Amanda Barrist, CPA
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How likely is it that AI will replace accountants #Spring26?
I would like to major in Accounting, as many people in my family are accountants, but I'm wondering if the job will be replaced by AI in the future. #Spring26
How are other accountants navigating the field with the increase in AI usage taking over entry-level positions?
I don't know how to make myself a better candidate when it feels as a newbie to the industry my job is something that's easier to automate than to train. What can I do to make myself more desirable for starting positions?
What is a good way to study for the CPA Exam?
What source material would be best for someone that learns better by doing instead of reading?
What is the biggest mistake that undergraduate accounting majors make in their first two years of college that hurts their chances of landing a Big 4 internship and even a Big 4 job after graduating from college?
I am a current high school senior committed to a large university for Fall 2026. My goal is to land a Big 4 internship by my junior-year summer, so I have a better chance of receiving return offers from companies like PWC and KPMG.
What advice do you have for a double major in accounting and mathematics?
Accounting and Mathematics has always been my favorite subjects in school and I am now going to pursue a double degree in both areas. I am very nervous cause you have to be 100% accurate with anything related to those fields. Any tips on what to expect and any experiences on how it was first...
What led you to want to pursue a career in business instead of a career like Med, for example??
I'm a 13 year old in 7th grade interested in business or business administration