Thanks a lot. This is helpful to know as I’m going through internships interviews. One is a big 4 and it’s intimidating but this helps me to relax and be confident in my ability to be a quick learner, research and ask questions.
I’m so glad you are doing better. I also love hearing about your experience because it makes me see even further than big 4 would not be for me. Everyone has their happy place and thankfully we have so many options as accountants!!
Great video. I agree with the client folders. Asking for deadlines is critical. My first year I thought my senior would be the harder calculation on the tax returns. They were fine with it the first year, but after that it was on me. Great learning experience.
I'm in nonprofit accounting rn and the asking for deadlines thing applies here too! I would sometimes get items that arent due for months and some that were due next week and a deadline wasnt communicated and I miss-prioritized. New hires: just ask the question! No one is going to fault you for clarifying your understanding.
Hi Lindsey! Im about to start at a Big Four in tax. I have been really nervous...what if Im not good enough? What if I dont fit in? Knowing a little bit about what to expect from this video (and your busy season one from a while ago) helps. Thank you for doing what you do!
I was informed abt your channel by my mentor...Doug Mchoney in his Vlog... Frankly, it is one of the best and more informative channels, I have come across from people of my generation working in Big4's... Great work.... Keep Vlogging... Keep Motivating and Keep Smiling..
What would you advice would you give about starting full time right after graduating? Is it preferable to study for the CPA while working or not start working and just study?
On point 3, I hate it when a higher up complains like that "in a meeting" instead of just talking to you like a human being. Where's the "soft skills" they claim to have?
I’ve been offered a position for Jr. Tax Accountant, focused in sales and use tax( New Jersey). What’s your advice on long term growth? I have a Big 4 (4 month) tax internship experience and some Accounts Payable (3 month). How much should I ask for salary? what’s the difference between Tax Associate & Jr. Tax Accountant?
I enjoyed this video, great insight. I’ve been a teacher for the last 8 years. I’m considering going back to school for accounting (is it realistic?). I have 2 kids and a husband. What areas of accounting are conducive to having a family? I’m introverted leaning, very organize and detail oriented (my husband would say, “type A”). Lol.
Fanny G Fanny G Wow, sounds good. I’m taking an accounting class at a local community college this fall, to see how I like it. I hope all goes well. What was your career before accounting?
A few thoughts on this: 1) the early career of an accountant is not very fun. It often involves very long hours and thankless work 2) if family life is important, I would suggest going the corporate route and avoiding public accounting if you can. 3) try to specialize in a subject matter that is in demand like international taxation, business valuation 4) regardless of specialty make sure you invest in yourself through accreditations like cpa, cma, cva , etc. Having this sets you apart from others How do I know this? I have many years of accounting experience and have seen the differences in career paths both personally and what I have observed of others
It's funny that I'm on the other boat and I wanted to get into teaching from being a tax accountant for better life balance with my kids. I can tell you public accounting is very tough for parents unless your kids are either old enough or you have lots of family help. Can you suggest how it's easier to break into teaching without education degree?
Stephanie From my experience, the main difference between big 4 and regional firms is the amount of overtime required year round. A big 4 firm keeps its people working busy season hours most if not all of the year. How is that possible? They oversell engagements beyond the staffing hours they have in inventory and under hire for future needs. Attrition from all of the overtime also plays a role. In a regional firm there is slightly less overtime in the summer. You won’t be working 60 hour weeks in June through August, but if they have some public companies as clients the hours will pick up in September through April. It’s because of the control testing requirements. Believe it or not public accounting was a lot better 20 years ago when most of the summer was spent on cpe and benefit plan audits.
Hey I am graduating with my Masters in August in accounting. What’s the best way to get hired. I been applying everywhere but I have not heard back from any companies.
What was wrong with your review?! I’ve been in the same boat where they accuse me of not asking for enough work I started saving the emails too after that lol
Hi This is Mazhar from India I am pursuing graduation (last year) with USA CMA, I want to know that I am eligible for CPA exam after completing my 3 years graduation, Does I could able to get 120 credit hours after qualifying graduation Please help me out Thank you
Oh btw thank you for providing content specifically for tax accounting in the Big 4, not just audit. Really helpful!
YO that client folder tip is THE TEA. Learnt that lesson last week lol
This is my problem. I think I'll graduate school and be an absolute master of everything accounting immediately. Thanks Lindsey!
Thanks a lot. This is helpful to know as I’m going through internships interviews. One is a big 4 and it’s intimidating but this helps me to relax and be confident in my ability to be a quick learner, research and ask questions.
a lot of this applies to audit and to mid sized firms, i wish i knew a lot of this starting my internship xD. lindsey you're on fire !
I’m so glad you are doing better. I also love hearing about your experience because it makes me see even further than big 4 would not be for me. Everyone has their happy place and thankfully we have so many options as accountants!!
Lindsey Davis keep your chin up you are awesome and super talented!!!
i just came across your video, l love it even though l haven't got a job yet l will still watch them
A great video would be creating a resume for an entry level accountant
Thank you for sharing! Really appreciate the genuine advice!
Great video. I agree with the client folders. Asking for deadlines is critical. My first year I thought my senior would be the harder calculation on the tax returns. They were fine with it the first year, but after that it was on me. Great learning experience.
Haha highly agree with self reviews.
Hey Linsey,
Really good tips... specially the last one. Love the video :)
About to start as a new tax associate. Not Big 4, but still a very large firm.
Can I ask what city and a possible range of salary? I am Interviewing for a tax Associate job.
I’m going to be working at a big four this coming fall and this video helped so much! Thank you!
Hii! Im currently enrolling my bachelors in cpa and its been hell to find an internship. Were u an intern before
m vega I never interned at a big four, but I have a video talking about how I got my job if you want to check that out! Let’s talk
I'm in nonprofit accounting rn and the asking for deadlines thing applies here too! I would sometimes get items that arent due for months and some that were due next week and a deadline wasnt communicated and I miss-prioritized. New hires: just ask the question! No one is going to fault you for clarifying your understanding.
Hi Lindsey! Im about to start at a Big Four in tax. I have been really nervous...what if Im not good enough? What if I dont fit in? Knowing a little bit about what to expect from this video (and your busy season one from a while ago) helps. Thank you for doing what you do!
Never worked in Big 4 but it sounds like what you need to know in every business setting lol
So helpful! Thank you!
I was informed abt your channel by my mentor...Doug Mchoney in his Vlog...
Frankly, it is one of the best and more informative channels, I have come across from people of my generation working in Big4's...
Great work.... Keep Vlogging... Keep Motivating and Keep Smiling..
Great video! Gained a sub from a fellow Big 4er (is that a thing), although I work in audit. Looking forward to your future work!
Hey Lindsey... Same pinch 😀... Love from 🇮🇳
What would you advice would you give about starting full time right after graduating? Is it preferable to study for the CPA while working or not start working and just study?
On point 3, I hate it when a higher up complains like that "in a meeting" instead of just talking to you like a human being. Where's the "soft skills" they claim to have?
great one . Much needed Video
I’ve been offered a position for Jr. Tax Accountant, focused in sales and use tax( New Jersey). What’s your advice on long term growth? I have a Big 4 (4 month) tax internship experience and some Accounts Payable (3 month).
How much should I ask for salary?
what’s the difference between Tax Associate & Jr. Tax Accountant?
I enjoyed this video, great insight. I’ve been a teacher for the last 8 years. I’m considering going back to school for accounting (is it realistic?). I have 2 kids and a husband. What areas of accounting are conducive to having a family? I’m introverted leaning, very organize and detail oriented (my husband would say, “type A”). Lol.
Lindsey Davis thanks for the response. I know big 4 has crazy hours. Are the regional firms any better in terms of work hours.
Fanny G Fanny G Wow, sounds good. I’m taking an accounting class at a local community college this fall, to see how I like it. I hope all goes well. What was your career before accounting?
A few thoughts on this:
1) the early career of an accountant is not very fun. It often involves very long hours and thankless work
2) if family life is important, I would suggest going the corporate route and avoiding public accounting if you can.
3) try to specialize in a subject matter that is in demand like international taxation, business valuation
4) regardless of specialty make sure you invest in yourself through accreditations like cpa, cma, cva , etc. Having this sets you apart from others
How do I know this? I have many years of accounting experience and have seen the differences in career paths both personally and what I have observed of others
It's funny that I'm on the other boat and I wanted to get into teaching from being a tax accountant for better life balance with my kids. I can tell you public accounting is very tough for parents unless your kids are either old enough or you have lots of family help. Can you suggest how it's easier to break into teaching without education degree?
Stephanie
From my experience, the main difference between big 4 and regional firms is the amount of overtime required year round. A big 4 firm keeps its people working busy season hours most if not all of the year. How is that possible? They oversell engagements beyond the staffing hours they have in inventory and under hire for future needs. Attrition from all of the overtime also plays a role. In a regional firm there is slightly less overtime in the summer. You won’t be working 60 hour weeks in June through August, but if they have some public companies as clients the hours will pick up in September through April. It’s because of the control testing requirements. Believe it or not public accounting was a lot better 20 years ago when most of the summer was spent on cpe and benefit plan audits.
Hello related to cpa study materials: do you think just the test bank and the book is enough??
Hey I am graduating with my Masters in August in accounting. What’s the best way to get hired. I been applying everywhere but I have not heard back from any companies.
If you had so much time between work assignments as a first year, was it acceptable to bring CPA study materials and do that between tasks?
Are you in government sector
What was wrong with your review?! I’ve been in the same boat where they accuse me of not asking for enough work I started saving the emails too after that lol
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I want to know that I am eligible for CPA exam after completing my 3 years graduation,
Does I could able to get 120 credit hours after qualifying graduation
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Is it normal that i got in to the BIG 4 with just 1 phone call lol