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02-01-2012, 07:19 PM
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#26 | | I don't get it
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^ why glad....? Posted via RS Mobile | 
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02-01-2012, 08:03 PM
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#27 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by tiger_handheld  nope. We look to Mercer Bradley and couple of other staffing agencies for our accounting hires.
I posted it up so you have an idea of the competition.
For my company - those hourly rates are ridiculous for the given experience - especially the diploma guy. | The rates are what the companies charge, not what the people get paid. The people get closer to $15.
I know of a company looking for a parttime bookkeeper. If you know quickbooks and want a job, pm me.
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02-01-2012, 08:36 PM
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#28 | | I don't get it
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The market favours those students who look for relevant experience not those who just go home to study some more. Unless you got top grades, luck and good Networking skills, the typical student will have to endure these tough times.
Volunteer at an office, do their books, or try to learn to. Small accounting firms don't give much attention to prior experience. Industry does though. During tax season join tax clinics and learn about ppl's returns. I know for sure UBC has student clinics. You don't need to be a student but probably would help if you're closer to the student age group.
Also connections dont do much unless they have influence on the selection process-- ie: they are the interviewer, controller, partner etc. Lol so what if you got friends in high places... As the boss I wouldn't give a shit unless I need to fill that placement asap.
From personal experience, I find placement agencies aren't so good for juniors looking for their first big break and are better for seniors looking for their second job. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-01-2012, 09:52 PM
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#29 | | Banned (ABWS)
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The accounting industry is good for some and not for others.
I first went into it because I was very good at it and everything came naturally. I would get B's in accounting without even studying.
I thought I would get a routine job with a routine salary, nothing more nothing less.
Life changed and my priorities changed. I realized that I would kill myself in a boring environment with no job satisfaction. Pretty much accountants are the designated drivers for everyone going to a party (example from a professor).
At first when I told people my major was in Accounting everyones first reaction was "you do seem like that accountant type". Now I know thats true and I have bigger plans in mind.
This is why I am "Glad" I did not get into the Accounting Industry. My advice for people is to do what makes you happy and that will motivate you in the long run.
Personally I don't want to work under someone for avg salary at 30k a year and suck ass to eventually make 50k and still be sucking ass to someone. Even when your making 100k a year you will still be sucking someones ass.
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02-02-2012, 12:03 AM
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#30 | | I don't get it
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^ Curiosity satisfied.
Designated drivers? Good god, your prof don't know modern accountants at all lol. There is always some sort of stereotype that just persists. Just because they are hardworking and dedicated at the office doesn't mean they are meek and boring 24/7. Your prof probably only remembers colleagues during the old school days.
Everyone starts out from humble places (ass sucking is unavoidable) so I'm not quite understanding your last point.
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02-02-2012, 03:25 AM
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#31 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Doesn't know modern accountants? LOL
He is a CA, and Director Finance & Corporate Controller of BCAA
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02-02-2012, 01:16 PM
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#32 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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What are you up to now PornMaster. Curiosity.
And butter is right - for most jobs, you are going to be sucking up to someone.
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02-02-2012, 01:29 PM
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#33 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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Don't forget about audit and other fields within the CRA. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-02-2012, 07:49 PM
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#34 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by PornMaster Doesn't know modern accountants? LOL
He is a CA, and Director Finance & Corporate Controller of BCAA | How Akash doing
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02-04-2012, 09:36 AM
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#35 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by PornMaster Doesn't know modern accountants? LOL
He is a CA, and Director Finance & Corporate Controller of BCAA | I would say he/ she doesn't party hard because he/she wants to keep a certain image around staff. I wouldn't get shit-faced around my subordinates especially if I'm director. If you did work in public practice and were just part of the staff or middle management, you'd see differently. Public practice people go nuts especially in the bigger firms.
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02-05-2012, 12:15 AM
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#36 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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ya i think referrals are pretty important especially for a small firm. I'm currently working everyday when im not at school for a small cga firm. got hired even with no accounting work experience.
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02-09-2012, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by butter_sashimi The market favours those students who look for relevant experience not those who just go home to study some more. Unless you got top grades, luck and good Networking skills, the typical student will have to endure these tough times.
Volunteer at an office, do their books, or try to learn to. Small accounting firms don't give much attention to prior experience. Industry does though. During tax season join tax clinics and learn about ppl's returns. I know for sure UBC has student clinics. You don't need to be a student but probably would help if you're closer to the student age group.
Also connections dont do much unless they have influence on the selection process-- ie: they are the interviewer, controller, partner etc. Lol so what if you got friends in high places... As the boss I wouldn't give a shit unless I need to fill that placement asap.
From personal experience, I find placement agencies aren't so good for juniors looking for their first big break and are better for seniors looking for their second job. Posted via RS Mobile | Sounds like you have quite the work experience.
May I ask where you worked? 
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02-19-2012, 04:08 PM
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#38 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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Butter sashimi..where do you work? Did you switch over to finance?
I have a b. Tech in accounting..the hardest part is getting the first job, then it's easy once you have the experience.. Got my first job after I got my diploma and now I'm on to my fifth accounting related job. My advice is to be patient and find a good employer and environment..you don't want to be stuck with a job you hate..i Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-19-2012, 04:31 PM
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#39 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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If you want a fun accounting job, you should get designated. Doors open when you have those letters (CA, CGA, CMA).
First you should be honest with yourself and what type of work you think you will enjoy. AR/AP is very repetitive and some find it easy (relaxing, no stress) while others find it mind numbingly boring. Life is too short, try to find a job you will enjoy.
If you decide to pursue a designation then you will have to work your way through the program (any program). Parts of it will be hard and not fun, but as I said before, with a designation the jobs are more fun and easier to find.
I am a CA and 90% of my job is negotiations, due-diligence, forecasts, planning and setting company accounting policies etc. I love my job!
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