5 Reasons to Avoid Accounting (as a Career)

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How do you know if you should be an Accountant? In this video I'll give you 5 reasons why you shouldn't do Accounting as a career. I'll compare my expectations going into Audit and Financial Accounting with the reality of what I experienced. Hopefully these points will help you decide if you really want to be an Accountant.
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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Accountants Need to be Good at Maths
01:54 - Accounting is Boring
03:04 - Accounting is Hard
03:56 - Accountants Work Long Hours
04:54 - The Future of Accounting (Risk of Automation)
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@hisokamorow8388 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a 2nd year tax accountant at PwC, I’m 24 and while money is good, the job itself can be mind numbing at times and the workload never ends. I’m just using this job to fund my Pilot school training cause god knows I can’t do this until I’m 65. My advice, if you’re only motivated by job security and money; then accounting is for you.

@adalbertotorrero5893 3 жыл бұрын

It depends... I have 9 years as accountant for some multinationals. Yes, at the beginning could be boring, but some time later when you seee different cases, it will be interesting. When you feel that work is boring you need to change job an take something more challenger. Talk to your manager. You can get new tasks within the firm.

@jamespower1984 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on a CIMA course having just been made redundant as a pilot. Don't underestimate the value of stability!

@Angette22 3 жыл бұрын

You and me are literally identical !! I just want to be an accountant so I can pay for flight school !! And if maybe I open my own business

@DesmondBXChen 3 жыл бұрын

How much do starting accountants even get paid? I keep hearing " good money " but WHAT IS GOOD MONEY? Any realistic salaries from experience that people are willing to share?

@adalbertotorrero5893 3 жыл бұрын

@@DesmondBXChen Depending in the country you are working. In Latin America is not good money. Hopefully this will change...

@nnacz5746 4 жыл бұрын

*Reads title* 😂 Laughs - An Accountancy Student

@roxrequiem2935 3 жыл бұрын

THIS VIDEO IS LATE

@nnacz5746 3 жыл бұрын

@@roxrequiem2935 😂 sure is but there's no turning back now

@now51subsyallsubmeforwhat 3 жыл бұрын

Same here haha

@luna-dh9pw 3 жыл бұрын

SAME.

@johanaabainza7788 3 жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@Captain.Abu_Bakr 4 жыл бұрын

More like 5 reasons to be an accountant

@omaryasser2457 4 жыл бұрын

Add them

@samuelcosta6414 2 жыл бұрын

Can you list only three? please? Lol

@pawsnotclaws2772 4 жыл бұрын

I have no interest in accounting at all why am I watching this

@3631162 4 жыл бұрын

does anybody actually have an interest in accounting?

@gircakes 4 жыл бұрын

cringehere As an accounting major, I can confirm it’s not something you are ever passionate about, just something you don’t mind doing and you just like the job security and the salary.

@3631162 4 жыл бұрын

@@gircakes ok this is realistic. I mean I can't imagine someone actually enjoying accounting. The thought experiment I perform is to imagine a world where money isn't needed. The question I would ask is: would these people still be doing accounting in this world? I would be surprised to find out yes. As an example that wouldn't shock me is people doing arts, music and science in a world without money.

@RocaSeba 4 жыл бұрын

@@3631162 Well, kind of, if money isn't needed there's no point to accounting

@3631162 4 жыл бұрын

@@RocaSeba lol goddammit that's true... ok i guess imagine the world where..idk you have money but i guess people can still live without it..? well the point is i can't imagine anyone being genuinely passionate about the field

@anamericanentrepreneur 4 жыл бұрын

Me - a CPA for 25 plus years. Do this to learn and be a damn good entrepreneur, but not for a living.

@ahmadalsheikh4236 4 жыл бұрын

An American Entrepreneur Can a double major in Finance and Marketing also be helpful with becoming a good entrepreneur?

@CigEconomy 4 жыл бұрын

@@ahmadalsheikh4236 College won't help you become a good entrepreneur. Working in marketing/sales definitely will though.

@thirteen__ 4 жыл бұрын

Were you in the big four? How hard is it to get in to valuations and corporate finance?

@bluerabbitjeevs 4 жыл бұрын

@Brandon Taylor Salary for accountants relative to workload is not great (unless you got a dream gig). But the knowledge you gain from accounting is super valuable

@lincolnchiller1274 4 жыл бұрын

Hussain Ali I’m about to intern at a big four this winter I could help try to answer your questions

@jessithejess650 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making me feel less worried about majoring in accounting. I was scared that I wasn’t good enough but this video makes me less insecure.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jess, it's great to hear that you're feeling more comfortable with your choice!

@ariadnathurman2383 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone can learn accounting!! It may take some people more time to study but if you study enough you'll always get it. It's not rocket science

@nneno2376 2 жыл бұрын

same feeling with you , I did not find it boring it is intresting but hard

@kymanifarquharson9854 6 ай бұрын

Hey jessi. I saw your comment on a video by Accounting stuff on KZfaq. Im a 1st year student at my college in Jamaica and im not really good at accounting. Im just inquiring if you would be of assistance to help me please i would even pay it would be really helpful thank you.

@halfofthespace9985 3 жыл бұрын

I actually got worried when I decided that I'm going to be a Bookkeeper someday. But after reading a lot of automation and accounting. I come to realize that AI are just going to be new tools in order to make the jobs of accountants and bookkeepers easier than from purely manual tasks. Not replace both.

@miyczowiek6817 2 жыл бұрын

So you think that going into accounting is still a good idea?

@wassimsoldat 2 жыл бұрын

@@miyczowiek6817 it ain't getting automated law rules changes every year now and then y'all are overhyping technology way too much man the only job that will be automated is probably like cashier lol

@miyczowiek6817 2 жыл бұрын

@@wassimsoldat thank you

@whyamitriggered4721 2 жыл бұрын

@@wassimsoldat facts

@lemonstrangler 2 жыл бұрын

but accounting does seem like a job that can be automated

@sarim1967 4 жыл бұрын

Okay the production value of this video is definitely something to appreciate. Amazing one.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarim! It took a long time to put together so I'm glad you appreciate it :)

@NoNameLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@user-qx5cn1si1q 4 жыл бұрын

How interested in accounting should you be to study it ?

@bailecheyacine671 4 жыл бұрын

Thank

@michaelflamingsword3131 4 жыл бұрын

Tell me math wizz, Google Mike Maloney and watch Episode 4 and 6 if maths adds up and subtracts here as in 1+1 =2 and then check out www.debtbombshell.com and www.usdebtclock.org Tell me oh great math wizzkid if what you see is maths here from school books on accounting and bookkeeping you teach from ? Left is assets, right is liabilities. How come in the evidence and facts I provided for you, in this system is liabilities are assets and assets liabilties. How can you as a mathematician hold up these dishonest application of maths truths you say you adhere to ? Why are you teaching us something that should be applied all over and yet with this Corona virus thecrules and regulations are being trampled upon as it suits the Governments of the world.

@TheCaligurl12 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a senior this year. And sometimes I feel like I’m not good enough. I doing an internship and makes me feel a lot better. But when I get to class I get overwhelmed. I watch your videos to understand it more, helps me stay motivated.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that class is overwhelming you. If it helps, I also felt the same when studying Accounting. Keep on practicing and I'm sure that you'll feel a lot more comfortable with it. Also... congrats on getting an internship. Hope it goes well!

@princessnaaofeibeaquarcoo3091 4 жыл бұрын

@@AccountingStuff 😅I'm not the advisee but your advise made me feel much better.Love from Ghana

@MrKevalex1 3 жыл бұрын

Are you an accountant yourself? I know it’s a very broad question and late reply, but I’m in Jr. year high school and I’m very straightforward about status, money to provide for bills, and a lead a successful life. I do have a low attention span as well, but I was mainly wondering what are my best options/routes/things I can do to gain experience and knowledge in advance; or even locations or info that would help me, thanks!

@ffranc7445 4 жыл бұрын

Idk why but these reasons motivated me to want to try accounting

@uhhhahhh4793 3 жыл бұрын

i think that’s the point of the video lol. he’s stating the ‘negatives’ abt accounting and then he explains that the negatives aren’t so bad.

@ffranc7445 3 жыл бұрын

@@uhhhahhh4793 ok.

@westernadventures5561 3 жыл бұрын

It’s called reverse psychology. The news uses psychology on you sheep all the time . That’s why you think you hate trump

@HahaHaha-li1tn 3 жыл бұрын

Western Adventures Anyone with common sense hates trump. Biden honestly is barely any better but anything is better than Trump. And before you say anything I don’t watch any form of news media.

@ffranc7445 3 жыл бұрын

@@westernadventures5561 I dont hate Trump

@missrosie2333 4 жыл бұрын

Dear James now I’m in trouble cause u made me love accounting 😂

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Which part is putting you off?

@missrosie2333 4 жыл бұрын

Accounting Stuff @Accounting Stuff well I never thought about becoming an accountant because I believed in all those reasons you mentioned but now I’m confused because I have more hope and interest for accounting...it’s scary to change my mind😱😂

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

@@missrosie2333 It's a tough decision to make. What are you leaning towards at the moment?

@donnaroberts4513 4 жыл бұрын

I am an accountant at least I am making 120k a year.

@haroon4330 4 жыл бұрын

Donna Caesar-Roberts horse shit

@KevinAuKarimAduh 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your passion for videos James! Especially appreciate your recommendation of The Accounting Game! Worked one year in audit already but head still gets crushed by all the overwhelming accounts. Nice to take a step back and read the fundamentals of accounting and getting a better sense of what it means to run a business both in numbers and non-numbers ways! Thanks good sir!

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kevin, glad to hear you enjoyed the book. Hope you're finding Audit alright. All the best!

@itsmecaseyle 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to be an accountant ever since I was a kid. I am one today.

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@bluestripes6037 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you

@sofiag4377 3 жыл бұрын

What’s your salary???

@user-qy6tu9ip9v 3 жыл бұрын

@@sofiag4377 I would like to know as well.

@usmanmalik3302 3 жыл бұрын

@@sofiag4377 I have a internship and I get paid $26 an hour

@100AcreWoodz1 4 жыл бұрын

You have been my hero throughout my educational career. Dont make me lose hope for accounting:[

@haroon4330 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy maths, so i chose an accounting degree expecting to do some fairly challenging maths but its piss easy stuff, regret not choosing something else like econ

@mr.ditkovich6379 3 жыл бұрын

Why?

@Qweenk23 2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ditkovich6379 this comment is old af. You may not get an answer from them

@theboombody 2 жыл бұрын

I majored in math as an undergrad. Accounting's math is pretty easy, but man you sure need to learn a lot of accounting vocabulary and rules. I'm studying for the CPA now and those questions are pretty tricky. If you want challenging math, third year physics should do it.

@NL-tq1yr 2 жыл бұрын

Lol econ isn't that far off regarding math level. Plus don't you have econ classes as well for the accounting degree?

@masv2597 2 жыл бұрын

Combine accounting with finance that is the challenge

@johnleahy4944 2 жыл бұрын

I was a meteorology major and switched to accounting in my junior year at college. Never studied it before and misspelled “accounting” on the application. My first accounting manager showed me the way it actually works and his teaching is the main reason I’m a Controller. This was 35 years ago and I genuinely like solving problems and helping people through numbers.

@AccountingStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was quite the career shift! Hope it's all going well :)

@dieulinhnguyen3657 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you can briefly in few sentences show us the way it actually works as well just as you first manager did? Thanks in advance.

@bobo-cc1xw 4 жыл бұрын

The lack of a numberpad on your keyboard concerns me far too much

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Haha

@karadiberlino 4 жыл бұрын

There‘s numbers on the top. No need to have them twice on a keyboard. 😉

@sinisterskills17 4 жыл бұрын

@@karadiberlino I prefer to use a 10 keys pad. Just faster for me.

@lynnhoffman247 4 жыл бұрын

Razek73 Sure is!

@zenhyyh 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in my 2nd year in college taking up BS in Accountancy, I'm really having a hard time but still enjoying it.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I found Accounting hard to begin with as well. Great to hear that you're still enjoying it!

@nasseryousif1222 4 жыл бұрын

@@AccountingStuff What kept you going despite accounting being hard?

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

@@nasseryousif1222 Hey Nasser, I was motivated by the threat of being fired or having to pay for resits.. I studied Accounting as part of a grad program and the company would let people go if we didn't pass our exams

@loves3965 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot of fun when you actually know wtf your doing 😂 that I have yet to do 😖

@cristianmatias2949 4 жыл бұрын

@@AccountingStuff Which exams? cpa or MBA's? Which one is more important?

@sauron6064 4 жыл бұрын

Me after being an accountant for ten minutes “Release me....release me NOW!”

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Uh oh... sorry to hear you're not enjoying it

@emericmarchand1392 4 жыл бұрын

The editing of the video is incredible, you speak so clearly and the background images are captivating. A +! +1 Subscriber

@sergiotorres6202 3 жыл бұрын

As an accountant myself, I can confirm. Except with it being boring, you will normally be too busy to be bored.

@alaamk5705 4 жыл бұрын

The most interactive channel for accounting that turned the boring and hard concepts to be catched easily thanks a million

@tktax1591 4 жыл бұрын

I agree that to be an accountant is a very hard and sometimes boring profession. However, we all can try to make it interesting. Your KZfaq channel is one of varieties! :)

@akarsh6113 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, That was an amazing video, should have gone to cinematography instead😂

@JFM9711 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video James! I'm currently in my 3rd year in accounting getting in deep with the hard work and grinding, your videos have been a tremendous help over my years of studies. Best of luck for the year!

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, all the best!

@sharonb3312 4 жыл бұрын

Like this video. I’ve spent years trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. Lol I’m now 46. I went to school for 2 years and kept changing my major. That was about 15 years ago. Since then, I’ve worked as an ar specialist, in a credit department (not call center type) and a tax auditor. So recently I’ve decided i want to get a degree in accounting. I start September 21. And it feels like it fits well. I’ve already got some experience having to deal with accounting records as an auditor and I love Excel. I’m almost a pro at it. I enjoy the problem solving and the tasks presented when using spreadsheets. Out of curiosity, I searched for “accounting degree” on you tube and this video came up. After watching, I’m even more convinced I’ve finally found what I should be doing and I’m so excited!

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Sharon, it's great to hear that you're feeling confident with your decision. Best of luck with it all!

@threadhoney9445 3 жыл бұрын

How are your accounting classes going so far ?

@sharonb3312 3 жыл бұрын

@@threadhoney9445 I appreciate you asking. It’s not going. Math itself just kills me. I’m really bummed. I cried before making the decision to quit. I had one on ones with the instructor and tutoring. Problem is that I started in the applicable math needed for the degree but I haven’t been to school (or math) in over 10 years. If I want to continue I’m going to have to go back and take some refresher math classes before continuing.

@threadhoney9445 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharonb3312 I believe in you! Read the book "A mind for numbers" by Barbara Oakley. She did not understand math and science growing up. She had a phobia of math. After the military, she was placed in pre-algebra in college. She became an engineer with a PhD! She talks about how anyone can excel in math. She also has a free course in Coursera "Learning how to Learn" She gave me the confidence to go back after 4 years of no school. I start in May.

@sharonb3312 3 жыл бұрын

@@threadhoney9445 ❤️awww good for you! I may give it a try. I still feel like this degree would be great for me. I have always enjoyed dealing with the reports, spreadsheets and the analysis. It just happens that I got a call this morning from my college asking me if I’m enrolling next quarter. Coincidence?! Maybe, maybe not. 🤷🏻‍♀️Thanks for the recommendations and encouragement! Good luck to you as well!

@humphreywilson1125 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly becoming a chartered accountant was the worst decision of my life. My parents' generation always said - "If you're an accountant you can then do anything." I qualified as an accountant - dragging myself through three years of big 4 purgatory. At the end, I was able to make my parents proud by qualifying. But then I found that every job I would be offered would (duh) be related to accountancy. There was not one facet of accountancy that I ever wanted to continue with - not auditing, not tax, not financial reporting, not financial analysis. I found it all so painful. And I found it wasn't a particularly helpful or well respected foundation for other business activities either. I would say if you REALLY PARTICULARLY want to be an accountant - GO FOR IT. Otherwise give it a really wide berth. I subsequently qualified as a pilot but wished I had done that fifteen years earlier.

@scottreyes6768 Жыл бұрын

Please, tell how you ended landing a pilot position. I also wanna get out of this hole accountancy hell.

@barneyboy2008 8 ай бұрын

Why the hell would want to work for a big 4 firm.

@THOMPJB008 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is brilliant. Recently moved from public accounting to a finance manager role and it’s helpful to revisit the fundamentals

@lancelife6734 3 жыл бұрын

This actually made me want to go into accounting

@datdude5692 3 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty James, I'm studying accounts and have watched many of your videos. Really appreciate the effort and thought you put into your videos, it makes it so much easier to understand and they've helped so much to improve my knowledge. Keep it up mate, wish you all the very best

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers and all the best with your studies!

@alessiabenigno8827 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I’ve found this channel!

@mihirpatel5042 4 жыл бұрын

Why did this video hype me up for accounting😂

@ThomasShelby-xz2fk Жыл бұрын

Stay out of the big 4 and work for a local or regional firm. I work 30 hours during the summer and 55 during tax season. Another thing, once you reach the manager/partner level is becomes less about accounting work and more so about client communication and relationship work.

@Matt-hn4hn 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video, for some reason this has made me want to do it more, I’m starting college after this summer break and will be doing: economics, business and accounting I’m sure I’ll binge watch all your vids, thanks for the help!

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

That's a solid combo of courses! Hope you enjoy it

@yoloswaggins1579 4 жыл бұрын

Woah dude you actually segmented the video with timestamps that's neat I've never seen anyone do that before.

@ygerman1539 4 жыл бұрын

This video made my major decision so much easier definitely changing my major from forensic psychology to Financial forensics and fraud investigation ty . Lol you got me at "you dont need to be good at math"😂😂😂

@tajywajyy. 4 жыл бұрын

James is a really nice man,he acctually spends timer replying to questions asked❤

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, it's all good. I enjoy the conversations in the comments

@damienc.3970 4 жыл бұрын

Accounting Stuff what kind of math do you learn 🤔

@nicholasvanlierde2546 4 жыл бұрын

Study accounting, dont stay in the field. Everyone knows that. Except James

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's a great strategy. But everyone has their own unique situation / motivation / goals that point them towards different career paths.

@jinie9109 4 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Vanlierde may i know why? I just started my study in accounting 😩

@nicholasvanlierde2546 4 жыл бұрын

@@jinie9109 accounting is a valuable skill and great knowledge. If you can get into a top audit/accounting firm like big 4, you are extremely employable. So you work there for a few years up to manager level and then you can get hired by a big finance firm. Then you can soon become director at a smaller firm and make plenty. If you stay in accounting, you are likely to always be a finance manager or audit partner and you work super hard, but not for as much money. And it's not as interesting. The other path is to do a masters in finance or something and start junior at a financial firm and work your way up from there. Both are good!

@jinie9109 4 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Vanlierde i see..alright thanks for lighten me up abt this👍🏻

@JuliQuinteroC 4 жыл бұрын

Hummm I'm sure he knows that, don't be silly. He just did this video to explain why accounting is not so bad, and yes maybe work in the field for a few years and then start your own business. Nothing beats a business owner who understands what's up.

@khulkarnodirkhonova5283 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos! The most difference I prefer is The way you explain everything so easy and understandable! I’ll be looking forward for your future videos!

@CurlyFri3Z 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful thank you. I’ve been looking for a job involving mathematics and I ended up deciding on accounting to pursue at A level, I didn’t really know if this was the right decision but your video has helped me do so. Liked and subbed, thanks again.

@ameliataylor5623 4 жыл бұрын

I've been doing my researc..This only made me want to be an accountant even more

@crystalcoby 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James, I've been learning the basics through your channel. Your videos are so helpful, entertaining and concise. I've decided to enrol in a cert IV accounting and bookkeeping to add another string to my bow. Who knows, might even be a career change in the cards.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, I hope you find it worthwhile!

@aiydendavidmayers862 4 жыл бұрын

I love how u mix learning and fun, am in marketing, I joined this channel bcz I needed a few basics, but I find myself going deeper bcz ur videos take the boredom out of accounting

@joshnair894 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, let's connect

@cinnamonflan1412 3 жыл бұрын

I’m loving your channel. I’m an INFP who is an “artist” and your videos make so much sense! I thought accounting was not for me but maybe it is...

@nlmlkadhsu1868 3 жыл бұрын

I'm artist too with an accounting degree and I rock both. Nobody said you can't if you are creative

@chrislanejones 4 жыл бұрын

First video I have seen with chapters, very high quality, great job mate.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@gum7719 2 жыл бұрын

I never really found college to provide me the skills I needed to pursue what I really want to do in life. I choose accounting to help finance my dream, not because I love it. Plus its better than being broke and having nothing to do

@maghanoyjennymaeg.4963 2 жыл бұрын

we have the same mindset

@alicia_shaun 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I am an accounting major. Loved this!!!!

@tonyas9781 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much for all your videos! It's extremely helpful! The way you explain and present the knowledge is a masterpiece. Please keep going.

@sabrinasykes5480 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 2nd year accounting student😂😂😂 I think made a wrong decision... but I'll stick it through, one more year to go 😅😅😅

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that you're not enjoying your course. What's putting you off?

@Fatima-wj6hk 4 жыл бұрын

studying accounting and actual practice is soo different. A lot of stuff they teach, i realised i never needed because systems do it for you. I started CIMA recently, and i'm doing P1 which is Management Accounting and as someone who works in that field i thought it'd be a breeze but the stuff they teach is just so confusing

@hectorservin2308 4 жыл бұрын

Thats by far the worst thing you can do. Go find something you love. Don’t make the same mistake SO MANY people make.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

@@hectorservin2308 To quote the book I mention in this video... "Telling someone to 'follow their passion' is not just an act of innocent optimism, but potentially the foundation for a career riddled with confusion and angst".

@omomeidontaya3143 3 жыл бұрын

@@Fatima-wj6hk Same with performance management in ACCA. The syllabus is wideee !

@Kyle_francine 4 жыл бұрын

This is too accurate HHAHAHA especially when using a calculator part, and how you love math but couldn't apply it 😂

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you feel the same way!

@aloner7100 2 жыл бұрын

Yess very true 😂

@jacobderksen4129 4 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos every now and again and am always impressed by the quality! Keep it up!

@qcqc102 3 жыл бұрын

The tile gots me here and i appreciate it. This is so helpful.

@carolynsmith395 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up with my mom as an accountant, her vintage adding machine was my fav toy and I would try to “help her” (bless her heart she was so sweet about it). Those are some of my fondest childhood memories, and I’m now studying to be an accountant myself. Mama is still far more of a numbers demon than I ever will be, even retired.

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your studies!

@reflection6992 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this video gave me clarity, this is hands down a truly exceptional video, loved how you tackled and elucidated current matters in accounting, I'm currently in my 2nd year studying accounting and I can totally relate to this, accounting wasn't exactly my first choice of study and the course itself has faced the stigma of being BORING, perhaps that's what frightened me in the first place, but so far accounting is alright, this was a really good motivation.

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, it's great to hear that you're feeling motivated! All the best with your studies

@yvettehernandez4052 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! I’m currently taking accounting classes & love your positivity!! I need to stay motivated. 😁

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Yvette, thanks for the sub! All the best with your studies

@claubit32 4 жыл бұрын

This video quality is really great! Thank you for posting this kind of content.:)

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

No worries Claudia, glad you enjoyed it!

@anewjourneywithbertie5290 4 жыл бұрын

I am a senior in accounting and I really don’t like math accounting is algebra and a lot of reasoning and analytical skills

@Phsoco 4 жыл бұрын

Since when is accounting algebra? Accounting is addition, multiplication, subtraction and division. I think you're referring to finance which require formulas. I work as an accountant and I've never done anything that the Calculator app on the desktop can't do.

@namnguyen-co2ny 4 жыл бұрын

@@Phsoco hi jered do u personally recommend accounting as a career?

@anewjourneywithbertie5290 4 жыл бұрын

g r if they won’t hire me because I have a 😗 duck face then I don’t want to work for them anyway and by the way I have been hired duck face and all 😽😽

@dietcokeisdelicious5006 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like what you’re describing is more finance, and not accounting.

@godlyshadow7053 4 жыл бұрын

let's be honest. No one looked this up but we all watched it

@sansdremurr607 4 жыл бұрын

GodlyShadow yup.

@Corbenik2nd 4 жыл бұрын

I actually searched 'Accounting' and I'm at the crossroads in my life so it was kinda helpful

@user-js6fx3zq7i 4 жыл бұрын

I just searched up “Accounting”.

@alvaro1999inc 4 жыл бұрын

P76 me too lmao

@richardbonnette490 4 жыл бұрын

I looked up stuff on accounting.

@user-wu3kr6xs6b 4 жыл бұрын

Im currently taking an introductory accounting course. I found myself unmotivated to keep up with the course, but still interested in learning. I don’t have a very good professor and the textbook is boring. I just came across your channel , and I just want to say your videos have been really helpful, and engaging! This video is really motivational and has changed my view on accounting. I hope view it as more of a fun course continuing on from here :)

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

I hope so too! Sometimes it helps to keep the big picture in mind. All the best

@TheJackSparrow. 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, informative and quality editing! Thanks man 👏

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jay!

@emanmomen827 3 жыл бұрын

At first, I thought you will be against this career and I was sad because I had finished my first level in college in learning accounting, but now you made me very happy to hear that ❤️ Thanks alot for your support ❤️

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, best of luck in your career!

@sherin963 4 жыл бұрын

The editing is amazing😍 Keep doing more videos💕

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stel, will do!

@AgnesMann 3 жыл бұрын

I had a hard time deciding what to do and like you settled with accounting. I resonate with what you say! Great video

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. Best of luck with your accounting journey!

@fahmidahmed7329 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a Sophmore studying Accounting and this channel proved to be a goldmine for me. Thank you for presenting core aspects of this profession nicely, and yes, I subscribed immediately.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Fahmid, all the best with your studies!

@laurenbonneau3216 3 жыл бұрын

I'm working on my Masters of accountancy, and my CPA exams right now, and have felt like I made a grave mistake. This really reassured me. Thank you.

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, best of luck with your exams!

@masv2597 2 жыл бұрын

Combine accounting with finance, and understand corporate law as best as you can, yes working in senior position at a big 4 firm is no picnic admittedly, hours are long at times, lots of demanding clients, fair bit of traveling, it can put a strain on those with a family, but there are so many fields you can branch off into, from simple bookkeeping to chief financial officer, or investment banker. Maths is needed to some level, but patience and a keen eye for details are just important especially in Auditing, working for an individual company rather than a firm with multiple clients is easier by far, but it's not a career you stop learning new things, laws change, business changes, you got to keep up with everything that affects the organization or individuals you work for

@MD-cu6wq 3 жыл бұрын

Your insight of how each job is a lottery is very true. Especially for London. Great video and interesting to find out how you got there. I am in IT investment/development portfolio for the past 12 ys and got there primarily by being better than average senior mgr at spreadsheets - so another great point. I would like to get business as usual accounting experience hence refreshing the basics. From experience accounting is logic and rules (like in law, you got specific interpretations, terms and prescriptions to follow) Great work, thanks!

@BubbasBathWater 4 жыл бұрын

I am majoring in Business admin but you sir have helped me decide that I want to change my major to accounting, thank you

@euros.r.7304 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I was always doubtful on whether to start studying accounting because I didn't know it would lead me somewhere but thanks to your videos and the way you showed us this, I see this is something that will help me for the long run and could really open up new opportunities. God bless you and thank you for sharing with us this content. :)

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

No worries, all the best!

@sarah6246 3 жыл бұрын

I chose to do accounting hnc at college mainly because I had no idea what I wanted to do and there isn’t anything I am actually interested in and I was kinda worried about my choice but I think I’m going to enjoy it more after seeing this video! It’s eased my worries a bit 😊

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks great to hear! Best of luck with it all :)

@trollolololols3857 10 ай бұрын

Hey I’m in your boat right now, I don’t know what I really want to do. I’m also looking into accounting for now, are you still doing accounting? How has it been so far?

@kxngemu460 9 ай бұрын

Currently in the same situtation. Im currently in my senior year whilst not really knowing what i want to do. Ive taken grade 11th and 12th accounting and found them very interesting, but still not really sure as to what i want to do. Should you answer id like to ask, how has it been for you?

@kxngemu460 9 ай бұрын

@@trollolololols3857 we're in the same exact boat lol

@yervang4463 Жыл бұрын

Hi James! Love how you explained step by step in accounting. I'm very interested in accounting and wanted to go back to school and take accounting class. But I'm not ever a genius at math int whole life, but would want to take an accounting class and I needed help what's the better choice to choose. Thank you, James for if you might could see my question and answer my question. God bless you!

@sohaibi2061 Жыл бұрын

Some brief points: There are different types of accountants 1) Financial Accountant 2) Management Accountant 3) Tax Accountant 4) Auditor / Forensic 5) Bookkeeping / Cash Control They all are based on numbers but how you present them and explain them differ. Also, you don't need advanced maths knowledge, but perhaps an interest in numbers rather than words is key.

@raeshalss 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing! i've always been very clueless when it comes to choosing a course and now i have confirmed to try accounting 🤓 wish me luck 😆🤞

@karndrogo 4 жыл бұрын

>watches this while procrastinating from studying my accounting exams PS: The next one on my autoplay is your video on why you should become an accountant

@leonorcabrera7027 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! My students will love this video. How about some videos about managerial accounting?

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't made any yet, but I plan to in the future

@Sandra-uk4qs 4 жыл бұрын

Im your new subcriber today. Thanks for your inspiring video. I have just decided to follow accounting career path early of this year. Hope i will be able to follow this career

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Trang, thanks for the sub! Great to hear that you're thinking of becoming an accountant. I hope you enjoy it :)

@urcess8778 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking if I should take accounting and this video is really helpful for me to decide. I feel relieved that it doesn't need to be good at math cause I really sucks at math. Gonna subscribe and watch all your videos

@brownsugar.pearls 4 жыл бұрын

you are making me fall in love with accounting. As an accounting student, i have somehow regretted my decision to choose an accounting major since semester 1 and I got distracted by other career choices, options and pathways available. But, after watching this video, I am feeling better about my decision.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pranjli, it's great to hear that you're feeling better about your choices!

@brownsugar.pearls 4 жыл бұрын

Accounting Stuff yes I am! Thank you!

@smldln3081 4 жыл бұрын

Hi james, I'd like to thank you for these useful videos. I SUCKED at bank recon and I honestly gave up trying to understand my teacher but your video on bank recon really helped me pass my exam !

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sam, I'm glad to hear that you got the bank rec sorted. Congrats on your pass!!

@ilovesocials 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this James, I work as an admin for 13 years I finish my bookkeeping certificate way back 13 years ago but as of now I'm learning the basics of accounting once again, and I'm planning to include it in my service as a virtual assistant this is one of my favorite video of yours, it's really inspiring and motivating all your videos are worth my time.

@krowwithakay 3 жыл бұрын

Eye opening and honest, but not discouraging, very well made video!

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers :)

@danekelsey1949 4 жыл бұрын

I'm graduating in engineering right now but I feel like you did, I'm not too crazy about doing engineering. But accounting seems interesting

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Engineering is also a great subject. Congrats on graduating!

@theboombody 2 жыл бұрын

No career is interesting. That's why we have hobbies and TV.

@nigelcardoso7653 2 жыл бұрын

What type of engineering?

@danekelsey1949 2 жыл бұрын

@@nigelcardoso7653 mechanical

@nigelcardoso7653 2 жыл бұрын

@@danekelsey1949 how was the transition from mech to accounting ?

@haziq12ish 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in my final year of accountant studies. Taking my CPA Australia by next. My finance lecrturer always sass us by saying accountant students are bad at maths 😂

@ChannelPabilona 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice production!

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@amycrilly5111 3 жыл бұрын

Well I passed all of my first year engineering classes just fine. Decided it wasnt what I wanted to do and think this may be better for me! Thanks for the insights :)

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

No problem Amy! All the best with it :)

@scoldize 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with your last point. While technology might replace parts of accounting, it still needs people to explain everything.

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Glad we're on the same page :)

@greenfrog2891 3 жыл бұрын

Me looking up my major to ~*loose motivation*~ : this guy: "reason # 1 you don't really need to be good at maths" me: 😀

@Cheez3Wagen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir. This really helps me to decide taking accounting.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@sandrak3675 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thank you, I feel really motivated right now

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandra, you've got this!

@candischristopher959 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a 42year old stroke survivor forced to retire from my culinary career because of a disability. I'm looking to do accounting to save my sanity and get me back into the workplace.

@treemane0 4 жыл бұрын

I took accounting because I didn't know what I wanted to be so I just stuck with it. Im in my final year of high school and Im hoping that I find something that interests me more, I do like accounting but I just want to try find something else before I can fully commit. Thank you for your amazing video 🔥

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

I chose to do it for the same reason. Don't worry, you are still young and have plenty of time to find what interests you.

@assassin7250 3 жыл бұрын

U still doing it?

@kxngemu460 9 ай бұрын

hey, im currently in the same situation, and im wondering how your experience with it is?

@oAPXo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos, i just started looking at them. Currently in my first few weeks in my certification in accounting.

@AccountingStuff 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Best of luck with your studies :)

@jjcrump7230 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate you for making this vid I’m going to be doing accounting in the marines and this gave me some insight on what life will be like

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, best of luck with it all!

@thephattones 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found this. I'm looking for a new career at 40 and accounting is something I've been looking into. Apprenticeships seem scary at my age but the most logical way in. This video makes me feel better about choosing it. Anybody have any tips on where to look?

@pozytywnaosobka1319 9 ай бұрын

Hi! So how is going so far?

@jiojanta 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but i came here to regret studying accounting but the way your personality and speech goes, you made me love it more. You really are awesome. I love your charming personality and video content plus quality. Your videos are a treat to eyes. Great work!

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Atul, thanks for your kind words! Why do you regret studying accounting?

@jiojanta 4 жыл бұрын

@@AccountingStuff Ah, there is just a feeling in me that accounting is not sufficient for my sound financial future but now that i know you, i don't feel the same! Thanks for your content.

@AccountingStuff 4 жыл бұрын

@@jiojanta No worries, all the best with your studies! I hope you don't come to regret it

@leonardoduso4121 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your videos James, saved my entry exam at FHNW and boost my learning as coming from another industry hit by Covid19.

@AccountingStuff 3 жыл бұрын

No worries Leonardo, all the best :)

@oluwaseunosinubi1950 4 жыл бұрын

Love this. Brilliant!

@sandragarcia1847 3 жыл бұрын

I always found accounting to be boring and difficult .. but good luck to anyone pursuing this career 🙃 (Looked up accounting because a friend majored in this field and was curious)

@Swanmaster123 4 жыл бұрын

Big4 senior here - this video is very accurate.

@jenniferbrat 3 жыл бұрын

i had a general idea of what i was getting myself into when i majored in accounting and decided to pursue it (as i am now), and i must say that a lot of things that you want are never easy to get. if you’re not willing to put in the work for it, then it’s probably not what you want (or, at least think you want).