Update: I passed my 4th section back in January and as of today, am officially a licensed cpa in Florida 🙏🏾. Your videos helped motivate me to get here. You’re preaching the right things brother!
💪🏾💪🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎈🍾🎊. I am happy to hear!! You DID it!! . The journey still continues but I just wish you all the opportunity in the world 🌎 that is yours to showcase your new found knowledge and expertise in this career path. Congratulations 🤴🏾. Find me on Linked In so we can chat more. 😃
@cpadiversity I'm contemplating on getting my Cissp Certification, I'm a Certified Residential Appraiser, however I feel becoming an accountant has always attracted me,. Question: what is the time frame for becoming a cpa, I feel I can acquire my cissp certification alot faster.
@MrDmacc1 Both CPA and CISSP are great certifications. However, they speak to two different subject matter expertise. CISSP is great for info security and CPA for accounting focus. The beauty is getting them both. 💰💰💰 To get a CPA you have to make sure that you have your bachelors degree or at least 150 hours of qualify college credits , then pass a CPA exam, then there’s a number of hours of experience you have to earn. Reference NASBA website for requirements for the state you are interested: nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/ For the CISSP, you all need bachelor degree and pass the CISSP exam. Here is a good reference: www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-experience-requirements Whether one is faster than the other depends upon your specific situation. If you are speaking from a exam standpoint, I think the CISSP is the quicker option. There are a lot more topics on the CPA exam. The important thing is to pick one and get started. My recommendation go for both 💪🏾💪🏾 🤑
@cpadiversity I feel going for my Cissp Certification will be quicker to enter the field of cyber security and is one of the highest certs in the industry, My concern is what will the job market be like for someone with a new Cissp Certification, If you can recommend any type of companies that offer entry level experience while Im working towards this Certification or any internship would be appreciated. Thanks in advance God Bless 🙏🏾
Great video. I worked as an accountant in various technical and operational roles (SEC Reporting, Financial Controller, and Operations Controller) for a number of years and during COVID I decided to go back and obtain my CPA. I'm not sure how much not having my CPA impacted my career over the past 20 years but figured I should look for a positive of the months of sheltering in place. There is a sense of accomplishment that comes with passing the exam and obtaining your license that is priceles at the moment.
I love how down to earth you are with presenting this info!!!! The discussions are always taboo when people talk about becoming a CPA! I love how positive you are; thank you!!!
Good question. It’s not recognized through a mutual recognition agreement like some other foreign countries. You can find more information on that here: www.uslanguageservices.com/guides-resources/how-to-work-in-the-us-as-a-foreign-educated-accountant-cpa/ You will need to go to the process as though you were taking the CPA exam in the states . Here is a good article you can reference. accounting.uworld.com/cpa-review/cpa-exam/international/ 🙂💪🏾
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Woah. Woah. Woah! I'm happy you mentioned this 5:56 I keep seeing people ask the point of sitting for the test before completing the additional 30 credits required and other intervals before licensing, but what happened to you is a great reason why! I'm so happy you were able to transition and benefit significantly. I also didn't realize how few Black people have CPAs 🤯 I've been working in accounting for over a decade. I'm a clerk now. I can't honestly say this is something I 'want' to do 😅 or hold passion for. I feel a lot of that comes from the stress of the job and society, moreso than the actual work. I'm good at what I do. I'm not getting any younger and it makes sense to complete my education and go for the CPA to advance and explore new areas within the career until I have a better idea of what I do want and then build that up vs the hamster wheel of uncertainty I'm presently in. Sometimes we fall into complacency and fear of failure, but I love how you encourage challenging oneself to reach for the top! What I've seen from your videos thus far has been motivational in my decision. Thank you and continued success to you!
Thank you and Your welcome 😃. I understand that the work can be challenging. It is at times for sure. I do believe that we can find out a lot about ourselves by working through challenging and what may seem daunting tasks/goals. Sound like you have to put in a great deal of time and energy into what you are currently doing at work. You deserve to place that time and energy as an investment in yourself as well. Maybe going after the CPA license is one avenue for doing so. 💭. Just something to think about. Keep up with our content. Hopefully something we post will help to provide some clarity in your decision. 💪🏾. Thanks again for your contribution.
Go get it PJseries. Dedicate time to studying. It’s only a short time commitment for a lifetime of benefits. Best of luck on exams Abbas happy Studies 📚😄
It is quite difficult obtaining the required 2,000 hours to get the license. I will be pursuing my master's in accounting. I am a Business Management undergrad, but I see that it is saturated or many companies don't care, hence why those industries my have high attrition. I like numbers and telling the story with them. So calculating PV or FV sparked my attention in undergrad, and accounting is the language of business. Great video
It’s definitely a journey, but the goal is worth it. Patience and perseverance will see you through. 💪🏾. Thanks for being a member of our wonderful community. 😀
Great video! You should dive into the CSBO endorsement as well! A lot of accountants don’t know about it but it’s also a six figure career path with great hours!
Only 2% of CPA’s are Black. We definitely need more Black CPAs. Also, from what I’ve seen when you have a CPA you have more control of your financial freedom.
Agreed on we need more Black CPAs. We have some new exciting info coming for our community on this topic so stay tuned. Being a CPA does assist with having for financial control. For one you have more earning power 💰 as a CPA compared to many other professions. Also you have education about money and money management. Being a CPA in itself does not entirely give you financial freedom but it helps. The key to financial freedom is EDUCATION. Not just schooling but also staying informed with many topics that will inform or educate you on how to build wealth. More on this coming as well. Make sure you are subscribed ⭐️⭐️🙂
Ok 👍🏾 Will make a video on it 🫡. Short version, I had a minor in management information systems when graduating from college. That led me to be hired for a IT audit service offered by EY, where I started my career.
Congratulations on graduation and joining our community! 🙌🏾. Sounds like a plan, just make sure you are familiar with all of the requirements needed to sit and take the exam. You can find information here: nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/. Happy studies😀
Regulation gave me the most challenge. We discuss in this video in some detail th-cam.com/video/Cf17iAac85I/w-d-xo.html. No section is hard if you study 📚 💪🏾. You got it. Make sure to watch my how to study video here: th-cam.com/video/UN9OH-qjbjA/w-d-xo.html to best prepare for FAR
I hope I’m making the right decision. I’m in education and changing to accounts. I’m also black. Teachers aren’t making it nowadays and the system just changed. I need a change, been there after 9 years. Everyone keeps telling me it’s hard but I’m still willing to try to see if it’s the right. I start my Masters degree in taxation in JANUARY. SIGH
Trust your self. Your intuition is pointing you toward your purpose. I remember people telling me becoming a CPA would be hard. If it’s hard, do it anyway. Some of the best things in life are on the other side of hard or challenging. Once you complete that master’s degree, you are going to open doors for yourself l, loved ones, and those that will be your future clients. Happy studies 📚📖. You got this 💪🏾
@@cpadiversity I researched that I should do a lot of internships. I want to explore the big 4 make sure that’s a area I want to be (private or public) in your opinion, which one of the big 4 you like? Or you only have experience with one?
I have experience with EY mainly. Some experience with PWC. I have interacted with the others. The big 4 has clients that are some of the biggest and respected companies in the world. Some well known and others not so well known. Working for any of the big 4 will provide you with unique and memorable work experience and career opportunities. Most people that work in Big 4 are good colleagues, although you will find the occasional hard to deal with person or experience micro aggressions or unconscious bias due to, again, the lack of diversity and education on DEI. Overall big 4 is a great career opportunity, which is why everyone wants to be there. You can find great work experience in smaller regional firms, so I would not count them out as contenders. As for public, I am not as familiar. My understanding is that the earning are fair but not as competitive as private (it’s government so….). There are benefits and opportunities to going into the public sector for sure. Truth be told, we need more accountants and CPAs that work in public sector. I think public has challenges because the working government has its own unique challenges. Public can be very rewarding, I just think you have to do your research 🧐 on the opportunities that appeal to your interest.
I have a masters in accounting but I’m planning on leaving the industry since I can’t land a good paying job because I’m a black man. Does it make sense to pursue a CPA even if I don’t work in the industry or work in it part time?
Yes! Because you can then pursue entrepreneurship as a CPA 👨🏾💼. With a CPA license, you can start your own CPA practice and have clients of your own. We need to change our mindset and stop relying on other people to always “give” us a job or opportunity. There is enough opportunity for us to carve a path of our own. As an entrepreneur, you will face some challenges but you can also be in control of your own pay 💰. Especially with a CPA license. So yes DO IT 👊🏾 ✊🏾 💪🏾
Nice video. Please, how possible or whats your advise for someone outside the US to sit for the CPA? I am a Nigerian chartered planning to move to UK for 1yr Msc and plan to sit for CPA after that. Can i sit for CPA in uk?
You can sit for the CPA exam in the UK 🇬🇧. The requirements are pretty much the same as those who want to take the exam in the US. You can find more here: nasba.org/blog/2020/02/19/cpa-testing-in-europe/ My advice - Do it 💪🏾 You will set yourself apart from your peers and colleagues. It will be challenging but the reward will be worth it. 😃💰
@cpadiversity I'm studying for my CPA now. In the world of accounting, I hear accounts say often that a company can have a mediocre CPA or a really good account. This is coming from people who didn't pass the CPA exam. Is there beef between the two group's?
No beef. It is true though. Some people are good at accounting but have challenge passing the CPA exam. Maybe because they are not good test takers or the other sections of the exam are harder for them to pass (like audit or regulation). However, they have great experience and insight from having worked in the field. Non CPAs can still be great business professionals. Having a CPA though opens additional opportunities in many cases as well.
I have some questions I would like you or any other Accountant that sees this to anwer. How fun or boring is Accounting, do you ever feel like your dragging youself to go to work everyday? When you were younger up until now, were numbers/math something that always facinated you and should that be the case if going into Accounting? Do you ever get burnt out? Especially with tax season? Thanks in advance to whoever replies.
Great questions. It’s all about perspective and the opportunities you create for yourself within the career. I have traveled 🛩 the world 🌎, met great people 🧑👩🏿🦰👨🏽🦲, ate amazing food 🥘, driven nice cars 🚗, and made good money 💵 during my time in the profession. I call that a great time 🙌🏾 and lots of fun. I also learned a lot 📚. I personally liked math as a favorite subject; however, I currently do not work with numbers often in my role as a risk consultant. Accounting is more that just calculating numbers. Check out our video here 👉🏾: th-cam.com/video/fL5Ghhz0kSI/w-d-xo.html I never feel like I am dragging myself to work because I love what I do. That’s because I find purpose in the work I do. As accountants, we help many people and organizations with challenges and business operations, so I am very interested in the things I do everyday. Most days I find there is not enough time in the day. 😅 The work is challenging and demanding of long hours at times, busy season included. The rewards often outweigh the time commitment. As for getting burnt out, work hard play hard 🤘
My youngest daughter (16 years old) just said she wants to major in Accounting so I’m trying to find as much info to pass on to her that I can…Do you have any recommendations for me to pass on to a straight-A rising junior?
Make sure to have her watch our interview videos. Here are a few that are good for understanding opportunities in the profession: Eboni Moss Interview - th-cam.com/video/ge9Q8q7Ri6o/w-d-xo.html AICPA Crystal Cooke - th-cam.com/video/12--to_mfjE/w-d-xo.html Also Check out the AICPA’s This Way To The CPA website: www.thiswaytocpa.com/
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Absolutely not! It’s never too late to pursue anything you think will provide benefits to your life💪🏾. The path to becoming a CPA is significant regardless of your age. At 28 you may have to go back to school or decide to work In Accounting to get your education or experience requirements, but if you commit and remain determined the reward 🏆 will be well worth it 🙌🏾. You can do it. We are here to help 😁
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! Current accounting major here and I feel like you just gave me the big brother talk I needed and at the perfect time since my fall semester is about to start in a little over a week! I’ve been feeling really burnt out, I try to tell myself it will be worth it but I haven’t been feeling it. It was really great hearing this from not only from an actual CPA but a BLACK CPA!
Thanks for sharing. Have you watched this interview with Felix LaCroix 👉🏾 th-cam.com/video/0bGuRqn6abA/w-d-xo.html I promise this interview will give you some encouragement. 💪🏾 One of the things that gave me the right tools to pass was someone being 💯with me about what it will take to really get a passing score. He told me that you have to be confident that your know EVERY answer before you sit for the test. I discuss in more detail here 👉🏾 th-cam.com/video/UN9OH-qjbjA/w-d-xo.html This interview with Patrick Pierre is also a good one for understanding what it takes to get over the obstacles for passing 👉🏾 th-cam.com/video/Cf17iAac85I/w-d-xo.html Keep pushing. It’s only going to make it that much sweeter when you do pass! 👑 Happy Studies 📚
Good question. I may make this a video topic. Short answer, it had to with a personal experience I had with EY. Any of the big 4/5 are great companies to work. 😎
Update: I passed my 4th section back in January and as of today, am officially a licensed cpa in Florida 🙏🏾. Your videos helped motivate me to get here. You’re preaching the right things brother!
💪🏾💪🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎈🍾🎊. I am happy to hear!! You DID it!! .
The journey still continues but I just wish you all the opportunity in the world 🌎 that is yours to showcase your new found knowledge and expertise in this career path. Congratulations 🤴🏾.
Find me on Linked In so we can chat more. 😃
@@cpadiversity end goal is to start my own bookkeeping and tax business. Not interested in working in public accounting
For prospective black CPAs, a good read is, A White Collar Profession: African American Certified Public Accountants since 1921
@Quinten Jones Definitely a must read!!!!! For any profession.....
Currently working on my BA in Account! This video brings me comfort
Excellent! 😀
As a black CPA myself, I 1000% agree!
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear you agree 😎
@cpadiversity I'm contemplating on getting my Cissp Certification, I'm a Certified Residential Appraiser, however I feel becoming an accountant has always attracted me,.
Question: what is the time frame for becoming a cpa, I feel I can acquire my cissp certification alot faster.
@MrDmacc1 Both CPA and CISSP are great certifications. However, they speak to two different subject matter expertise. CISSP is great for info security and CPA for accounting focus. The beauty is getting them both. 💰💰💰
To get a CPA you have to make sure that you have your bachelors degree or at least 150 hours of qualify college credits , then pass a CPA exam, then there’s a number of hours of experience you have to earn. Reference NASBA website for requirements for the state you are interested: nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/
For the CISSP, you all need bachelor degree and pass the CISSP exam. Here is a good reference: www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-experience-requirements
Whether one is faster than the other depends upon your specific situation. If you are speaking from a exam standpoint, I think the CISSP is the quicker option. There are a lot more topics on the CPA exam. The important thing is to pick one and get started. My recommendation go for both 💪🏾💪🏾 🤑
@cpadiversity I feel going for my Cissp Certification will be quicker to enter the field of cyber security and is one of the highest certs in the industry, My concern is what will the job market be like for someone with a new Cissp Certification, If you can recommend any type of companies that offer entry level experience while Im working towards this Certification or any internship would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance God Bless 🙏🏾
@cpadiversity It would be nice to somehow use my Appraisal License in addition to acquiring my cissp certification to secure a career.
I appreciate you brother!
Sitting for FAR in March
Awesome 💪🏾💪🏾 You got this.
how did it go bro
CPAs are versatile. You don't even have to stay in accounting. You are a serious asset in the finance world. People don't even realize that.
Facts 💯 💪🏾
Setting my sights on it- future black CPA
Let’s go!! 💪🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾
I’m so happy I found your channel. I recently graduated with a BS in Accounting and need a little direction. Thank you for all you do!
Awesome! Congratulations 🎉. Looking forward to hearing you received your CPA license next 🙌🏾. If you have any questions, I’m here to help. 😁
I'm an asian guy studying for CPA exams and what you're saying in this video gives me hope that I need. Thanks man, and wish me luck.
I’m glad to hear that you are inspired during your journey! You are very welcome 😀. You got it 💯 % Happy studies 📚
You got this
thank you for this video
My pleasure - Hope this helped 😀
Great video. I worked as an accountant in various technical and operational roles (SEC Reporting, Financial Controller, and Operations Controller) for a number of years and during COVID I decided to go back and obtain my CPA. I'm not sure how much not having my CPA impacted my career over the past 20 years but figured I should look for a positive of the months of sheltering in place.
There is a sense of accomplishment that comes with passing the exam and obtaining your license that is priceles at the moment.
Happy to hear that you enjoyed watching the video and found the message valuable. 😃.
I am so grateful I found your channel
I have had my accounting degree for over 15 years..I am now considering getting my CPA. I agree with you..
I am so glad you are getting value from our channel. Go get that CPA 👩🏾💼! You can do it 💪🏾🙌🏾
I love how down to earth you are with presenting this info!!!! The discussions are always taboo when people talk about becoming a CPA! I love how positive you are; thank you!!!
So glad to hear you love the content and channel. We are here to encourage and spread the word on how life changing becoming a CPA can be 🙌🏾
Listen I was looking for something like this for the longest time
Happy to hear! Make sure to check out all of our videos and subscribe. More coming soon 😁
So hype after watching this! Currently in the medical field but I want to switch over!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed. Make sure to view our other videos and have more coming soon😎
Yeah i need this channel. Got 9 classes left. Have my sec+, ceh, and splunk certification. Have an interview with cbiz tomorrow
Good luck 👍🏾. Love the certs. Keep pushing 💪🏾 and stay tuned
Is a KENYAN CPA recognised in the US or I have to study American CPA
Good question. It’s not recognized through a mutual recognition agreement like some other foreign countries. You can find more information on that here: www.uslanguageservices.com/guides-resources/how-to-work-in-the-us-as-a-foreign-educated-accountant-cpa/
You will need to go to the process as though you were taking the CPA exam in the states . Here is a good article you can reference. accounting.uworld.com/cpa-review/cpa-exam/international/ 🙂💪🏾
Inspiring!!
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Thanks for the talk I start my accounting degree in March
Awesome. Happy Studies and Stay Tuned. 💪🏾
Woah. Woah. Woah! I'm happy you mentioned this 5:56
I keep seeing people ask the point of sitting for the test before completing the additional 30 credits required and other intervals before licensing, but what happened to you is a great reason why! I'm so happy you were able to transition and benefit significantly.
I also didn't realize how few Black people have CPAs 🤯
I've been working in accounting for over a decade. I'm a clerk now. I can't honestly say this is something I 'want' to do 😅 or hold passion for. I feel a lot of that comes from the stress of the job and society, moreso than the actual work. I'm good at what I do. I'm not getting any younger and it makes sense to complete my education and go for the CPA to advance and explore new areas within the career until I have a better idea of what I do want and then build that up vs the hamster wheel of uncertainty I'm presently in. Sometimes we fall into complacency and fear of failure, but I love how you encourage challenging oneself to reach for the top! What I've seen from your videos thus far has been motivational in my decision.
Thank you and continued success to you!
Thank you and Your welcome 😃. I understand that the work can be challenging. It is at times for sure. I do believe that we can find out a lot about ourselves by working through challenging and what may seem daunting tasks/goals. Sound like you have to put in a great deal of time and energy into what you are currently doing at work. You deserve to place that time and energy as an investment in yourself as well. Maybe going after the CPA license is one avenue for doing so. 💭.
Just something to think about. Keep up with our content. Hopefully something we post will help to provide some clarity in your decision. 💪🏾. Thanks again for your contribution.
Thanks for sharing bro..... currently getting ready to apply for my CPA exams
Go get it PJseries. Dedicate time to studying. It’s only a short time commitment for a lifetime of benefits. Best of luck on exams Abbas happy Studies 📚😄
Love the kids in background adorable
Thank you for this so helpful/empowering as a college student who is an african american.
Your welcome. You got this 😁💪🏾
Thank you, I needed this.
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It is quite difficult obtaining the required 2,000 hours to get the license. I will be pursuing my master's in accounting. I am a Business Management undergrad, but I see that it is saturated or many companies don't care, hence why those industries my have high attrition. I like numbers and telling the story with them. So calculating PV or FV sparked my attention in undergrad, and accounting is the language of business. Great video
It’s definitely a journey, but the goal is worth it. Patience and perseverance will see you through. 💪🏾. Thanks for being a member of our wonderful community. 😀
Great video! You should dive into the CSBO endorsement as well! A lot of accountants don’t know about it but it’s also a six figure career path with great hours!
What is that?
Absolutely! Thanks for the suggestion. 😁
@@camg418 chief school business official - Basically a Asst. Superintendent of the school, just handling finances
35k is rip off. Know your worth. You had all parts done, 35k is disrespectful. Great video brotha
Absolutely 💯. Appreciate the support. 😁
Please do a video on how you passed the CPA exam and what tips can you give for studying? Thank you and congrats on the success!!
Coming right at you. 💯
Study tips video: th-cam.com/video/UN9OH-qjbjA/w-d-xo.html
I’m first!
Please forgive me, for my "ignorance"; but what is a "C.P.A.!?"??
A Certified Public Accountant 😁
Currently working on my MAcc then tackle the CPA exam
👊🏾😀 Awesome. You got this!!!
Only 2% of CPA’s are Black. We definitely need more Black CPAs. Also, from what I’ve seen when you have a CPA you have more control of your financial freedom.
Agreed on we need more Black CPAs. We have some new exciting info coming for our community on this topic so stay tuned.
Being a CPA does assist with having for financial control. For one you have more earning power 💰 as a CPA compared to many other professions. Also you have education about money and money management. Being a CPA in itself does not entirely give you financial freedom but it helps. The key to financial freedom is EDUCATION. Not just schooling but also staying informed with many topics that will inform or educate you on how to build wealth. More on this coming as well. Make sure you are subscribed ⭐️⭐️🙂
How many black people are accountants without CPA?
How did you transition to the IT/cybersecurity space as a CPA? Would love to see a video on that
Ok 👍🏾 Will make a video on it 🫡. Short version, I had a minor in management information systems when graduating from college. That led me to be hired for a IT audit service offered by EY, where I started my career.
Graduated in June and just found your channel today! Trying to play catch up. Next goal is take those exams😭😩😑🤯🤩🤩🤩🎉
Congratulations on graduation and joining our community! 🙌🏾. Sounds like a plan, just make sure you are familiar with all of the requirements needed to sit and take the exam. You can find information here: nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/. Happy studies😀
@@cpadiversity Thank you!!!
I'm currently studying for the FAR Exam, You give me hope my friend. From your perspective what is the hardest section of the exam for you?
Regulation gave me the most challenge. We discuss in this video in some detail th-cam.com/video/Cf17iAac85I/w-d-xo.html. No section is hard if you study 📚 💪🏾. You got it. Make sure to watch my how to study video here: th-cam.com/video/UN9OH-qjbjA/w-d-xo.html to best prepare for FAR
I hope I’m making the right decision. I’m in education and changing to accounts. I’m also black. Teachers aren’t making it nowadays and the system just changed. I need a change, been there after 9 years. Everyone keeps telling me it’s hard but I’m still willing to try to see if it’s the right. I start my Masters degree in taxation in JANUARY. SIGH
Trust your self. Your intuition is pointing you toward your purpose. I remember people telling me becoming a CPA would be hard. If it’s hard, do it anyway. Some of the best things in life are on the other side of hard or challenging. Once you complete that master’s degree, you are going to open doors for yourself l, loved ones, and those that will be your future clients. Happy studies 📚📖. You got this 💪🏾
@@cpadiversity I researched that I should do a lot of internships. I want to explore the big 4 make sure that’s a area I want to be (private or public) in your opinion, which one of the big 4 you like? Or you only have experience with one?
I have experience with EY mainly. Some experience with PWC. I have interacted with the others. The big 4 has clients that are some of the biggest and respected companies in the world. Some well known and others not so well known. Working for any of the big 4 will provide you with unique and memorable work experience and career opportunities. Most people that work in Big 4 are good colleagues, although you will find the occasional hard to deal with person or experience micro aggressions or unconscious bias due to, again, the lack of diversity and education on DEI. Overall big 4 is a great career opportunity, which is why everyone wants to be there. You can find great work experience in smaller regional firms, so I would not count them out as contenders. As for public, I am not as familiar. My understanding is that the earning are fair but not as competitive as private (it’s government so….). There are benefits and opportunities to going into the public sector for sure. Truth be told, we need more accountants and CPAs that work in public sector. I think public has challenges because the working government has its own unique challenges. Public can be very rewarding, I just think you have to do your research 🧐 on the opportunities that appeal to your interest.
This is the motivation I needed. I am going for the CPA and just took the AUD exam. I hope I passed 😉
You got it 🤙🏾 make sure to watch the study tips video to learn tips on how to make sure you pass and you finish out 🏆
I have a masters in accounting but I’m planning on leaving the industry since I can’t land a good paying job because I’m a black man. Does it make sense to pursue a CPA even if I don’t work in the industry or work in it part time?
Yes! Because you can then pursue entrepreneurship as a CPA 👨🏾💼. With a CPA license, you can start your own CPA practice and have clients of your own. We need to change our mindset and stop relying on other people to always “give” us a job or opportunity. There is enough opportunity for us to carve a path of our own. As an entrepreneur, you will face some challenges but you can also be in control of your own pay 💰. Especially with a CPA license. So yes DO IT 👊🏾 ✊🏾 💪🏾
Nice video. Please, how possible or whats your advise for someone outside the US to sit for the CPA? I am a Nigerian chartered planning to move to UK for 1yr Msc and plan to sit for CPA after that. Can i sit for CPA in uk?
You can sit for the CPA exam in the UK 🇬🇧. The requirements are pretty much the same as those who want to take the exam in the US. You can find more here: nasba.org/blog/2020/02/19/cpa-testing-in-europe/
My advice - Do it 💪🏾 You will set yourself apart from your peers and colleagues. It will be challenging but the reward will be worth it. 😃💰
@@cpadiversity Motivated! Thanks.... I will come back to this comment when I am done👍
Congrats to you🎉.
I do feel however, like they started you on the very low end of the pay scale.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
@cpadiversity I'm studying for my CPA now.
In the world of accounting, I hear accounts say often that a company can have a mediocre CPA or a really good account. This is coming from people who didn't pass the CPA exam. Is there beef between the two group's?
No beef. It is true though. Some people are good at accounting but have challenge passing the CPA exam. Maybe because they are not good test takers or the other sections of the exam are harder for them to pass (like audit or regulation). However, they have great experience and insight from having worked in the field. Non CPAs can still be great business professionals. Having a CPA though opens additional opportunities in many cases as well.
@cpadiversity thank you. Experience trumps education.
Good luck and happy studies 💪🏾
I have some questions I would like you or any other Accountant that sees this to anwer.
How fun or boring is Accounting, do you ever feel like your dragging youself to go to work everyday? When you were younger up until now, were numbers/math something that always facinated you and should that be the case if going into Accounting? Do you ever get burnt out? Especially with tax season?
Thanks in advance to whoever replies.
Great questions. It’s all about perspective and the opportunities you create for yourself within the career. I have traveled 🛩 the world 🌎, met great people 🧑👩🏿🦰👨🏽🦲, ate amazing food 🥘, driven nice cars 🚗, and made good money 💵 during my time in the profession. I call that a great time 🙌🏾 and lots of fun. I also learned a lot 📚.
I personally liked math as a favorite subject; however, I currently do not work with numbers often in my role as a risk consultant. Accounting is more that just calculating numbers. Check out our video here 👉🏾: th-cam.com/video/fL5Ghhz0kSI/w-d-xo.html
I never feel like I am dragging myself to work because I love what I do. That’s because I find purpose in the work I do. As accountants, we help many people and organizations with challenges and business operations, so I am very interested in the things I do everyday. Most days I find there is not enough time in the day. 😅
The work is challenging and demanding of long hours at times, busy season included. The rewards often outweigh the time commitment. As for getting burnt out, work hard play hard 🤘
My youngest daughter (16 years old) just said she wants to major in Accounting so I’m trying to find as much info to pass on to her that I can…Do you have any recommendations for me to pass on to a straight-A rising junior?
Make sure to have her watch our interview videos. Here are a few that are good for understanding opportunities in the profession:
Eboni Moss Interview - th-cam.com/video/ge9Q8q7Ri6o/w-d-xo.html
AICPA Crystal Cooke - th-cam.com/video/12--to_mfjE/w-d-xo.html
Also Check out the AICPA’s This Way To The CPA website: www.thiswaytocpa.com/
@@cpadiversity Ok
Esther - Check out this Short for a message to you and your Daughter on choosing Accounting as a career. th-cam.com/users/shorts8IfNDaN_QX0?feature=share
I’m still screaming… All the way in the back…. In the corner…. Just like when you graduated ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Keep pushing forward…. #sweetbread, #murder
Appreciate you brotha 👊🏾
Im 28 this might a dumb question but do you think it’s too late to learn accounting and become a CPA ?
Absolutely not! It’s never too late to pursue anything you think will provide benefits to your life💪🏾. The path to becoming a CPA is significant regardless of your age. At 28 you may have to go back to school or decide to work In Accounting to get your education or experience requirements, but if you commit and remain determined the reward 🏆 will be well worth it 🙌🏾. You can do it. We are here to help 😁
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! Current accounting major here and I feel like you just gave me the big brother talk I needed and at the perfect time since my fall semester is about to start in a little over a week! I’ve been feeling really burnt out, I try to tell myself it will be worth it but I haven’t been feeling it. It was really great hearing this from not only from an actual CPA but a BLACK CPA!
Glad to hear this is motivating you to your great future. Stay tuned for more 🤙🏾 IT WILL BE TOTALLY WORTH IT 💪🏾
Essence - Check out this Short to keep your motivation 💪🏾: th-cam.com/users/shortsJiAub8Ok0IU?feature=share
Bro I fail bec with a 57 and I am near 50 years old. This is too tough
Thanks for sharing. Have you watched this interview with Felix LaCroix 👉🏾 th-cam.com/video/0bGuRqn6abA/w-d-xo.html
I promise this interview will give you some encouragement. 💪🏾
One of the things that gave me the right tools to pass was someone being 💯with me about what it will take to really get a passing score. He told me that you have to be confident that your know EVERY answer before you sit for the test. I discuss in more detail here 👉🏾 th-cam.com/video/UN9OH-qjbjA/w-d-xo.html
This interview with Patrick Pierre is also a good one for understanding what it takes to get over the obstacles for passing 👉🏾 th-cam.com/video/Cf17iAac85I/w-d-xo.html
Keep pushing. It’s only going to make it that much sweeter when you do pass! 👑 Happy Studies 📚
@@cpadiversity as a person of color myself thank you for aspiring me to not quit. Sitting for it next month using Wiley.
Man I have my last exam in november and become CPA but Im 35 years old. Is it too late?
Knowing that I am a CMA .
35 is young. You winning brother 🏆. Happy studies. You got this 🤟🏾
Are you saying you are a CMA already? If so, that is a great accomplishment
And I passed the 3 CFA levels and waiting the charter
Why EY?? Why not the others??
Good question. I may make this a video topic. Short answer, it had to with a personal experience I had with EY. Any of the big 4/5 are great companies to work. 😎
100% Great presentation, crappy video because of the seeking chair sound.
Thanks for the feedback. Chair has since been replaced 😂