Career questions tagged public-accounting
I’m a sophomore accounting major at Baruch College working toward CPA eligibility, but I’m still unsure which accounting path fits me best (audit, tax, advisory, or something else). Based on your experience, what signs should I look for now — in classes, internships, or my strengths — that can help me figure out which direction I’m most aligned with?
I'm a first-generation sophomore majoring in accounting at Baruch College, planning to get my CPA in the future. I'm trying to understand how to choose the right accounting path and how to prepare for internships, so I'm looking for advice from professionals who can share what skills, experiences, or mindsets helped them succeed early in their careers as someone with no industry experience.
What are some ways accounting students can stand out in recruiting beyond GPA and internships, especially when applying to competitive firms?
I’m a college accounting student involved in leadership roles and student organizations, and I’d love insight on what actually stands out to recruiters in practice.
For professionals in public tax or audit, what skills helped you succeed most in your first year, and what do you wish you focused on more in college?
I’m planning to go into public accounting and want to be as prepared as possible before starting full-time. I’m especially interested in skills that aren’t always emphasized in coursework.
What skills can I learn now to be well prepared and stay ahead of my college peers as a current high school senior in accounting ?
I am determined to learn as much as I can about accounting right now as a senior in High School, but I'm still kind of confused about what skills I should be learning.
For those of you who were a CPA at an accounting firm and later moved into industry, how did you decide when to transition, and how did you select your industry, i.e. tech, automotive, consumer goods, etc.? #Fall25
I am an accounting major trying to learn more about the potential career paths while still in school.
How did the challenges faced while earning your accounting degree help you in your professional career? #fall25
I am a sophomore accounting student at a four-year university that has at times struggled with keeping up with my studies; however, I am very determined to earn my degree and work as an accountant in real estate.
#Fall25? What are the best, and worst, parts of being an accountant day to day?
I'm going into college to become an accountant and I would love the perspective of someone who is already in that roll. I want to do something in accounting with numbers, but the answer to this question could help guide which niche I dive into. Thanks!
Why are so many CPA's not actively using their license after spending all the effort to acquire it? #Spring25
It poses a serious question of whether accounting is still a valid career in 2025. To acquire a CPA license and not use it would just tarnish its name, would it not? #Spring25
How to be a public accountant?
what are requirements to work for the gov as a public accountant
What kind of job can I get with an associates degree in accounting major?
Im interested in this major.
What are the different types of accounting?
How much are there and which one has the most work/schooling involved?
Do accountants have good work life balance?
Is overtime often common in this industry? Or does this typically depend on the company that accountant works with?
What type of math do accountants use in their work?
I've noticed that I could take a finite math class to complete all the math required for my accounting major but will I be well prepared for work?