Social WR Lounge v273: Fight Night

[Sketch]

Not mrs fett. She didn't even change expression. #onetrue

I'll be honest, a woman who is into crime for her man is about the strongest possible connection you can have. Can't put a price on it.

 

[kpt018]

I didn't even think of the credit hours going up however many years ago.

Good call

I got my CPA before the requirement, thankfully.

 

[WhiteMousse]

Guys

I'm drunk

We all need to GET TOGETHER FOR LIKE A PARTY or something

Where would we do it? I vote my place, can you all make it to Florida?

 

[Sketch]

Guys

I'm drunk

We all need to GET TOGETHER FOR LIKE A PARTY or something

Where would we do it? I vote my place, can you all make it to Florida?

Get lost

 

[Gandhi]

I think most states require 150 credits to get the CPA, which is very much worth it IMO (salary spread is large, opportunities not otherwise available, etc). So if I was in college now I’d probably just get an MBA or Masters and a CPA. But I totally agree, unless it’s from a top program it’s a total waste of time and money.

The Masters in Accounting is a waste too imo. Just work and get experience. For the accounting profession, the best path by far is to start in public accounting.

I think this is true of most careers in business too. No one gives a shit if you have a mediocre or worse MBA and some companies (start up mentality) will hold it against you.

100% on the above and for public accounting do it at a big 5 or at least an RSM or other national / large regional firm if you can.

The US is weird in that you can get a cpa in some states with no public audit/ accounting experience .

 

[The Diplomat]

Guys

I'm drunk

We all need to GET TOGETHER FOR LIKE A PARTY or something

Where would we do it? I vote my place, can you all make it to Florida?

 

[Gandhi]

I got my CPA before the requirement, thankfully.

what are these USA requirements ?

 

[Gutter Chris]

But would she flinch when you told her that she would have to hide her wedding ring?

They know we can't produce receipts!

 

[Stop Being Greedy]

I really appreciate these responses. I pretty much have my mind made up on things but these posts have largely reaffirmed my thinking. I wish I had come here sooner for input.

You can do accounting without a CPA. Accounting > HR. Unless you like human interaction and liability mitigation.

My buddy switched from data analyst to HR 5 years ago and it has been life changing. In terms of both opportunity and finance, he’s straight killing it ever since. But, I mean, reading people and being an advisor are his biggest strengths. To Cubo’s point, you need to like that stuff.

I do think HR would be playing to my strengths much more. I originally was thinking accounting because it seems better for job security but I just don't know that I have the same aptitude for it. I'm positive I could do it, but I don't enjoy being mediocre at things. I'd rather excel at something.

The MBA is a weird thing. If you have a non business undergrad and want to get some broad business education OR you are going to an elite school where you will make real connections, it’s worth it. Otherwise, anyone with a bcom, badmin, a cpa, etc. don’t waste your fucking time. It’s not going to be worth the time or money. It’s not a real masters degree, it’s the same content as a badmin, with some harder cases. Also if you have an interest do a speciality (like healthcare mba).

I can’t see why anyone would do a masters in accounting unless they want to teach in uni. If you are working as a professional get the CPA first and another designation that compliments it if you want (CFE CBV whatever).

Accounting has way more upside than HR. At the same time if you are not at least willing to get a CPA, you are limiting yourself and it sounds like you don’t want to sacrifice to aim higher.

That being said, Cubo is correct lots of “ok” to even “decent” jobs that don’t need a cpa in accounting. But there are also HR people (especially head hunters) who do really well.

This is how I've been looking at it. Accounting has more upside but I'd be limited without the CPA. I currently support recruiting though which is a big part of why I want to go in the direction of HR. I'd like to build on my experience and strengths. Either way though, I can test for the CPA if I want to after I finish these accounting courses next semester so I'll have that option if I want to try to go that route in the future.

 

[kpt018]

100% on the above and for public accounting do it at a big 5 or at least an RSM or other national / large regional firm if you can.

The US is weird in that you can get a cpa in some states with no public audit/ accounting experience .

Listen boomer, it’s the big 4 now. Author Anderson went down with Enron.

I bust your chops but 100% agree. It is definitely weird (and wrong imo) that you can get certified without experience.

 

[Unknown Pleasures]

Nah trying to shame people for using site features is silly.

I don't even know what my setting are.

 

[LMP]

I don't even know what my setting are.

How dare you not have you sherdog setting set to the way i like them. What an awful human being you must be. Trying to hide your name changes. /s

 

[Amerikuracana]

This place could really use one of his stories right now

I haven’t written anything in 6 months. Too busy at my job making just enough to pay my ex for her weed and $45 a day in carry out when she’s obese lol

 

[My Spot]

I really appreciate these responses. I pretty much have my mind made up on things but these posts have largely reaffirmed my thinking. I wish I had come here sooner for input.





I do think HR would be playing to my strengths much more. I originally was thinking accounting because it seems better for job security but I just don't know that I have the same aptitude for it. I'm positive I could do it, but I don't enjoy being mediocre at things. I'd rather excel at something.



This is how I've been looking at it. Accounting has more upside but I'd be limited without the CPA. I currently support recruiting though which is a big part of why I want to go in the direction of HR. I'd like to build on my experience and strengths. Either way though, I can test for the CPA if I want to after I finish these accounting courses next semester so I'll have that option if I want to try to go that route in the future.

You can still make good money with just a bachelors in accounting. I'm lazy and have no interest on the management side so I haven't gone back to school.

 

[Sketch]

I haven’t written anything in 6 months. Too busy at my job making just enough to pay my ex for her weed and $45 a day in carry out when she’s obese lol

Man your life sucks

 

[sickness2.0]

I haven’t written anything in 6 months. Too busy at my job making just enough to pay my ex for her weed and $45 a day in carry out when she’s obese lol

@Limbo Pete I think he's ready to shine

 

[Stop Being Greedy]

You can still make good money with just a bachelors in accounting. I'm lazy and have no interest on the management side so I haven't gone back to school.

I have a bachelor's in sociology. After fall, I'll have an associate's in accounting. That seemed like a good way to take the prerequisites for a potential master's in accountancy while getting enough credits to test for the CPA if I want to, plus have something on top of my bachelor's with more relevance in business if I go the HR route and get some certs in that area.

I think I need to do one of those things though. As of now, I'm leaning HR and then potentially study for the CPA down the line.

 

[Limbo Pete]

@Limbo Pete I think he's ready to shine

IT HAS BEGUN

 

[Amerikuracana]

Man your life sucks

No I have a bunch of good looking kids and at 42 I’m physically stronger than 97% of 22 year olds.. And I still play basketball like a young person.. And had sex today earlier.

Some of it sucks right now though.. So you’re part right.

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