Why I Became a CPA (And Was It Worth It!?)

[@yoidkldk]

The accounting equation is an algebraic equation. And if we remember our math we know that the balance the equation always has to stay in Balance so whatever one side has to equal whatever on the other side. So in order for the equation to stay in balance you have to do the opposite when you're on the other side of the equation. I had to figure that out myself as well because my accounting professor was a CPA and he just said to do remote memorization and my brain does not work with remote memorization it has to make sense I have to understand the why. And that is why and I was so happy when I figured it out🎉🎉😂

[@coldplayer9403]

got out of the military after 10 years of being an aircraft mechanic. thought i would like accounting so i declared it as my major. first accounting class, professor walks in and is basically how your professor was. knew it was for me after the lectures felt as if only 10 mins went by and i couldn't stop smiling the entire time cause of how much i enjoyed it! 1 year left before i can take the cpa exam :D thanks for the video!

[@EfrosFinancial]

Hey there, thank you for watching and sharing your story! Good luck on the exam -- you've got this! :D

[@MrCodyWarner]

I just started my accounting degree after separating in August. I too was an aircraft mechanic. Sheet metal in the Air Force. Can’t wait to see where this journey leads!

[@marsryo6569]

@@MrCodyWarner It is a good career. I got my CPA. There are numerous options in terms of career, not just public. And most younger people like going into STEM, Health, etc. Which to be fair are also good careers.

[@elreytriton]

@@MrCodyWarner i was AGE. I just finished working in public tax. It's definitely a completely different world and challenge but I liked it.

[@CristianCortez-hn1rk]

I’m an aircraft mechanic right now and looking into these finance options. How would you recommend I go about starting off with my college courses?

[@randomuser1105]

Teachers like that are why I like online classes.

[@marpleloo65]

It's largely from professors attempting the Socratic method, thinking they're good at it, and then failing miserably. They turn their students off from the topic at hand, and their ego becomes the focus of attention.

[@bcnicholas123]

You’re an amazing storyteller

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for watching and for your feedback, Brendan! :D

[@bigdog4166]

I was just going to comment this!

[@tonyrodriguez1689]

​@@EfrosFinancial😊

[@KrshnVisualizer]

Im a freaking 17 year old deciding for a course to take in college and this accounting thing just made me more inspired to take it :) thanks for the insight

[@CraZzy3n3rGy]

Appreciate the story! My professor wasn’t intense as yours but he made more than half our class drop since he was so confrontational. He had a difficult exam but he really cared and tried to make us be better. That professor shaped me to who I am. Now I’m a cpa starting my tax career.

[@EfrosFinancial]

You're welcome -- thank you for watching and congrats! :D

[@Liam69400]

I had founded a company 22 years ago and have fired many CPAs because of their horrible communication and scores of other reasons. I finally decided that I would do my own books. Speed ahead and I liked it so much I decided to go back and be a CPA. Am on that path and love every minute of it. I am determined to be the good communicator in the field to make it better as a whole. I think there is a huge shift in the profession that is driving the bar to be raised in customer service and actually talking with clients, planning, strategizing as part of the fees. Just my opinion, but these talents make the added value to the service outweigh the CPA fees, making the customer much more satisfied with what they are getting. I think a lot of customers felt overcharged and underwhelmed with CPA services.

[@EfrosFinancial]

Agreed! Thanks for watching the video and sharing your story! :D

[@superdrew69-]

I’ve been a CPA for a few years now. Very similar story. Had to take an intro to Accounting class for my general business degree. My professor was a very grumpy old man with a heart for teaching and always kept things relevant and interesting. If it had been a different guy teaching that class I would not have the life I have now.

[@faithy60]

Obviously CPA exam has been a pain in my ass that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Dylan God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me

[@DavidHiggins-s5x]

Very inspiring, and I agree you are an excellent storyteller! I’m a career accountant with an MBA, now inspired to get my CPA. Thank you!

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words - much appreciated! :D

[@spire259]

My dad was a CPA and it was never on my radar till I went to business school. I will officially become licensed in my state this October.

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story - congratulations! :D

[@Revocateanimos24]

Watching this on my CPA study break! Very inspiring!

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for your kind feedback, Revocate Animos! Good luck on your exam! :D

[@user-qy6tu9ip9v]

@@EfrosFinancial Is accounting mainly about memorization?

[@noorykorky5056]

@@user-qy6tu9ip9v Nope, only when it comes to rules and regulations. Sometimes, memorization is important in tax accounting.

[@RodrigoCastillo-un1om]

watched this as i wait for my results on my last test, fingers crossed

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thanks for watching -- wishing you all the best! :D

[@kiranarao1]

I just stumbled upon this. I am an Indian CA and totally resonate with your thoughts. Took me back to my CA study days.. all the best..

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thanks for watching -- all the best to you as well! :D

[@bezaye8884]

I am studying for my CPA and watch this while I am stuck. Thank you sir you are the best storyteller and motivation.

[@user-qy6tu9ip9v]

Is accounting mainly about memorization?

[@joshuanun8192]

You had a really good teacher! Thank you for sharing! My English teacher changed my life as well.

[@ninanina9593]

I really needed to hear this today. I was wondering if I'm on the right path and listening to your story help me decided to keep going and to not give up. Thank you🙏🏾

[@EfrosFinancial]

Hello there, thank you for watching and for your kind words! Wishing you all the best! :D

[@thetaeater]

Your accent makes me miss home so bad! I got a bs in econ at Rutgers and became a golf pro. 20 years later now doing the accounting thing just because I love it.

[@EfrosFinancial]

Hello there, thank you for watching and for your feedback. Best of luck with the accounting! :D

[@imanuel3832]

Its been a while since I actually listened to a story and wanted to know the rest. You're a great story teller my friend.

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words, Imanuel! :D

[@jacobhernandez4347]

Thanks for passing the torch brother

[@ariah5093]

Your story telling was awesome! This was awesome! See, anything can be fun in the right way

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words -- much appreciated! :D

[@MurrayEstes]

SURFING CPA IN HONOLULU, HAWAII FOR OVER 30 YEARS!

[@LavenderChocolates]

Thank you this was encourgraging and inspiring story would like more videos to keep me going and focused in accting cuz I was stuck and jumping majors and jobs unhappy. I have a a masters in international management but no good jobs for it so going back to do 20 units . I alread had accounting 1 back in 2008 and not taking that again. What are courses I ican take that are importanant . Im taking income tax prep, accounting 2 upcoming semester

[@theswashbuckjournal3924]

Great video, I’m just about to begin studying for the cpa exam, after many months of vacation. I’m a little nervous to get these gears turning again but your story and overall enthusiasm has helped with that first step.

[@EfrosFinancial]

Hello there, thank you for watching and for your comment. You got this! Starting is the hard part -- but before you know it you'll be cruising through the study materials. Keep us posted on your progress! :D

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

Any updates ?

[@marshiyaherbert]

@@EfrosFinancial

[@derinsider3438]

Many thanks Efros. I sincerely appreciate❤

[@rileighgaler4466]

This is a fantastic video. You could make a podcast if you tried my man 👍. I wish that I had more people in my life that were as passionate about success as you seem to be

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for your kind words, Rileigh -- welcome to the channel! Please feel free to subscribe for more videos as I plan to release more videos focusing on career advice, being an accountant in the Big 4, etc. :D

[@DonS-xm2sy]

Thanks! Great story!!!

[@DavidJames-ck6lk]

Passing the CPA exams is when you study hard,if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself a help like Mr Dylan

[@Lenzi_kd]

I love this story ! Accounting graduate, currently working for the state government as an auditor. !

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for watching and for your feedback, Dancilla! :D

[@chrisbarajas3765]

NGL I'm pretty stressed out about my future but I do know accounting is for me. I got this.

[@adrianperez5877]

Thank you so much sir, this is what I needed to boost my willpower while studying for the FAR section of the CPA exam

[@chonghunyi]

Great personal story....thank you... May God bless your path...

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for your kind words, Chong! I hope that your journey is blessed as well! :)

[@evm6177]

Very inspiring, wish i could hire you Efros! definitely look and sound like the guy for the job. 🍷

[@anthonymartino446]

Great video, on the route to becoming a CPA. Wondering if you still plug in the ole six string every now and then?

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for watching, Anthony! Yes, but not nearly as much as I'd like! :D

[@alexanderbridwell]

@@EfrosFinancial lol wondered the same. I was laughing when your intro described my life too: I was always a long haired, metal head named Alex, always said I wanted to be a touring-rockstar/guitarist, and am graduating this semester as an Accountant. haha. You seem like a super cool guy. Rad Video! \m/

[@Frostyy14--]

Ah yes, Accounting 101. Every CPAs first love lol I remember my first accounting course too over 10 years ago. Good times

[@yemi1able]

Awww! Thank you so much🙏🏾 This video shows that you are such a nice person, especially the acknowledgment of the professor, who spark⚡️fire for where you are today. May God bless you🙏🏾

[@hathu-hy8bb]

Thank you for sharing. 😄

[@1lmao1]

I loved this! Thank you for your words. Amazing story truly has motivated me to keep on studying and pass my FAR exam

[@EfrosFinancial]

Good luck -- you got this! :D

[@mhpc5443]

very inspiring story! I never thought that one day I will work in accounting, tax stubs that were cray and boring, I used to dream to be mathematician. But after taking Accounting 101 that class change my mind. Right now, I am pursuing CPA Canada.

[@MrDmacc1]

Becoming a CPA, seems a lot similar to Becoming a real estate Appraiser, both are a state license, require some subject education, college education, hours of experience, and finally passing the state exam. In your opinion which profession do you feel in more challenging to enter?

[@Plubb1984]

Gongratulations and thank you!

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you as well! Be sure to subscribe to the channel for more content coming soon! :D

[@JarodStonis]

Hey efros, just came across your video and I am about to venture onto my cpa journey. I threw the idea back and forth for a couple years, now I have the opportunity to get school paid for working with a small cpa firm. Would love any advice or even a 15 minute phone call. God bless

[@lunamorris2091]

Excellent video! Thank you very much for your hard work.

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! Be sure to subscribe for more informative videos! :D

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

@@EfrosFinancial What sounds harder to your "ears"? 1. Masters Degree in Mathematics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?

[@funmasti29]

*Alex, you are the best. Most candid* ❤❤❤❤

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thank you!! :D

[@jaykay6387]

Totally worth it. The student loans for Atty's and Physicians are going to be astronomically higher than for a potential CPA. Yes, you could argue that the "ceilings" for those other professions are "higher", but that is not a given by any means. The "CPA" still carries a lot of weight, although there are a ton of naysayers out there who like to denigrate the credential and say that it's "time has passed". Those people are mostly insecure whiners who don't have the motivation to study for the exam. Obtaining the CPA credential is a great "bang for the buck" endeavor. Without CPA's, you don't have functioning businesses or stock markets. They are absolutely essential to process. The biggest reason they don't routinely achieve the "status" of Attorneys and Physicians is because the day to day work lacks the "glamour and sizzle", and "drama" of the other two. But it is technically rigorous and critical to business. They are not handing out that certificate on street corners, it is a high hurdle, which is why it is still respected and always will be.

[@AndreA-qp6in]

Great story! Thank you for sharing!

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thanks for watching and for your feedback!

[@shellyt556]

Although I probably would not jive well with the professor that taught you because I am a bit more empathetic in my speaking style, I do agree about the perspective piece with accounting and business.

[@margaritaosipenko2141]

Thank you for sharing. I just realized that I had similar situation with my first accounting professor at communicaty college. Just finished my master in accounting and studying for my first Cpa exam.

[@apmire]

@@Mohammed-cv6rr Is MIS worth it?

[@nohonoramgstthieves]

My accounting teacher was the same way he even passed out Cuban cigars one day

[@ChurlzVA]

You're pretty badass, man. I love the way you tell stories.

[@traderreality6354]

I hope I can pass CPA I Don’t have job I am 36 years old all my dreams related to CPA if I can choose between my life and CPA I would choose CPA

[@nrichie8443]

You can tell he makes good money he dresses well

[@raulluna9010]

Looks are deceiving

[@growyourbamboo2996]

Love it! I’m trying to figure out if it might be something I’m interested in before committing so you’re story is very helpful. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@102293]

Thank you for your video. I almost gave up trying to get this license but I'm gonna get focused and try again at it

[@EfrosFinancial]

You're welcome! Best of luck with the exams! :D

[@teejay6063]

SLAYER! All I heard in this whole video was Slayer. Jk, grazie for your insight. Great point on how you can now see the world from a financial landscape point of view.

[@EfrosFinancial]

SLAYER!! :) Glad you enjoyed the video! :D

[@intriguelearner652]

Great story!

[@EfrosFinancial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HerveMichel-c9v]

great video...

[@hathu-hy8bb]

Knowledge is power in the matrix that we live 😆😄

[@shivamkatyal4861]

Great person, felt inspired

[@sade.shaday17]

Thank you for this very telling compelling story, this solidifies my career choice and why I love it. I dont have a CPA but I am an ACCA affiliate and do have a degree in Accounting and Finance, thinking of doing Masters next.🙏🏾🎉

[@EfrosFinancial]

Hello there, Thank you for watching and for your kind words. Best of luck - you got this! :D

[@mohammedalkhaldi474]

I like your video so much, greetings from your colleague from PwC Dubai ;)

[@ego4823]

You have motivated me sir.

[@sade.shaday17]

He sure did.

[@DFDubsports]

Im 27 and work full time with kids. I want to become a CPA after taking a huge interest in the subject recently. Do you know if there are any schools that offer classes part time? (I realize it will slow down the process) I know I could committ to an online class daily

[@millaezman8984]

your tax videos, like depreciation deductions, were great! anymore coming soon?

[@shrek22]

Intermediate accounting wrecked me

[@passionfruitpassionfruit2034]

You can pass it if you get the right professor

[@xaviercunningham691]

I'm in school now for accounting. I had a couple questions. 1. Is having a CPA required to be an accountant? 2. Should I get my masters before my CPA? 3. Can I get my masters and my CPA then start working as an accountant?

[@Spince28]

Cpa typically requires some type of experience requirement, depending on your state

[@uzooji7089]

Thank you.

[@garthgriffith4237]

Thank you for sharing

[@HUMAN-VERSION4]

I have a cpa but my anxiety cant let me be in a toxic environment 😢 what use is a cpa if i have low self confidence in work i dont trust myself and second guess myself

[@hientieu1700]

You nailed it… 🤞

[@billycovilla1658]

What did you use to study for the cpa?

[@samdrk8542]

really inspiring

[@luism8546]

Hey Alex, I am studying for the CPA right now! 2 down and 2 to go. How many years of experience in tax do you recommend before one starts their own practice? Is having your own firm more lucrative than working for someone else?

[@EfrosFinancial]

Hey Luis, Thank you for your comment! I answered your questions in a video which may be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpK7c4l3qLFso9U. I hope this helps! :D

[@luism8546]

@@EfrosFinancial It was very generous and kind of you to create a video response to my question. Thanks!

[@EfrosFinancial]

You're welcome -- hope it was helpful! :D

[@aykhan2055]

Thank you for amazing informative explanation. Question: I consider to continue my study in MSA in the USA with 3 year bachelor's degree in BA from Europe to become CPA. However, according to the description in the website of NASBA, A three-year baccalaureate completed outside the U.S. is not equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.. I am so indecisive whether to begin again undergraduate program in accounting or there is any chance that my present international degree + 2 year in Master of Science in Accountancy will qualify me to sit for and get CPA license : (

[@kristinecarreon1411]

his name is cicero, awesome. I am also wanting to take the CPA but I am from England so my degree is in Classical Civilization different but I got a 2:2, I also have a postgraduate in International relations & Human Rights but I was more interested in globalization and war studies and business. I got my first job in operations and was very interested in how the financial side of the business was handles I am now taking the AAT I got a merit on my level 2 which was an average of 81%. I need to do my level 3 & 4 then ACCA which is the equivalent of CPA. What would I need to enrol in an America course to get the same credits. I want to become a CPA in Washington DC but I need these credits and I don't quite understand them they are semester hours or somehting like that. Can I just transfer my credits from my UK degree and postgrad and my AAT. I am also like u I am not a typical accounting student but I am very intense and studious and very detail-oriented ur story is inspiring. Some of my friends also describe me as a lil scary, quiet and intense.

[@happyholiday238]

can you please tell me that what was the year that time when you decided to became a CPA

[@duncand5172]

PwC pays about half that as starting salary in canada

[@gabrielamontenegro8090]

Cool video thank you ☺️

[@EfrosFinancial]

Thanks for watching and for your kind feedback! :D

[@funmasti29]

*@**6:37** best moment*

[@mohammadnurkadil4782]

How is that student doing now? The one whom the professor tested his confidence about his answer.

[@EfrosFinancial]

Interesting question, Mohammad! I'll have to ask the professor whether he knows what happened to that student the next time we catch up over sushi! :D

[@nurkadil7455]

@@EfrosFinancial Thanks for the reply and effort. Your video really rekindled my motivation to become CPA. I am looking forward to that. But don't burden yourself for the answer. If given the chance, you meet with your professor, that would be great to know.

[@daytonandersen361]

BRILLIANT ❤‼️

[@umairsaleem8264]

Sir i have question... You did graduation in pschyology then how you got eligible for CPA? Aren't only those graduation are eligible with accounting majors? Please correct me or anyone else also in comment section.

[@keithwisdom1663]

Grad school or under accounting classes while doing. Cpa in two yrs you could be done

[@McJamEs209]

where you a tax, auditor or consultant for PWC?

[@ahabjordan]

What is WC?

[@HUMAN-VERSION4]

That's not true that you'll always have a job. I've been unemployed for a year now. Nobody hired me so if you're gonna do accounting, make sure you at least understand and are competent.

[@ryanthan3595]

No wonder his last name is fricking CICERO!!!

[@pneron2032]

Cicero? quo usque tandem abutere... sounds about right

[@aintthatright616]

Now I want hamster and cpa

[@kendrapaul1780]

Which university did you attend??

[@Isabe_l4you2]

are you still alive if so where are you located

[@MurrayEstes]

LICENSE IN HAWAII AND CALIFORNIA! WHY ASK WHY!

[@tiny-dash]

uh, i wouldn’t trust a person just because they were loud and charismatic. they’re just a business asshole; no better than a finance bro.

[@BPzeropoint]

Is accounting a dying career field due to AI?

[@lenny7773]

No

[@yasminees9504]

You are really an amazing story teller ! I got my bachelors in accounting last year and it’s been a year working as an accountant and i’m not sure if I should go for my CPA or not , it’s a big financial and time wise commitment. Can you only take 30 hours in school or you have to get your master ? Also do they prepare you for CPA in college if you decide to go for your master or you have to study by yourself ? I’m confused 🤷🏻‍♀️ Best of luck ☺️ and thank you for sharing this !

[@Music6710]

My MBA doesn’t help that much, but we had a CPA exam review course. Technically you need 30 hours, not MBA. Kind of a money grab but you gotta do what you gotta do.

[@vovanminh999]

You don't need master to be able to study for CPA.

[@johngrez8682]

I hope I can pass CPA I Don’t have job I am 36 years old all my dreams related to CPA if I can choose between my life and CPA I would choose CPA