Why I Chose Accounting

[@sofiancvstar13]

Wow! 25 yrs. old and you could support yourself. That is what I want to be in the future

[@SaraMarie]

It definitely feels nice!

[@ChrisSuave]

I think Accounting is one subject where the maths is applicable and useful in real life, rather than just learning mundane formulas that you'll eventually forget

[@SaraMarie]

VERY true!

[@purpleworld.s7198]

Indeed hahaha

[@AO-pn2uo]

OG Buck #Hankblock Yea? Then why is it that an Accounting major can do everything that a Finance major does but a Finance major cant do everything an Accounting major do?

[@apurvchaturvedi]

Actually Economics and Physics is where you use Maths . Accounts also uses Math but not that advanced

[@sohaibahmed226]

Yes exactly!

[@michealschmied9711]

I am so inspired by this! I am a high school senior and I have wanted to be an accountant for a long time and then I changed what I wanted to do due to circumstances and I got accepted into my dream COLLEGE today is when I got the email and you just made me realize that this IS what I want to do with my life thank you so much

[@SaraMarie]

That's amazing! You seriously just made my day!!

[@joshgates87]

It was your video's that lead me to becoming certified in Accounting, getting a bookkeeping job, and pursuing a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree! Thank you

[@MouserNerd]

I'm so glad I found this video. I am looking to go back to school as a 32 yr old mom and I am leaning towards accounting. I loved it in high school and when I think about what I want to do now I am brought back to that accounting workbook in high school.

[@SaraMarie]

I'm a mom as well and going to school now to get my MBA. It's tough but do-able! Good luck!!

[@p2m434]

awesome

[@ashleypg1708]

I'm in the same boat. But before I became a mother, I got a degree in English and Writing-- couldn't be further from Accounting lol. I've been hone raising my kiddos for 9 years and will be returning to paid work (and school) in 5 months. I'm scared to death! I'm doing a lot of research and in every career quiz, Accounting continues to pop up based on my personality traits and desire for my work environment. Your comment was made a year ago: did you get into Accounting? Where did life end up taking you?

[@sitianinditafarhani2782]

I am turning 32 yrs old in a mth. I hold a bachelor degree in economics and I think I was in a wrong class. I enjoyed accounting since high school but don't know why I chose economics. I enrolled in outside accounting course during my uni time to make up. Now I am a mother but up to now I have never worked as accountant I don't know why I have never landed on the job. I have enrolled in coursera's courses and other online courses but still not landed on accounting job. I stucked so many times but I will still try :') I think I'll start as administrator first, small steps^^

[@ultimateathlete123]

I guess working for a public accounting firm is for more of the introverted type. Something I may consider hhmm..

[@SaraMarie]

It totally may depend on the company though.. that was just my experience at a medium sized firm. Thanks for watching :)

[@Yessshhhhh026]

I wouldn’t go for it just ‘cause of that. I was like that too and i’m an acct. major. Its a lot of work like she said

[@Yessshhhhh026]

Do it because you’re interested and enjoy it. There’s only one time i enjoyed it...

[@glitchgod3868]

Working in public is definitely NOT preferable if youre an introvert. Maybe in tax but audit, etc require a lot of communication.

[@summerraine3934]

Get your work done and get out...sounds like my type of job.

[@SaraMarie]

Haha me too!

[@kaykaysclassybadbougiee6974]

Yesss

[@zapheya9606]

Yup for introverts like me 😂 My dream job!

[@maryamahmxd]

I graduated from highschool a few months ago, and I had NO IDEA what I wanted to major in. Just like you, I absolutely hated anatomy lol and sciences are just not for me. So I took a bunch of career quizzes and I noticed that I always got accounting. I signed up for my University classes just yesterday and your video and whole account really, inspired me to major in accounting. I have a good four years ahead of me and I promise myself to work hard and maintain an amazing GPA. Thank you for this video. See you in four years!!!

[@edwrites]

This is me. I did Accounting in high school and loved it. I knew I loved it because I had major depression in my freshmen high school year and it was the only thing that still made into my life and in college I took Principles of Accounting 1 and 2. I left it I do not know why..I felt lost.. and ended up getting a general studies degree mostly of paralegal classes and graduated. I transferred ,and I attempted engineering and Biology and had to struggle. I have the lowest GPA because I felt lack of applicability in terms of context and such. Accounting really is applicable, and it is real life related from the get go. I now read my sister’s accounting textbook ,and it is so fun. I have my Biology textbook, but I do not feel my heart pounding for it like when it comes to accounting. My sister received an Associates Degree in accounting and in 3 years she became the VP of a small business that is now growing . She does payroll, reconciliation, invoicing, w-2 stuff, and other things. I am 26 and I wish I could start it all over again. The people in accounting = more down to earth. (My opinion of course) Even classes seem like everyone eventually is a big team and has to figure things out together. I like that.

[@SaraMarie]

It's never too late! I seriously believe that and plan to teach my daughter that! I started my MBA when my daughter was 7 months old. If I can go back, so can you! Good luck!!

[@p2m434]

Great

[@KEP1983]

Dude, you're only 26. Go back to school for it.

[@SuperShana97]

This is great video of why choosing accountant. Back when I was in high school, I want to be a social worker or a teacher. But when I entered college, I was so lost what am I going to do in the future. 2 years later, I'm thinking about doing business since I like math so I want to do something with numbers and critical thinking.

[@SaraMarie]

Thank you! And good luck!

[@onestepatatimewiththemarti8927]

I going back to school for Accounting. I only have a Associates degree in Accounting. And I love it

[@SaraMarie]

That’s awesome! Good luck!

[@ozzyozbornntv203]

Im 22 and a senior in college. I want to be an Successful account because its a great salary for the worth. I also love business and money numbers, Thanks for this video! You never know who you Help motivate! 👌

[@SaraMarie]

Glad it helped :)

[@annnicole7490]

Thank you so much! Your story is so much like mine! Every Aspect. First wanting to become a doctor or something in the health field and I learned I do not like science the hard way. I was seriously depressed because I didn't know what was wrong with me at the time.I keep forcing myself to stay and that my interest will come in time and I am proud to say, I DO NOT like science, with no shame! Also, I started to go to school after working for a bank for 5 years because I was bored and wanted to do something else with my life. I majored in business. A customer casual asked me "Why dont you have a concentration in accounting?" and from there I said, "Ok, why not?" Seriously without thinking twice and on a whim, I was majoring in accounting. Just like you I didn't really have a good idea of what it was, but I just took my first accounting class Fall2018 and it clicked for me as well. I was like, this! ...this is it!

[@SaraMarie]

I always say things happen for a reason and honestly my career in accounting came about because of a random elective choice in high school. Never would have imagined myself as an accountant but now I couldn't imagine not being an accountant! Good luck!!

[@StylesT20]

Please do an accounting vs finance video

[@p2m434]

Yes. Great idea

[@cold.coffeexx3600]

for me science subjects always interest me. but then it got boring when i realized that memorizing things is just boring and no thrill at all. especially when you really love working with numbers and solving stuffs. 😫 that's why i'm considering getting an accounting degree. i missed seeing numbers so bad 😪😪

[@SaraMarie]

It sounds like you would really like accounting! Maybe try a class or two?

[@thegoodtrip1562]

Cold.coffee xx q11q1qqqqqqqqq.

[@thepicturebooknook4618]

So interesting to hear about your professional journey with such personal insights. Thanks for sharing this!

[@SaraMarie]

Thanks for watching! I'm hoping it gives a little light into what accounting is like and helps students who are debating whether accounting is for them or not.

[@1DYUSOHOT]

I just came across your channel and you are such an inspiration to me right now. I’m about to go into my second year of my bachelors for accounting and everyday since I started college, I’ve been so nervous about this field even though I’m confident that I enjoy the subject and I love challenges! I also just found out a few weeks ago that in AZ you need 150 hours to take the test, so I added the MBA to my list! There’s not an abundance of younger women who are accountants on KZbin who share so much about studying and experiences and such, so I truly thank you for doing what you do.

[@SaraMarie]

That’s amazing! And trust me, I’ve felt the same way when I was in your situation! I totally agree, there’s not many accounting KZbinrs which is a shame!

[@user-wr7sc6pd9h]

I'll be attending college in less than a month majoring in accountancy and I feel like bailing out coz people make it sound scary and really difficult course, but the way you talk about your experience makes me want to continue it. Thank you.

[@SaraMarie]

Glad I could help 😊

[@RehmanKhan4u]

Christine plz answer. To get accounting degree do we have to do bba or b. com?

[@user-wr7sc6pd9h]

Mix Up With Rehman im afraid i dont know what you mean

[@arbitrarylib]

I also leaned toward biomedical but there were too many prerequisite sequences so I did something new--accounting.

[@dreamergirlbaby]

I’m a marketing major and it’s required for me to take accounting. Currently in my accounting class my teacher was trying to convert me to be a marketing major because I was doing really well in class. If I do decide to switch I’m just scared of the math 😣 I’ve struggled in math all my life and my teacher was like all you need to know for accounting is to add, subtract, multiply and divide and most teachers let you use calculators.

[@SaraMarie]

I've had a lot of professors (in both accounting and other business classes) try and convert me lol. One thing I can assure you is accounting deals with very little math. Like your professor said, it's really just basic math.

[@sohaibahmed226]

I understand accounting involves math. Does it also help with managing finances like spending habits?

[@SaraMarie]

It's helped me tremendously! A lot of my other videos are budgeting related.

[@sohaibahmed226]

Wow thank you so much for response

[@lizzymabo24]

Currently a pre-nursing major and the anatomy 1 class made me realize nursing is NOT for me. I'm really thinking about accounting but I'm scared that since I was ALWAYS horrible at math in high school, that I will suffer once again in accounting. Also scared that I wouldn't know how to do math things at work and would look dumb always asking for help... I still don't understand what a day consists of in accounting though... If you figure out the budgeting of a company what do you do the next day?

[@SaraMarie]

lizzymabo24 I was in the same boat! I’ve made a few videos on other accounting topics including a day in the life so make sure you check those out. To be honest, accounting involves little to no math. This is a huge misconception that people have. As long as you’re decent at Microsoft excel, you’ll be fine. As for what accountants do on a daily basis, that kind of depends what industry you decide to choose. Usually people chose between public (accounting firms- auditing or tax) or private (working as an accountant for a company). I work for a private company and my duties include entering quarterly reports, balancing the general ledger, reconciling foreign currency, and a bunch of other miscellaneous tasks. All of this you will either learn in school or your job will teach you (since some things are specific to the company). Hope that answers your questions! And make sure to check out some of my other accounting videos for more details!!

[@candyluna2929]

lizzymabo24 is just basic math.

[@amandab1363]

I thought about pursuing my Nursing degree, didn't think what the requirements were. Advance Math & Science wasn't really my thing in high school. My heart was telling me that Nursing wasn't for me, I am so on and off about the program, dont want to waste my time thinking about pursuing a career that I'll regret. Dont get me wrong, I admire the work Nurses do, it's a rewarding job. I regret not paying attention in high school, well I did but I grew up in a stressful household. No communication, parents not getting along, constant arguing. j was quiet and afraid in school....so I was always so lost growing up. This was a great video, thanks for sharing! :) Hopefully I will find that career In what I am looking for.

[@amandab1363]

@@EdithB What's the difference between managerial accounting and financial accounting planning?

[@josefinayurquina3491]

My sister said the same thing on her first class of medical school, but she continue and she loves it now and next year she is graduating. So if you think is difficult then try harder, and dont give up for these things. But if you are not really into nursing then follow what you love and what makes you happy!

[@sameervilayur]

Proud to be an Accountant from India

[@hey-zl6vs]

What do you think is the major difference between indian accounting system and us accounting?

[@myphotosone]

@@hey-zl6vs Pretty much the same except the taxation part and yes of course the GAAP and IFRS rules are not followed in Indian Accounting.

[@Goo_kazoo]

I am taking notes! Thank you for giving an inside look. I had to leave school in 2011 due to monetary issues, but was a year from a Bachelor's. I have worked in a data entry position for the last 2 years and hate the cold, lethargic aspect of it. After watching your video, I might be leaning towards a private sector position if I were to return to school. Thank you again for sharing.

[@SaraMarie]

Glad I could help! And good luck!

[@tamerrayyan1333]

This is definitely a future I want to have. Accounting is 100% for me

[@goodsh1t92]

Thank you so much for your input. I am heavily leaning towards accounting as a career and a major for college and these videos are really helping me reaffirm my decision.

[@SaraMarie]

I’m so glad 😊

[@blazenkai7435]

I am about to be a junior in high school still trying to decided what I want to be or go to college for. This video is really helping decided what I should be. Thanks for the video

[@SaraMarie]

Glad I could help 😊

[@YN07718]

I decided to pursue accounting last minute. We didn’t have accounting class in high school by the why :( I just checked accounting major while filling the form to go to college my senior year of hs. I knew people who did so I was why not and so far I like it.

[@ivynova1694]

5:19 - 6:32 Public accounting seems to be the perfect type of work environment for an introvert. Thank you for describing it! :)

[@SaraMarie]

I think it depends on the company. The place I interned it was a mid sized company and that was my experience. I’m sure it’s different and more social at others.

[@nxnnxndndbx3433]

i'm extrovert, is there socializing in accountancy???

[@Rachel.Writes]

This helped a lot! I’m considering accounting, I am currently in the medical field as a medical assistant, and medical stuff has always interested me so that’s what I went for, but I knew I did not want to be a nurse, I went to sonography because I thought the baby ultrasounds would be cool, but in order to get into that program where I live you need medical and college experience so they told me to go be a medical assistant. I’ve worked here for 8 months and I’ve realized it is not for me! I don’t enjoy the patient interaction as I am a naturally shy person, the fast pace is fine I don’t fall behind, but the fact that I’m never working on one thing, it’s 150 patients a day, is annoying. I’d so much rather be at a desk and work (Which I never thought I’d say.) I enjoy talking with co workers and having that relationship. Also, I feel as if I do not accomplish anything during the day and my job is pointless, and the pay is not enough to make a living off of. I also know I do not want to be a nurse, and I don’t want to be anything else in the medical field (not interested in anything else). And I definitely can not handle having someone’s life in my hands or having to diagnose anyone, aka nurse or sonography. I’ve been doing a lot of research about accounting, but I’m worried because a lot of people say they hate their accounting jobs, but I took an accounting class in high school, same way you did, and it clicked and I loved it, it felt like it came easy. So I feel like I might be good at it? I’m just nervous to go back to school and try something new

[@getcanopy]

Awesome channel! We love the emphasis you place on both accounting and leading a fulfilling life. It is great to see a new side of the industry!

[@xmochix604]

I'm here because I enjoy accounting, always have.

[@CPACareerPaths]

Yeah! It’s never too late to do anything you want. You are such a strong mom. You can do it! Good luck on your accounting journey!

[@Johnny-hn9ts]

How's the accounting thing going for you now?

[@viralflow562]

Great picture of what it takes to be an accountant, I'm sure your rock it. Thanks!

[@Cash4Fruit]

I'm thinking to switch from business to accounting. My long term goal is to be a business owner, but I like how accounting will assure me a career out of college, so I can save for my long term goal. I'm worried it will be boring and lonely. On the other hand, I love working and being alone, I love maximizing efficiently in all aspects of my life which makes me love numbers and budgeting. I guess my main grip is I'll be woking for and under business owners doing the grunt work, when I want to grow to reach the position they are at. I don't think of accountants as dreamers, inventors or risk takers like entrepreneurs so maybe it will be the wrong enviroment for me.

[@SaraMarie]

I think many people stereotype accountants and believe they lack creativity and the desire to own a company. How well you do in accounting and what you accomplish is all based off what your goals are not what your major in college is. I know many accountants who started as accountants to get an idea of how to manage a company’s finances then moved on to own their own company.

[@stonewall01]

I am going to be 32 soon and I am currently working in a low skilled industrial job. I actually have a bachelor's degree in History but some personal things happened when I was attending school and my grades slipped some and I lost all motivation to continue what I wanted to, still passed and graduated though. Now I am thinking about going back to school, to learn something practical and necessary, and something about accounting just won't go away. I think I would enjoy that field and your videos certainly help me out. Thank you for doing these.

[@AttackonSandwich]

Actually going to apply to a master's in accounting and was searching if my reasoning for doing it was enough, thank you! very helpful and I will do my best

[@macyturner7263]

I'm a current geography major (entering sophomore year) who really thought about it and realized jobs are few. I'm considering changing my major to a BSBA with accounting. I don't do too well in math though. But this looks interesting!

[@AntonioRios3]

Criminal Justice major. Same here. Although Accounting does sound intimidating.

[@abelramirez7320]

I'm moving on from community college to university. I struggled pretty heavy in my accounting classes so far but I pulled through. I'm fully committed to kick ass at UNT for the next two years.

[@angiem8280]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful insight. I was about to give up in school until I took my first accounting class. Sadly I had to leave University for a while due to my mother ending in the hospital for close to a year it was an intense time. I'm back and I like accounting. So I will consider majoring in it.

[@robbiem4624]

In some places you do not have to have a masters degree you get a bachelors degree and take business and accounting courses at a community college to make up for the remaining courses left.

[@xdlul3087]

i'm a graduated high school student, and i've been thinking about studying accounting in uni. but i dont know if i will like it. right now i dont know what i want to study :( im really anxious about it :c . i just have a few questions, does it involve lots of writing ? what about math ? do you really have to be excellent at it ?

[@sohaibahmed226]

Nix von appreciate for useful information! I plan on majoring in accounting soon.

[@nasg157]

keep in your deam

[@sexiiliexi]

I'm a sophomore finance major & I've been debating double majoring in accounting so that I can earn enough credits to get my cpa but I've still been struggling to figure out if accounting is for me. This video is so encouraging thank you so much!

[@SaraMarie]

So glad it was helpful! And good luck!

[@Elizabeth_ssi]

This video really helped! Im going into Senior Year and will take an accounting elective next year to try out whether I will decide upon that, or will go into business admin or Management.

[@SaraMarie]

That’s awesome! Good luck!!

[@olivioost]

What did you choose? Asking as a current senior :)

[@Elizabeth_ssi]

@@olivioost I have been in college for a while now, I changed my major to Nursing honestly, but the major difference between accounting, business admin, and management is the specifics. If you prefer one aspect more, I'd go with that.

[@Txcowboy80]

Currently a 12 yr Registered Respiratory Therapist but heading back to college couldn’t decide on Finance or Accounting. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. May do Accounting w/minor in finance. I enjoy finance stuff (investments/401k/IRA’s/stock market).

[@SaraMarie]

That's awesome! Good luck!!

[@miranda725]

I'm a RT too! How funny we are both looking at this. I've been one for 3 years. What's making you change?

[@koomedia9231]

Thanks for the advice. I will be specializing in Accounting. I am a 3rd year students

[@kaiyajones5555]

This story completely resonates with me and makes me feel *so* much better about choosing this major! Thank you so much

[@threadhoney9445]

Hi there! How are you doing now ? Are you working as an accountant?

[@ankitchaturvedi2334]

Umm. Thats an interesting perspective! I have been working in a CPA public practice for a couple of years now, but I never felt lonely, constantly dealing with clients everyday. Thank you for sharing you experience.

[@luiscastillo.6194]

Damn girl I was just thinking of doing like 2 years in college get an associate's degree on accounting, but you're actually giving me motivation to get that bachelor's Keep doing videos like this, guiding people like me that are still unsure

[@therealskeksis]

Hi, I'm just about to finish my second year of community college, majoring in Business Administration, and will transfer to a 4-year university this fall to further pursue accounting. So far I've only taken two accounting classes, but everything I've learned has just clicked with me, and have been able to manage an A in both classes. Like you, I didn't gravitate towards science or anything in the medical field (took anatomy in high school, HATED IT). Now that I'm going to be a junior next fall, I wanted to ask when is a good time to start internships? During my junior or senior year? During the summer? Also, I been thinking that private accounting is more up my alley (public accounting seems too hectic for my laidback attitude lol), is it still recommended to get a CPA even when you're not in public accouting? Not like mandatory or anything? Thanks, and really loved your video!

[@SaraMarie]

Hi Brianna! This is EXACTLY why I wanted to make this video.. to help students who have questions so I'm so glad you asked! In my experience, you would look for a summer internship in the Fall of your junior year. Most universities have two career/internship fairs (fall & spring) so I would highly suggest you go to the fall one. Most companies who offer internships want you to be a junior that way you have intermediate accounting and some tax/audit under your belt. From what I've seen, you would intern with a company the summer before your senior year and if they are happy with you they'll either offer you another internship (if you're going straight to get your masters) or they'll offer you a job. The CPA is definitely not a requirement for all private companies but I think it's still encouraged. Some companies will hire you and then help you get your CPA if that's your plan. That's what my company did. Let me know if you have any other questions! And if you haven't already, subscribe to my channel! :)

[@kalawatisilwalsharma8883]

tannie tae hhh

[@kristinguyen833]

OMG ARMYYYYYYYYYY ~~

[@thelaurenwatt]

i'm so glad i found your channel!! i'm currently an accounting major in my freshman year of college. After college, I hope to use my business/accounting knowledge to get a job in the music or film industry!

[@dianabanana08]

i quit accounting 3 years ago and now my brain is so bored - now im looking at going back to accounting lol

[@apadogwenchana1364]

I was wondering if I have to be very good at maths to consider a career in accounting

[@SaraMarie]

No, you don't have to be great at math to be good at accounting. I explain more in my Common Accounting Questions video - go check it out!

[@marisacastillo1825]

when you started working in your current position, was there anyone there to show you the ropes of your job or did you have to figure everything out by yourself?

[@SaraMarie]

Yes! My boss was very hands on!

[@Andy-hi3yt]

Half way through my first accounting class in college I knew that it was what i wanted to do

[@esra_al_]

Hi, Sara! I chose accounting for a lot of reasons, one being that jobs are essentially guaranteed. But I've graduated from an online program (WGU) 5 months ago, and I've been searching in Dallas (one of the best job markets). I've applied to over 70 positions (3 with internal references), and cant seem to move farther than the initial interview. I have bookkeeping experience and 3 years of teaching experience. I am a female, bilingual, minority member. Why do I feel unemployable?

[@SaraMarie]

Interesting... did you do internships while in school? Were you involved in school? I was able to get internships and my current job through my involvement in school and internships. Hope you have some luck soon!

[@RainbowY0]

Taking my first accounting class and things got a bit hard so I wanted some inspiration. Thank you :)

[@emabegum1308]

I think I make a big mistakes about my major as Accounting but watching this I am super confident about my major! People ask me why I choose my major as accounting? and I tell them that this the first thing that I found it on the list of school majors. I thought it is going to be very easy but is NOT!! Better work your ass off!

[@bethechageyouyouwanttosee1871]

Hey subbed your chanel, I am thinking about accounting major, what are the tips to be successful in accounting major I feel very excited. There is an old quote says if you have a burning desire plus more effort on any career you reach your goals.

[@SaraMarie]

Thanks for your support! I have a video on my MBA/CPA playlist that goes over my study tips. Make sure to check it out!

[@danielrebecca9049]

Idk I don’t think someone may not like it at first because there not good at it but I think as you gain experience and learn the language at that point you should know if you like it or not

[@mollycomeau2838]

I am currently a freshman in college. I have a bit of a different path I didn't know what I wanted to do right away so I went to work and got work experience in administrative duties, management and worked as the manager of the cost savings division in my district. I have been working a little with accounting and am in Illinois. I have been looking into transfer universities and wondering how you chose the University. Or wether you have heard one program is better for preparing you to enter the work force? If you could provide a bit in insight I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

[@SaraMarie]

Your question was selected for the part 9 video! Make sure to check it out on on Thursday!

[@r.9447]

Do the formats/concepts and doing the adjustments for financial statements differ in the United States and the UK?

[@SaraMarie]

I'm assuming in the UK they use IFRS? But I'm not super familiar with UK accounting so I'm not sure.

[@peerreviewed]

Sara Marie All listed companies have to use IFRS (as in the rest of the EU), but non-listed firms can choose between IFRS and UK GAAP 😊

[@chaosgamer3338]

I’m currently in the military. I will retire in 3.5 years. I started my degree in accounting. I’ve been debating back and fourth. This was great insight. Would love another video on characteristics of an accountant. Good qualities that an accountant shall possess. For what i understand good math skills (scares me a bit because I’m not great at complicated math), organization and attention to details are other skills that are necessary in this field (which I’m great at). would you be so kind and talk about this in another video... thanks!

[@SaraMarie]

I have a few other accounting videos that you should check out. A lot of the Q&A's have questions about personalities and the math involved in accounting. Good luck!!

[@roboticbrenden7764]

Im planning on going to college right after high school but Im stuck between Culinary Arts and Accounting. I want to do Accounting a bit more because of the pay and want to be wealthy. Im taking an Accounting class and will figure out if I can do this for a living.

[@onemogain23]

Out of private and public accounting which is the one with the most stress? I heard one was more stressful than the other, but I forgot which one.

[@SaraMarie]

Honestly I think it depends on the company. In my experience, both can be stressful depending on the time of year and your boss...

[@johnbouchard4991]

I enjoyed hearing from your perspective on why you chose to be an Accountant.

[@asiarussell4848]

I just graduated from college last year in June with a BS in microbiology. I honestly hated it. The entire 4 years was awful and I wish I had done a different major but my parents would have killed me if I had switched. Now almost a year after graduating I’m still looking for a job in a field I have no interest in. So this bring me to the point of me commenting - I’m interested in going into accounting as a non-accounting major. How do you suggest I go into this field? Since I haven’t taken a single accounting course I’ve been told I can get a certificate in accounting and then take the CPA exam. Or I can apply for a masters in accounting and then take the CPA exam as well. I also don’t have any accounting experience whatsoever so I have no idea what to do.

[@livingunashamed4869]

This is inspiring, I really thinking about majoring in this even at my age at 29.

[@DanielGonzalez-iz7gm]

Kevin B Im 27 and I have 2 more years just keep progress

[@Chelssz]

Hi there! I'm 24 with a BA in Advertising Account Management, currently with a part-time pharmaceutical market research job, as full-time work hasn't been an easy thing for me to come by. I'm re-thinking on going back to school and I have a few friends and family who are involved in Accounting. They love it, the pay is great, the companies they work for are great. I'm considering going back to school for this, but I'd prefer to try to take the online route for a degree if I can find a good program, as I've done well with online courses before. Now the question is.. how do I know if I like it before I dive fully into it? What do you suggest I should do in order to "get my feet wet"?

[@SaraMarie]

That's exciting! My sister is currently going to school for accounting and she's doing it exclusively online. She enjoys it and it's really flexible. I would suggest finding someone to shadow for a day or two. There are many different positions you could do as an accountant so I would try to find people to shadow who work in the area you're interested in. Unfortunately, my experience has been that most companies want you to have a couple classes under your belt before they offer you an internship. I was 100% certain I wanted to do auditing and then I had a summer internship doing auditing and within a week I knew I hated it. Hope that helps!

[@celinerancho]

This is really helpful! I’m quite concern if it is highly recommended to take up accounting in high school for further accounting studies in college? In my case, I was not able to take up accounting in high school since it was only available through correspondence school. But I am really keen on taking up a bachelors degree in accountancy but also quite hesitant since I don’t know what to expect?? Back in high school I took up related subjects such as Economics, History and Statistics

[@SaraMarie]

Many people don't take accounting in high school. I personally wouldn't worry about it.

[@anthonyshamoun1995]

I have a question When you said accounting is hard, can you explain what is hard about accounting? Please give me examples; Im thinking to major in accounting as I do research on what to major something always leads me back to accounting or finance. Also, how much math do you do, what are the exiting things about being an accountant? Do you have any information about property accounting? Just trying to put everything together I apologize for asking so many questions

[@CPACareerPaths]

It depends what you do in accounting to answer all your questions. For example: if you do tax, it could be hard when you have to keep yourself updated with all new laws and regulations all the time. If you do audit, it could be hard when you have to travel all the time to meet the clients. We have excel, and calculators to do math, so you don’t have to worry too much about doing a lot of math in accounting. Exciting things about accounting for me as an auditor are to do all different testings on financial statements, to communicate with all different people, to travel to all different places to meet clients, etc.

[@meganm4069]

very inspirational in my opinion

[@matthewfogle9708]

sounds realy layed back interested in accounting havent started school yet thanks for video

[@11am]

Thank you.

[@shadowking9795]

i cant wait till my semester starts, any tips to be prepared going in.

[@reedwanzaman3330]

I didnt do business and economics as a subject. Will this be a problem if i want to be an accountant?

[@SaraMarie]

Those classes were a requirement for my degree but every school is different. Do you plan to sit for the cpa? If so, I would check the requirements for your state and see if those courses are requirements.

[@jowannajohnson7524]

Reedwan Zaman Yes it will

[@amandaeggers4864]

Hello, I am very interested in accounting, but I have only held an accounts receivable/payable job so far. I don't know if I want to go to school to get an accounting degree. I love doing bookkeeping type work. I have a question. How does being an "accountant" differ from doing "accounts receivable" or "accounts payable". Do you have people in your company who do the "grunt work", and then your job is to analyze the data. A bit confused about that. I guess in small companies you might do all the bookkeeping and all the analyzing yourself, and maybe in big companies they have several people to each do one specialized task?

[@myunghayes5639]

Hi Sara, thanks for sharing your experience and advise. I am 53 and have a plan to get AAT to change my career. I have little background of IT(web design which was simple HTML job) and hospitality industry, am learning Excel at the moment. Could you give me an advice that I could get a accounting/book keeping job when I get AAT? One more thing I am in England and English is my second language. Your advice would be much appreciated for me. Thanks again.

[@SaraMarie]

Excel is huge so learning that is great! Other than that, just try to get as good of grades as you can and try to get an internship as soon as possible. Those two helped me a ton!

[@myunghayes5639]

Thanks. I will go for it. ^&^

[@scag6602]

I was really confused about a lot of things..you made all of them clear. Thanks a bunch!! (subbed

[@SaraMarie]

Glad I could help :)

[@kelseyepps6314]

I’ve just found your channel. I’m currently getting my MAcc in a two semester intense program that is also using Becker to prepare us to sit for all 4 parts of the CPA while in the program. It’s a lot. It’s so overwhelming and I’ve been really scared that if I don’t obtain my CPA license that I’ll never make good money in accounting. What is your opinion on this?

[@SaraMarie]

Hey! So glad you found me! I know plenty of accountants who make six figures who don’t have their CPA! Keep pushing and remember it’s not life and death!

[@EleonoraGerika]

Hi. I know this is a bit late, but I just found your channel and I am thinking about a accounting course. I am very stressed and concern will I be able to work as an accountant, maybe it is too hard for me. I know there ar other jobs, like payroll and bookeeping. Is that more easy and if get certificate in payroll, would I be able to find the job? English is not my first language and this is my another concern, will I be able to work in office with my not perfect English. Oh just really lost. By the way, I like your videos, they are helpful and very informative.

[@SaraMarie]

Honestly I couldn’t tell you if you could find a job or not. In my experience, finding a job was very easy. But I also had a bachelors degree and internship experience. All I can say though is if you find the right company those things shouldn’t matter. My company has been very supportive of my dreams and have done whatever they can to help me accomplish what I’m working toward. Good luck!!

[@amberk9401]

I am going for dental hygiene but I’m wondering now since I see the job outlook is bad if I should switch to accounting. Is there a good job outlook for accountants in Michigan or Indiana?

[@King_of_scarybaboon]

Hi Sara, first of all, thank you so much for the videos! I have always had an eye for accounting but I haven't been in school in four years but I am finally finishing up at my local community college and decided to go for my bachelor's degree and transfer to a University instead of getting my associates. I am transferring in the fall, I will be a junior, should I apply for an internship even though it has been so long since I've had those classes?

[@rijanbahadurpradhan3017]

She's cute!!!

[@ShammarPrincess]

That wasn’t the point of the video tho... I hate men

[@sarahkenney5921]

I did something similar. Only, I chose mechanical engineering and only after 2 years of that did I finally wake up and realize that I hated it. On the bright side, I will almost have my 150 hours upon graduation. I just got them the VERY hard way. lol

[@simplyygirls]

Sara, I have been thinking about going to school for accounting. Would you recommend an accounting degree or a business administration degree? Thanks!

[@SaraMarie]

Personally, I would go for accounting. I've heard it's harder to get a bachelors degree in business since you're really not specializing in anything. I majored in accounting in my bachelors degree and now am getting my MBA and I feel like that would be the way to go. Hope that helps!

[@discodave5016]

I'm in Illinois too! Do you have to get an MBA to sit for the CPA or is it possible to get it done while getting your bachelor's?

[@SaraMarie]

Cool! You don't have to get an MBA but you do need 150 credit hours. I've seen people get the extra 30 hours a couple of different ways - 1) Masters degree (in accounting or MBA) 2) Double Major (usually finance) 3) Take extra accounting classes during bachelors degree. Hope that answers your question!

[@discodave5016]

Sara Marie thanks! I have a buddy who's an accountant and he recommended that I double major. So I guess it something to look into.

[@tbiddywag6245]

Thank you so much for this video very helpful!

[@yasminflores4386]

I have a question, does it matter which university you graduate from? Will that give you better chances of getting job offers?

[@xinranchen7459]

I am taking accounting class in high school now, I like accounting I also plan study accounting in the college but I am worried about I will hard to get a job after college because of my Communication skill I has been learning English since 2016, I fear that I can not handle the class.

[@prakaashjayabalan208]

I’m doing foundation in accounting 🧾

[@teenathomas9508]

I have a question. Same for me. I thought I would like Science. Because I really love animals. Thought about becoming a veterinarian or zoologist but I took biology classes and it was always hard for me. I was sad that even if I want to pursue it, I can't bring myself to remember names of things. I hated reading. Hated chemistry and physics. I tried telling myself that I just have to study it then I can do what I want to do. Then I thought if I can't really study this how can I get the point where I want to reach. After that I took some math classes some calc and pre calc and really made me want to take more classes. So my question is that if you really like math accounting is a good major? When i took these math classes that led me to computer science and it wasn't what I imagined it to be and it was really hard and I didn't want to continue anymore I feel like it is not interesting and it made me feel something is wrong with me. I heard it from my co worker that I should try thinking about accounting and I'm kind of afraid what if will disappoint me too! So I wanted to ask. Is this would be something if you like math.

[@robbiem4624]

I need some advice from someone. I finally graduated with my bachelors after 18 years and graduated with a bachelors in science in agriculture business. I took miscellaneous business admin courses over the years but just fun electives. I took financial accounting in the fall and passed and liked it. I am currently taking accounting classes and am enjoying them and hopefully want to try to get my cpa license in the next year or so. However, even if i earned my CPA here in California would i be able to qualify for education requirements out of state?

[@sebastianflores4479]

Thanks for the input!

[@themaestro9527]

Fine choice Sara

[@danasalter5259]

Just wondering...I assume that you would have been given an offer at the end of your internship with the public accounting firm. Did you have an exit interview where you expressed your concerns about the work environment, or did you have to expressly turn down a job offer? Or did it ever come up?

[@raselhossain0072]

hello..i am from bangladesh and my graduation is almost over . now time to choose major so i am pretty average at accounting and finance . so what to choose i am confused and puzzled reason i love both . what has the better career and what will lead better life....if you give some suggestion that would be really kind .

[@SaraMarie]

Good luck!! I have a whole series called MBA and CPA- make sure to check it out for advice and what I did to get me where I am today!

[@natedagreat850]

Just want to say thank you so much for posting this and explaining your journey because I am still currently pre med and I am having the exact feeling you talked about in your anatomy class. The more science classes I take, the more I am just annoyed and frustrated and feeling like I am doing the wrong thing. I'm still trying to decide what I am going to do, but I'm currently struggling between finance, accounting, or sticking with medicine.

[@SaraMarie]

I'm so glad my video helped you! That's the main reason I wanted to share my story. If you have any questions that may help you make your decision, please feel free to contact me! Good luck!!

[@ryanwinchy]

Hey Sara I'm so glad I found this video it has helped tremulously! Unfortunately I do not know any accountants, so is there any way I could run a few things by you as I am very anxious about starting this subject although I hope I will love it. Basically I live in England and did A levels (pre uni courses) in maths physics history and IT. Maths was by far my favourite, with history in second. I have just failed my first year of robotic engineering at uni. I hated it engineering is an insane workload and the only thing I was ever doing was studying, usually in the lab til 3am most nights and having no time to enjoy uni. I could get on with the maths but the electronics I hated and the programming was only a little better. My heart was not really in it, plus my course mates fit every stereotype of being very smart but unhygienic rude and socially abnormal nerd types (most not all). This is part one sorry for the essay haha

[@ryanwinchy]

Part two: I have now decided to change degree to accounting and finance BA. I am just a bit apprehensive because it is not something I have ever studied as high schools aren't as good over here and we did not have any such course. In robotics everyone else already knew everything on the degree, I hope this isn't like that and I have a chance of keeping up. Is there actually much advanced maths involved? Because if so I might have a but of an advantage in that area having studied it at high level. Also, is there much writing involved? As I read a lot and enjoy writing. Everyone tells me it is extremely boring, but I don't think it will be it see,s very interesting. Those who don't get on well with maths say that's boring so probably the same thing. I love business and sell on Amazon as well. If degree goes to plan I'm planning on living in USA for at least a few years. Have you ever traded stocks and such? Thanks soooo much for any help, and sorry for the absolute essay!

[@SaraMarie]

Thanks so much for watching! To be honest accounting has very little math. The highest math required is calculus and you really don't even need that. Most people assume you must be good at math to be an accountant but that's really just a stereotype. The majority of my day is spent in excel spreadsheets and any calculations I need to do can be done using a formula. As for stock trading, I have not. Stocking trading is usually handled by the finance department and at my company we have an outside company handle our investments. Hope that all makes sense! And feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

[@ronniesharp13]

what were some of the hardest classes

[@SaraMarie]

Ronnie Sharp the hardest classes I took were probably advanced auditing and tax.

[@arithmometer8299]

I’m going to major in accounting and how well do you have to be good in math? I’m average when it comes to math, I don’t fall behind nor do I excel. However, I like it because it’s challenging but sometimes I don’t do so well. My question do you really have to excel in math to get this degree?

[@SaraMarie]

Pablo Martinez not at all! Accounting is very basic math! And to be honest the majority of the "math" is done in excel. This is a very common myth- that you have to be good at math to be an accountant. Hope that helps!

[@arithmometer8299]

Sara Marie yes it does and thank you for the fast feedback. I actually really relate to what a lot of what you’re saying compared to other youtubers. Just subbed and idk why you don’t have more subs, you deserve them

[@SaraMarie]

Aw that's sweet! Thank you!!