Great video! I'm in Houston and can relate to a lot of the things you mentioned. Thanks for sharing your experience! I've been wanting to make some more CPA/Big4/Accounting related videos and share what it's like in a tax technology group. Waaaaaay different than compliance.

I’m in my first year (Tax) at a Big 4 firm too, and I agree with a lot of your points. One thing I would add though is a caveat about the hours during busy season. Some engagements are busier than others, and as a first year, it’s kind of the luck of the draw for you. I’m working 70-90 hrs a week, while some in my class are barely even working 50. The firms really do try to even out the work, but it’s a logistical nightmare to get it perfect so it’s inevitable that some will work more than others.

Great video! It's uncanny how I literally had the exact same misconceptions and realizations as you did in my first 2 months in Big4. I applied for the CPA and I'm torn now because I really think I'm gonna end up in Law so I'm not sure if it's worth my time/misery. Oh well it can't hurt.🤷‍♂️

I remember watching this 3 or 4 years ago. I was like 2 or 3 years away from starting my degree and I was so excited to learn about the accounting world and trying to find the best routines for a career plan in accounting. Anyway started my degree this year and I ended up doing computer science instead😂. But just watched your latest video thought I would go through your channel and realised that I am still glad that I came across your channel all those years ago.

Great video! I would love if you could do a video on what a public tax accountant does.

I, for one, hated Public Accounting, but to each their own. I still prescribe to the theory that to make a lot of money, you need to be a critical employee, be an expert at something the company needs. After working at several jobs at Big 8's ( yeah I know a long time ago ), I didn't seem to be going anywhere, just making Sr. or Manager was painful, and Partner wasn't going to happen. It's not easy to get into a 'critical' position, when there's a sea of CPA's in a 8 story building. You're just another one. Good advice though and insight Lindsey, glad I'm not going through it again, once a lifetime is enough :).

Definitely want to hear about compliance and provision work!

Great video, but each person has their own experience as you said. I am on my first year and we’re in busy season right know and I’ve got so much work to do that’s already a snowball but it’s great, I’ve been learning a lot and each day I’ve been more confident about my work in auditing

I've heard they try to make you forget about the most important things in life. I hope that's not true, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is :/ Also I'm not in public accounting, but I work in the private sector and I've noticed that using macros in Excel is extremely under rated. I'm doing things in 5 minutes that took 40 minutes before I came along.

Enjoyed the video💗 I would appreciate if you could give us more details about daily tasks as a tax accountant at big 4!

Hey, do you enjoy working in Tax? Do you think its better than working in Audit? Also, if I want to work in Tax; should I do the Accounting BS/MS Dual Program, or should I go for a BBA in Accounting and then do a Masters in Taxation, that why I also receive 150 credits to do the CPA. What do you think?

Hi this video is so helpful. Could you talk more about tax senior’s role? Thank you

Great video!

So I take it from the comments that you’re focus is tax, do you have any knowledge or information about audits? I’m interested in Forensic Accounting. 😊👍 Btw I enjoy hearing your positive experience I feel like the majority of videos I watch on KZfaq have a negative View of the big 4

Girl, this is my first year as a public tax accountant and CTRL + { saved my life haha

Great Video! I have a few questions for you. How did you know you wanted tax over audit? I am stuck right in the middle and i picture myself being happy in either direction. Also, can you switch from audit to tax at the same firm? I have seen some of your videos but not all of them so i was wondering if you ever did an internship? I will be graduating in May 2020 with 150 hours due to my double major (Accounting/ Finance) and all we are ever told is internships are a must if you want to go into public accounting. I will never be able to do an internship due to my current non-accounting job and family obligations. So i was wondering how bad that would really hinder me in my attempts to go into public accounting.

Thank you for the vedio !

What about your expectations for the next 3-5 years?

Do you ever need to write reports for clients?

You explain nicely.. plz can u tell how to be CPA after becoming CA India?

LMAO I never spoke during my bachelors and masters either.

I’ve been offered a position for Jr. Tax Accountant, focused in sales and use tax( New Jersey). What’s your advice on long term growth? I have a Big 4 (4 month) tax internship experience and some Accounts Payable (3 month). How much should I ask for salary? what’s the difference between Tax Associate & Jr. Tax Accountant?

Mam i am from Indian and I wants to pursue the course of cpa ......can u jst make a video on .. criteria of register in nasba and all other things

I was really surprised to hear that some people are just there to work and not get their CPA. I always thought most people who wanted to work there would leave after they took their exam. Do you think there's any pros or cons to either of those?

MAN IN 2010 I WOULD HAVE SERIOUSLY STARTED TO STUDY FOR THE CPA TO GET INTO A BIG 4 IN ACCOUNTING BUT INVOLUNTARILY GOT INTO A 24/7/365/12+ YEAR JOB

Can we talk I need some help I want to pursue the same

how did you get CPA eligible?

I have an interview for PWC, any tips?

I disagree. I’m in public accounting and busy season is extremely demanding. My colleagues who’ve experienced other firms say it’s similar there as well

Apparently, your busy season is nothing like my busy season.

Can you give some advice on how to get a Big4 job from your experience? Im a junior in accounting and its been rough trying to find an internship even though I have a 3.5 GPA and Im worried if I dont have an internship I will not be able to work at a Big4 company.

IF YOU HAVE THE CPA AND YOU WENT INTO THE CFA YOU COULD BASICALLY GET INTO THAT BIGBLOCK OF FRA AND GO: ".....SKIP! SKIP! SKIP! SKIP! FLIPPING PAGES BECAUSE YOU'VE MASTERED EVERYTHING ALREADY- IF I EXISTED AND HAD THE CPA I WOULD HAVE DONE THE CFA NOT BECAUSE I WOULD WANT TO BC I'D BE IN A SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE; LESS THAN 4% GOING INTO CFA HAVE THE CPA"