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What was the first company you worked for as an accountant?
I am currently in college to get my degree in accounting.
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Michael’s Answer
I worked at a top accounting firm and suggest you try it too. They offer great training, let you see different businesses, and boost your resume. They're competitive, so also consider a smaller firm, or a big company's accounting, audit, or tax department.
I moved from public accounting to head audit teams at international banks. Accounting is a great start in business. Once you gain experience, you can choose your path!
I moved from public accounting to head audit teams at international banks. Accounting is a great start in business. Once you gain experience, you can choose your path!
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Tiara’s Answer
I worked in smalls firms where I prepared the full cycle of accounting for enterprises.
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David’s Answer
My first position out of school was doing internal audit at a big 4 accounting firm, and that is where I still am, but I had a slightly different path than most. I felt when starting that most other new hires had interned at the firm, whereas I interned doing internal finance at an automotive company, so I think it is important to recognize that there are many paths to different roles in accounting.
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Ricardo’s Answer
It could be difficult if you want to find your first job, but I recommend you to find a small company that you can learn a lot of things for different topics in accounting, If is possible to stay there no more than 2 years and then to try to find a Big Company, for example I use this method and rite now I work in PWC ;)
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Shannon’s Answer
Hi Ignacio -- While my first full-time role landed me at a Big 4 firm—where I still am—I had an internship in the accounting department of a thin-client computing company prior to graduation. That internship gave me early exposure to what accounting really looks like in practice.
I was primarily there to support SOX-related work, but I also had the opportunity to help investigate a fraud that had occurred. That experience broadened my understanding of how accounting connects to risk, controls, and real business impact—not just numbers on a page.
I would also say that the work I did during college played a role in preparing me. Being involved in our Student Events Board and tutoring helped me build skills in organization, communication, budgeting, and working with different personalities—skills I still rely on today.
Looking back, it wasn’t just the company I started with that shaped my career. It was the combination of internships, involvement, and early exposure that built the foundation.
I was primarily there to support SOX-related work, but I also had the opportunity to help investigate a fraud that had occurred. That experience broadened my understanding of how accounting connects to risk, controls, and real business impact—not just numbers on a page.
I would also say that the work I did during college played a role in preparing me. Being involved in our Student Events Board and tutoring helped me build skills in organization, communication, budgeting, and working with different personalities—skills I still rely on today.
Looking back, it wasn’t just the company I started with that shaped my career. It was the combination of internships, involvement, and early exposure that built the foundation.