Tanya J thanks. This is a typical day in public accounting, for 10-15 hours and sometimes more.

Nashaelee 😂😂 as long as you love what you do! Thank you for the support!

@Pawel Kwasiuk why do you say this? I'm thinking of being an accountant and I know it might get tiring at some point but I don't know

same im a sophmorein highschool and looking into this!

I mean its a job without surprises which is nice because you know what you do and you can get use to the ins and outs

as an introvert, i would that space too

It’s not complex, it’s just full of steps that can get a bit confusing :) love it

Hella confusing during college even getting my bachelors and finishing I still don’t get a lot of it. I’m almost year in my first full time job and still don’t understand like 30-40% even with questions

@@johnnymoranchel694how you doing

@@johnnymoranchel694 2 years later, is it getting easier?

mohd fateh hahaha thank you!

It’s honestly not that bad. There’s a huge learning curve at the beginning but with time things start to get very very repetitive. It’s really mundane but stable work.

Christine Lagueux lol its super hectic over here. We work non stop, always busy (well the people that are good are always busy). Wishing we could be super laid back

Striker Hey congrats on your new journey! I believe most accounting firms have cubicles for the most part unless they have whats called an “open/modern floor plan”. The clothing is totally up to the firm that you work for, it was a Friday when i filmed this video, and in some cases we are allowed to be a bit casual. I don’t know about other NYC firms but I have heard some are starting to allow their employees to dress casual on Fridays, but please confirm that with your future firm. Wishing you best of luck!

@@BreakingTheCycle Thanks!

Lol thats a bit risky brother but all for it. Im all about them stocks 💪🏻

NYC_Guy i would love to. But that GW toll would kill me lol. Thanks for the support!

Velóx hey! Thank you for your support! As to which one you should choose or look into is definitely up to you. Accounting is an extremely demanding job to be honest and i cant really say how it is for marketing. I do remember one of my classmates whom majored in marketing and is mow working for Google, so just from there it seems like a nice career lol. What i would suggest is taking intro accounting (usually financial accounting) and also take an intro to marketing course. I remember my intro to marketing class was phenomenal and really interesting. You can also look into intrnational marketing so you can travel the world and focus on many industries world wide. While in accounting you’ll definitely be doing a lot of what seems repetitive work and not so much fun. You definitely have to take these courses so you can guide yourself into what you really like and what you can see yourself doing for another 15-20 years. Its a tough choice lol. Let me know if you need more advice ill try to help as much as i can. Last thought, marketing seems easier than accounting but accounting pays a lot more here in NY (i think)

Hey, thanks a lot! The bomber jacket is from Zara

Hey, what do you mean by toughest part? Editing wise? Or filming?

@@BreakingTheCycle Well, I was actually thinking about the whole process. Which is harder, the editing or filming?

Best of luck!!! Its great to see you have your goals in place. Thats very important

victor garcia hey thank you! Tbh i dont use a lot of what i learned in college. However, learning as much as you can will help knowing how to test revenue and simple basic concepts that are needed. Also, it will help you when you take the CPA exam. So i suggest you learn everything you can because you never know exactly what you’re gonna use. Thanks for the support!

The Riveras which CPA exam are you talking about? Because there are two different CPAs which make it really confusing. Are you talking about the exams to become chartered?

Trushal Patel meant to say cpa examS. 4 exams BEC FAR AUD REG

Who's beteer cpa or cma ??

DominicanBerry hahahhaa ive been there for a while, far from fancy 😂😂 but a good place to work at brother. Hope all is well man!

Its a little tough the first year, just be ready to be proactive, ask a lot of questions, learn as much as you can. You will learn a lot when you first get in the job. Just make sure you are willing to learn because its a lot of information

@@BreakingTheCycle thanks

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Elso Elso not something i wanted to do since i was young. This is a loaded question lol since its very difficult to tell if i want to do this for another 20+ years. This career definitely takes a toll on you

delitha ju thank you for your support! I hope all is well

Winter General yeah. I stare at the computer all day. Literally all day

JuanFernando Gracia lmaooo youre right about that

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Hello, sorry i wouldn’t know exactly what to recommend as i received a bachelors and my job required a bachelors and 150+ credits to be hired

@@BreakingTheCycle 150? Dang my program is only 120. Where we’re the other 30

@@cool_breeze_actual9643 I am assuming they were looking to hire someone with a CPA

@@edwinvsgio9212 bingo

Lavish Venture im not sure if you can get a BA in accounting. All of my classmates graduated with a BS in accounting. But ive never really researched that. I would lean towards a BS just cause of the more rigorous courses you take, which might make you a better all around candidate. BUT do your research, i am not 100% sure on that. Im biased since i have a BS lol

The Riveras lol thnx

Jessica Lee hey! Trust me i was blind when i first came in as well, so you wont be the only one. Im hoping your firm will have a training, usually a week long of training on how to use the accounting software your company has. This software is for storing workpapers (client sends you an excel sheet with a bunch of numbers in it = workpaper). Make sure you take a lot of notes during the training, i was the only one who took extensive notes during my training and it proved to be my savior as i was named the better one of my recruiting class. You also have to put in the time. What i mean by this is make sure that if you don’t understand something, take your time to read it and read it and read it. Also, i found a mentor early on, a supervisor with 10+ years of experience, who was super chill and helped me LEARN a lot. I would suggest trying to find that person that you connect with and they can help you throughout your struggles. Also, ALWAYS look for work. This is also what made me stand out from my peers because i was always eager to work and learn. I also went out of my way to get feedback from my seniors and supervisors prior to my reviews to ensure i was meeting their expectations. When you go to a meeting always take your notepad/computer because you are always going to be told to do something and the last thing a manager/supervisor wants is to be asked a question on what they just told you to do. Make sure you LEARN accounting assertions. Make sure you know the basics like how to determine depreciation on fixed assets, what are additions to fixed assets. If someone tells you to do something and you dont know how to do it. Make sure you ask them how to do it (they wont always have time to explain but make sure you ask). ALWAYS COMMUNICATE (hey supervisor im 45% completed with this task, hey mr supervisor when do you want me to send this open items list, hey supervisor i am done with cash confirmations and ready for your review.... things like that). Make sure you know excel, pivot tables, vlookup. Know how to look at a general ledger. Hopegully these things will put you ahead. Just make sure you put in the time and always make yourself standout in a positive way. You got this!!! Also, start studying for your CPA ASAP!!!!!! Once you start working it gets a bit tough to work and study at the same time. Sorry for the long answer and hope it helps

aciel zoubi hey if youre starting out as a staff, you usually dont need experience (this all varies by firm). Some firms need experience and some do recruiting from school campuses. Just make sure you have at least 150 credits

B.J .Y lol i dont make the journal entries but i do propose them the the clients and they book them on their end and we just add the JEs to our TBs. but yeah i love/hate finding adjusting JEs cause i like to find errors, but then the work that comes after sucks

The Riveras What time do you leave for the day?

B.J .Y depends. During busy season usually 9-11pm

Jofx hey public accountants do get paid well, depending of where you live in the states of course and your experience. You can become a CPA (certified public accountant) which will take your career to the next level. Greetings from the US!

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Hey i think you’ll definitely find a job, accountants are needed everywhere. For public accounting in NYC you need at least 150 credits to be hired. If you’re looking to become an accountant at a private firm, not sure if you need all of those extra credits. However, you will need to have all those credits when you begin taking the CPA exam

thank you! It honestly depends. If youre talking busy season its about 14-16 hour days and normal days it can be 7-8 hours.

@@BreakingTheCycle Thanks so much bro, im 15 rn and just trying to see what i want to become when i grow up, and im thinking on choosing accounting

@@jonahgerald385 i hope you find what you’re looking for!

😂😂😂

Jack Dawson lol yes. Im currently working from home as we speak. Another video of accountants working from home coming soon lol

As long as you dont look into something that is in public accounting i think****** you should be good lol

@@BreakingTheCycle I just found your channel what do you recommend instead of public accounting

@@elle70096 that would honestly all depend on what you wanna do 20-30 years down the line. You can be an attorney (great career also very time consuming), engineering, medical field things like that will set you in the right direction. Just make sure you choose something that you like! Hope the advice helps!

Hey it’s me Ian reviewing schedules sent by clients, adding trial balances, sending confirmations (cash, AR, debt, legal), looking at financial statements, email, conference calls, communicating with my team, acquisition work and a million other things. Which ultimately i call work.

​@@BreakingTheCyclewhich accounting software is used in usa

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thanks!

Exactly! They usually consist of morning routines, showing them typing at their desk for about 60 seconds, and then going to the grocery store for the rest of the video 😂😂🤦‍♀️

@@drenee1416 they just making it a click bait for their day in a life videos 🙄

Israel 777 hello, i get all my music from the youtube library. Mostly “pop” type. Google youtube audio library and you can use all that music on your youtube copyright free

Hello. No requirements, just make sure you start looking into accounting groups (like for example i am a member of ALPFA. Just find one that suits you) biggest thing is to make sure that you MASTER EXCEL!! That is the most important rule of thumb i would give anyone. As far as grades make sure you always do well in school so you can learn. Most of the experience will come once you are doing your job. Good luck! Consider subscribing! 👍🏻

maria cruz Hi, Maria thank you for your support! NYC is a ghost town and every accountant i know is working from home. Busy season is still in full effect and people are still working 10-15 hours a day. I hope you and your family are well and safe through this difficult time we are experiencing. Take care! If you have any other questions please let me know

Hey! Never too late to comment. Im always here to help those out looking into accounting. Public accounting is definitely good pay, BUT the hours are INSANE. I work 70+ hours PER WEEK during busy season. So if you have family and friends it will definitely take a toll on that. I am an auditor so i wouldnt be anble to tell you what tax accountants do, but i know they do much much more than taxes. With both tax and audit they are both extremely mentally and sometimes physically draining (physically because you’ll be super tired all the time). Hope this helps and you can subscribe for more content! thanks

@@BreakingTheCycle thank you🤗❤

Lol this is definitely a personal choice, what do you like more? Being in front of a desk for 13+ hours or do you like to be on the move seeing different patients (including nasty things you might see lol). Do you prefer doing all your work on a computer or physically diagnosing people and helping people with their problems. they are both challenging careers, nursing might have an advantage because you will always need nurses (my personal opinion) and in accounting, we’ll probably get to a point where we get easily replaced by computers (dont see this happening in the short term, but still). Please choose something that you will love now and also love 40 years down the line. Its a tough choice but make it your best choice. Thanks!

@@BreakingTheCycle oh I really love do things in front on computer like that's the main thing I like but I'm still confuse for my future

@@shai780 hi i am also having a hard time choosing between nursing and accounting..i just wanna ask if you have already chosen which career path to take between the two

@@shai780 hi i am also having a hard time choosing between nursing and accounting..i just wanna ask if you have already chosen which career path to take between the two

@@adorablealien3858 I still don't 😫

Its really nothing special, more of a grass is greener type of deal

Hey! I am not the video creator, but I am a Canadian CPA who is now working in France as an internal auditor, so I have some insight. GAAP is typically local (US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, French GAAP, etc.) and it conforms to the requirements of each country. GAAP is typically a set of rules whereas IFRS is guidelines-based. For example, companies listed in the US stock exchange need to report under US GAAP. So there will be local differences depending on which country you end up in. As far as an accounting designation, I have found my Canadian CPA to be quite valuable in Europe since many of my coworkers are not designated. I haven’t needed to recertify under French GAAP to work here, but depending on the country I am auditing, I will research differences between IFRS and local GAAP. But it is not to the same level as what I needed for my designation, it’s usually just a quick Google search to see if there are any major differences. My Canadian CPA does not transfer to the French equivalent since I studied in English, but there are equivalencies depending on which country you are coming from. For example, Australian CPAs can transfer into a Canadian CPA, but you need to write and pass the CFE for that to happen. Hopefully this helps!

@@ashleywilliams6119 I see, thank you so much for your assistance. Guess I still have a lot to learn to get on that level of insights about accounting standards.

Hello! Thanks for the comment! I believe you have to do something in order to certify/verify your degree from the UK. I would definitely google that. Also, since you are not a citizen of the US you will need a certain type of visa in order to work in stuff, unless you are a resident or citizen of the US. Dont quote me on that though make sure you do the research.! Have a good one !!

@@BreakingTheCycle Thank you! It’s only a thought because I’ve just started sixth form and one of my courses is accounting so I have many years to think about it but thank you for answering! Great video btw 😊

Hello! Thanks for the comment, CPA requirements differ in every state, for the most part you need to have at least 150 credits in order to be able to sit for any part of the CPA exam (there are 4 parts of the cpa exam). ACCA is an international association and i am not familiar with that, with internstional things google might be your best guide. As an accountant you want to be a cpa because it empowers you and allows you to move up in position. Hope that helps!

@@BreakingTheCycle thanks for ur reply yeah i googled it but i didnt get a clear ans thats why i came here to ask u..btw thanks❤❤

Thank you for the support!

What is big 4 ?

GrandCulito crazy hours to be honest. Right now im traveling to another country for an audit and immediately when i arrive i leave to california. So its gonna be a bit tough on the spending time with the family. Go check out my other video which answers the top questions about accounting

Hi

Not doing bookkeeping. Its mainly excel

Bonnie Bennett lol same! I have a standing desk which makes things so much better. I feel your pain!

Bonnie Bennett what job do u have

@@alli3713 what do you mean by what job? im an auditor if thats what you mean.

Yea! I purchased one of those cushions from Amazon!

It's very hard to find a company that will sponsor an H1-B visa for accountants, as it is mostly used for IT workers who have master's degree.

@@haroonejaz22 ok dude.. thanks for your valuable advice✌

@@swetabhsingh9036 Check to see if you can get a masters in I.T or C.S and get some experience, then you have a realistic shot. But one way which is a little harder, it is to apply for a big-4 in India and after a few year ask for a relocation to the US.

Of a regular account? What do you mean? Or you meant accountant?

@Chaxie Forni it all depends what firm you go to and if you do public accounting or not. Some firms are different and can start you at $50k a year while others can start you closer to $65k per yesr

William Bill Singson the requirements depend on what position you are applying for and if they’re going into public accounting and autit or tax or so many other positions. Generally, if youre going for a staff accountant position at a public firm, just tell them that if possible they should try to master exce and take courses on it, it will help in the future. Also, assertions are big because thats how we determine certain risks and how complete our work. Also, make sure he is comfortable speaking with clients, this is big because this happens on an everyday basis through email and through the phone. Hope this helps a little!

Hello unfortunately i cannot disclose my company’s software. We obviously use other software such as excel

Lol sorry to be a downer, but public accounting is the definition of stressful, a brain killer not comfortable and only SOMETIMES satisfying. You really have to like what you do for it to be the opposite. Mostly during busy season but its not too bad after that

privatejoy13 must be nice to have 6 months of non busy time. I only have about 3 🙃

Most public accounting firms are looking for accounting degrees. Im not entirely sure if they would accept something else. Just apply and see if maybe they will

Thanks! Appreciate the support 👍🏻

Cyn Alvarez we love you too!!!!!

Abzolli hello, no i do not

You don’t really talk to costumers. Just your co workers. I don’t see how it would affect becoming one

Nice! That sounds like a great gig!

@@BreakingTheCycle thanks 😁

Gotta go to college and graduate with a bachelor’s degree

Thank you!! It is awesome that someone from india can watch my videos! Have an amazing day!

hello sir, thank you for your reply I am very happy to see your message, I wanted to know an Indian accountant can work in new york city I have the dream to work in new york city will you guide me in that I have the 5 years experiences in an accountant.

@@umeshdhole3666 hey, so for that i honestly dont know all of the laws and stuff, i think (please dont quote me on this and make sure to do your research) you have to get your degree recertified in the US and you also have to get a “working visa” which allows you to work in the US. I think thats what you need but please do your research as i am not sure that information is correct. Good luck with your accounting career!

​@@BreakingTheCycle thank you so much for the reply will do that.

You will definitely be working with many team members and clients. on the phone, zoom and in person. Don’t let that be a stopping point for you though, you can always get better if you keep practicing. Hope all goes well!

quick question what do u guys normally do

Auditor

Denisse H public accounting

For sure!

B.J .Y lmfaoooo. For real. Shits no joke sitting for 10+ hours

Ahsan Akram thanks for your comment. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Bludika 😂😂😂 its a crazy life choice, but to each their own lol

Accounting is a good route to owning your business basically CEO you crawl before you can walk

Yeah, but then after doing other jobs like warehousing, kitchen porter, leaflet distribution with 7 hours of walking I think there is worse out there than accounting.

I wanted to become an accountant my whole life, I’m not kidding. I’ve always been a little more introverted/ good at math. This is what I majored in college and I love my job. Accounting itself is kinda slow but it’s also rewarding. I mainly do it for the job stability and money.

Bluh. Yes, Accounting is definitely a high paying job even right out of college! Thank you for the compliment!!

Adrenaline 4 Life thank you!

Yes it is

Good money 😁

@@BreakingTheCycle But how much bro?

Lol ive been working from home for about a year and a half. This was pre cov 👍🏻

@@BreakingTheCycle I figured since the video says a year ago, but a year ago everyone was wearing masks. Nice to be working at home 💯

nickolas 1 nice! Goal setting is a very important step in furthering your future! Good luck!

The Riveras Thank you 😊

SceptileOmega hey! Thanks for your comment. Honestly, depending on the high school you go to, you will not learn much of accounting. Thats just the experience i had and a couple of other people that i know can say the same thing. Most of your learning will be done in college as you will be taking more advanced/ focused classes based on your major. What i would recommend, like i always tell everyone is get super familiar with excel, do some research on which area you want to study either audit or tax and then do more selective research as to learning the basics of the area you choose. I am wishing for the best in your future!!! Let me know if i missed anything from your question. Just remember public accounting is very time consuming lol i tell that to everyone.

Yes He is right, (this is a little update in my experience) I took already my basic in accounting and software applic business. You will need to learn how to use excel and Microsoft access. I had to learn it the hard way because of the pandemic here in Puerto Rico. But in all, I do enjoy Accounting.

Now everything is online college soo its a little harder to learn.

Its never too late. Ive met people recently that are 40+ years old and just became a cpa. Good luck! You got this

Brandon Huggins 😂😂 its definitely boring, but you’re always doing something and that makes time go by super fast. Theres ways for you to not be bored like listening to music among other things. Don’t let me discourage your career though! Do what you think is best!

Brandon Huggins and number wise, maybe a 4-5 lol. Like i said, make friends and definitely get some good headphones

nut coatz yeah, absolutely! That is the main thing that keeps us sane lol

Yeah, very common in public accounting. Some firms are now implementing a more open floor model where there are less cubicles and more view of other associates.

Thanks for comment. I'm a accountant in Japan. I want to work at this kind of workplace with such cubicle.

Saori Tamaki sometimes it gets lonely, but the privacy is good. Hope all is well and thank you for watching the video and commenting! Consider subscribing :)

I really want to work in the US. Thank you for kindly comment. I gonna watch your KZfaq:)

Saori Tamaki thank you!!!! Best of luck in the future