience or qualifications first?
• Consider temporary finance work?
• Do something else entirely?

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who recruit accountants or graduated recently themselves. I'm happy to hear blunt criticism of my approach.

Hello, my name is Drake and I attended unc and have been pursuing a career in the nfl as qb of the New England Patriots, recently I cost my team the game and now everyone hates me. What are your recommendations for getting into accounting?