BECOME AN ACCOUNTANT IN 2024| with no work experience VLOG

[@Kiyoh9]

I remember watching your channel years ago when I was changing careers to becomean accountant. I now have my Master’s in Accounting and am 50% done with my CPA exams. Your channel was so helpful during my career transition and I can't thank you enough! If possible could you make videos about your experience taking the CPA exams? Alot of the videos on KZbin are older and I would love to hear your perspective.

[@qrenae7965]

Same

[@jefeking2117]

Exactly what im doing now! Well going back too finish my drawing

[@corporatelynicole]

That is awesome!

[@Ash0216]

I'm enrolled in WGU right now for accounting! ❤

[@corporatelynicole]

That is awesome! How is it going?

[@Ash0216]

@corporatelynicole So far, so good! Hopefully, I will be complete by spring!

[@JeeJee_xoxo]

I'm currently finishing up some geneds at community College before transferring to a university. I'm 31 and only have food service/retail work experience. I worry a lot about how job searching will be once that time comes. I feel like because of my lack of experience, connections, and age I need to find a way to overcompensate for those short comings. Sorry for the rant 😂😂

[@corporatelynicole]

Hey girl completely understand. Here is a video that can help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHWXlZh4rbB8m8Usi=QLMaANCCi4RYHbGn

[@Sassayyyyy]

@@corporatelynicole Ma'am, I love you. You cover EVERYTHING. Love this channel

[@jamid87]

Great information...things I wish I had known when I graduated with my bachelors 10 years ago.

[@corporatelynicole]

Só glad this was helpful

[@dream_candy2173]

Thanks for the great advice! 😊

[@corporatelynicole]

You're so welcome!

[@TheKrystolMethod]

I just signed up to get my certificate in accounting. I'm so excited I have experience in the financial services field ranging from different positions but I just love Finance and Accounting so I pray I do well in classes LOL I'm really good at like budgeting at least my money so I hope the certificate will help me get a job into the field. I'm 39 now and my dad told me when I was 18 to take up accounting and I just did not listen. I took up everything else but but now I'm ready.

[@corporatelynicole]

You’ll do great!

[@leroyjackson9171]

Hi Nicole I truly enjoyed your vlog. My question for you is this: As a middle aged person with an accounting degree that has 10 years of experience in purchasing in government, how can you successfully transition to another promising career? Thank you!

[@GiaMooore]

I have a bachelors degree in business administration and a college diploma in accounting graduated in 2017 but NEVER got a job based on my degree. None of my family has a rewarding career or ever went to college so I really never knew what to do now 7 years later I’m researching how to get a job with my degree that pays well! As all I had has been minimum wage jobs. Smh I finally woke up and striving for more lol Fingers crossed 🤞🏾 ima do everything you suggested

[@corporatelynicole]

@@GiaMooore find your local NABA chapter sis (national association of black accountants). And start going to meetings and career fairs they may have. That’s the best organization to get plugged in the accounting world as a black professional

[@Chbilal22]

Nice

[@corporatelynicole]

Thanks

[@IsiahMcGowan]

Can’t wait to graduate with my accountant degree I want to go more into the data analytics field 😫working from home seems so nice

[@corporatelynicole]

Haha wfh isn’t as easy as it seems. But data analytics is a good field

[@misslady582]

Hello! I'm new here. I found this channel because I really wanted some guidance. I am new on my accounting journey. I just signed up for an accounting degree. I start next month and I am very nervous. I do have a bachelor's degree in finance. My current school doesn't have a Masters program in Accounting however after some research I decided to just get a second bachelor's degree. I found that it would be more cost effective. Plus my school will give me a nice discount since I am an alumni. I do have the benefit of working in banking for the last 17 years. So I have some work experience with finance but little accounting experience. I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@TheeSimoneB]

Your banking knowledge is a skill asset to leverage in terms of reconciliation, processes and procedures. Reporting and financial statements may also be within your skill set and could be viewed as advantageous for an accounting position. Your degree type displays that you have basic knowledge of accounting. Some accounting roles ask for finance degrees as a requirement so you should be a good candidate for an accounting role.

[@munarellatv]

What do you think of a bookkeeping and accounting technician certification for someone that wants to work in the office space . Do you think obtaining this certification would provide me with entry roles also am thinking if I like the certification course I can then go further to get my advanced degree in accounting or finance

[@TheeSimoneB]

I would say, “yes”. I started in accounting with only basic courses under my belt. I worked my way up from clerk type accounting positions (AP, AR, assistant, etc.) to Staff Accountant BEFORE going back to school to earn two accounting certificates and an Associates Degree. My reason for going back to college was due to my goal of obtaining a leadership role AND be successful in that role. This is the reason I believe certifications can be useful for entry level accounting positions.

[@ashleyramirez4198]

Girl, I don’t even know what to do because I literally just quit my job and I was the assistant of a controller and I was there for six months and I was working there my junior year. now it’s my senior year in college and I realize that I don’t like accounting That’s why I quit my job because I wasn’t understanding the debits and credits and I really want to pivot my career but I don’t know where to apply. I was thinking of financial analyst but I don’t even know what they do I just want to get away from debits and credits, journal entries, I’m just looking for a office job or work from home that pays well. I hope you can help me. Thank you.

[@corporatelynicole]

I feel you sis! That type of accounting wasn’t for me either. Stay tuned for my vlog coming Thursday where I share about this.

[@munarellatv]

Am looking into bookkeeping and accounting tech. Did you get the office job you desire . Also love the office space just wanted to ensure incase I don’t like the credit debit stuff I can still use my certification for an office job

[@ashleyramirez4198]

@@munarellatv I was the bookkeeper, it involves allot of credit debit. But no I haven’t been able to find a job yet

[@MJ-ed9sl]

Hello love your channel, super glad I found this video. I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. For family /personal reasons I had to take a career break, returning to workforce. I will begin Macc degree in Summer or Fall. I have enrolled in a refresher excel course and was thinking of completing bookkeeping Intuit certification as a refresher on undegrad accounting info. I am actively seeking entry level positions. Should I pursue the Intuit(Creator of QuickBooks) Bookkeeping Certification?

[@corporatelynicole]

Hey! Def doesn’t hurt to pursue it since you’re going for your Macc. Check out some of my most recents vlogs as well which will help you 💖

[@MJ-ed9sl]

@@corporatelynicole Thank You very much for valuable information 😊

[@munarellatv]

Am also looking to obtain a bookkeeping and accounting tech certification this June. Good luck on obtaining our certifications

[@MJ-ed9sl]

Awesome good luck to you too @@munarellatv

[@XstadiumgamezX]

hOW ARE YOU DOING SINCE YOUR FIBROID SURGERY! sTAY BLESSED !!

[@corporatelynicole]

doing way better but its been a rollercoaster

[@kirisp]

I will be 48 getting my bachelors in business administration. I will be retiring next year and would like to be an accountant. What are my chances that I’ll get hired due to my age?

[@corporatelynicole]

Certainly will have lots of opportunities. Accounting is a field with several opportunities no matter your age or level of experience

[@TheeSimoneB]

As a 46 year old woman with almost twenty years of experience, it’s been fairly easy for me to be selected for an interview for accounting roles. You’ll be fine. 😊

[@user-ub6jw1ny2h]

Hello... Thanks for this awesome vids... Um 36 planning to do Master in Professional Accounting as my bachelor is Economics and Public Administration... I really love Accounting and made that huge career mistake when i did my undergrad degree... Now my fear is i will be done wit my masters at arnd 40, so my fear is will i be able to get good accounting jobs looking at my age... Do Accounting firms do look at age?

[@TheeSimoneB]

You’re 36 but I don’t think an accounting firm will discriminate based on your age. I would say to apply for entry level accounting jobs now to get your foot in the door before finishing the masters degree program. I landed a job with an accounting firm when I was 39 years old. My past jobs were with non profits.

[@user-ub6jw1ny2h]

@@TheeSimoneB Thanx much for the response... Really appreciated, God bless

[@ShaiFX222]

Hey so I’m a business admin major 3 classes and I’ll be finished I want to start my journey on being a CPA. Can you give me some tips on becoming a CPA

[@corporatelynicole]

To become a cpa you need to have your 150 credit hours from your university and then from there apply to take the exam. The exam has 4 parts.

[@jasmineramos5531]

Hey! I have a degree that has nothing to do with accounting but I’ve been very interested. What do you recommend for someone to start?

[@corporatelynicole]

Have loads of videos if you go my accounting career playlist. The transition isn’t easy but it’s for sure do-able if you take the steps in terms of certifications or furthering education in accounting and finding suitable roles

[@couragetv2399]

Hi i have graduated 10months and I couldn’t start working because of my newborn i have two kids under 2 and im 30 years do you think they will hire me even if I stopped long time without any work or study or experience ???

[@corporatelynicole]

As long as you can explain the gap on your resume it’s fine.

[@melindag11]

Did they teach you quick books in college?

[@corporatelynicole]

No.

[@eugenepearsoniii9902]

Please be my Accounting Fairy

[@corporatelynicole]

Haha my channel has loads of career advice to help

[@varvarravalentin7725]

What if you do not have an accounting degree or are not in school for it? What advice would you give someone like me who has an undergrad in Psychology but is interested in transitioning into this career field? My local community college has programs for Associates in Accounting, Accounting Certificate, and a Bookkeeping Certificate. What would you recommend? Is the Coursera Bookkeeping Certificate credible in your industry to get entry roles in the field?

[@corporatelynicole]

I would recommend getting a certification from your local cc if possible as they usually have good financial aid if needed and are affordable. Another option would be an MBA with an accounting concentration

[@Sewme885]

Wow you are in the same position as me my BA is in Psychology and I want to get into accounting and looking at the local cc to get a certification!