jnnthom on "First Job as an Accountant. Am I being screwed over or is this...
I've tried asking people how much they make or what I should expect as an entry level accountant. I recently started working for a small firm doing various tasks from simple bookkeeping, to taxes, and...
View Articlesmyoung0521 on "Where can we ask questions re notes for clarification?"
Hi, I just purchased the notes and have started going through them. I ran across something that I needed clarification on and wasn't sure where to ask. So first off my question is, 'Where do we ask...
View Articlebb on "Question about Government Accounting Budget JE"
At the beginning of the year, Govt usually books a budgetary JE let say they budget 1000, with appropriation 800.(DR)Estimated Revenue Control 1000 (DR)Budgetary Fund Balance - (CR)Appropriation...
View ArticleCannotPassAgain on "Does a 40 hour/week accounting job exist?"
...in public, private, government, or anywhere for an accounting-related job?There's more to life than just work, right?
View ArticleJeff - another71.com on "BEC Study Group July August 2013"
BEC Resources:Free BEC Notes & Audio - http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-study-planBEC 10 Point Combo: http://www.another71.com/products-page/ten-point-comboBEC Score Release:...
View ArticleTina82 on "Power Weekend Revival"
Some posters used to start power weeks/weekend. I definitely need a power weekend. For whatever reason I'm semi-ok during the week w/ a full time job, but it's super hard to put in what I usually hope...
View ArticleSpur on "Working Parents. Who is entitled to work the longer hours?"
So, I'm in this situation where my wife and I both work. Her job is very engaging and requires a lot of attention, while mine does only when I'm in the office and I never work more than 40hr/week. I...
View Articlelakersfan24 on "Is 46K market rate?"
I have an offer at a firm in Sacramento and I was wondering if 46K is the market rate there. They have overtime at the firm as well if that info changes anything. Any help would be appreciated, I just...
View ArticleFreyer002 on "FAR Becker Final Exam 1 Results"
Hey Everyone, I did see some of these posts a while back like 2011 and early 2012 so was wondering if some current members who have somewhat recently taken FAR think of my results. I did the 40%...
View Articlebronxbombers2 on "Is a CPA worth it IF..."
Hey everyone, I have a simple yet complicated question. For years I've known that I want to be a CPA, and my dad also thinks it's a great idea as it opens a ton of more doors, but I don't necessarily...
View ArticleCPApracticer on "Number of MCQs you complete on a free day"
Post how many questions you complete on a day you do not have work. And mention what section it is. When I was doing audit I would average 100-150/day and once did 350MCQs in one day. Now on REG it...
View Articlemattz13 on "Deducting State/Local Taxes for Companies/Sole Proprietorships"
On the third question of the second simulation in Becker R1, it asks if state estimated tax payments on farm earnings are deducted on Schedule F, elsewhere on the return, or nowhere on the return. I...
View ArticleWestonM on "AICPA Released Questions - FAR"
I have started doing the released questions, 1 year every day. I have done 2006-2010 so far and am averaging 85%-90% correct. However, when I took the 1st Becker practice Exam, I averaged a 75% on the...
View Articlejesskuhmarie on "Auditor Travel - Sharing Hotel Room"
If you are an auditor, when you travel do you share a hotel room with a coworker or are you given your own hotel room?
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Jeff - another71.com on "Single and Studying"
I was getting requests for a thread like this - so here it is!
View Articlenumber_cruncher_24 on "Career decision"
I currently work as a senior accountant at a Fortune 500 company and I have prior experience as a supervisor at a smaller company. I may be moving soon and the recruiters I have spoken to say that...
View Articlemattz13 on "Enough to pass REG?"
Hey guys,Need some encouragement/advice... So I'm taking REG in a week, and I just started my final review two days ago (just using Becker). I feel like I keep learning new stuff/minutiae that I missed...
View ArticleP or F.. I think Im gonna BARF on "Successful networking stories?"
I'm curious if people have used this forum as a way to network into a new job. Considering the forum is anonymous, it seems like a great way to get in contact with someone at a company without having...
View ArticlecalCPA2013 on "UC santa clara or Berkeley extension or any other around...
My background details: I completed M.B.A from accredited university in India. I have 0 years of experience in US & searching for a job, preparing for CPA (failed 2 exams) full time with 2year old...
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