I love being an accounting major and hope to work for a Big Four when I graduate. Both my parents are accountants, and I vowed that I would never follow in their footsteps. Now, I live and breathe it, and I would not have it any other way. Here are 20 truths about being an accounting major.
1. You get a little high on life when your balance sheet balances.
GiphyNOTHING CAN BEAT THIS FEELING! Balancing a balance sheet is addicting.
2. Contrary to popular belief you are not boring.
GiphyJust because you like accounting does not make you boring! You know how to have fun too.
3. You know what the Big Four are and have dreams of working for one in the future.
GiphyAhh yes the Big Four - the ultimate goal. They are amazing and you want a spot in one so badly.
4. Accounting does NOT equal tax!
GiphyThere are four branches - tax, audit, advisory, and consulting - and within each, there are different sections.
5. You either like financial accounting or managerial accounting better.
GiphyIt all depends on how your mind works.
6. You love accounting puns.
Giphy"It's an accrual world." "LIFO the party." "Work your asset off." "Be audit you can be."
7. You dread the CPA.
GiphyIt is hard to pass, but at least you only need a 75 - on every section that is.
10. People think you are a math genius.
GiphyNope - just really good at using my calculator and knowing which number goes where.
11. Speaking of calculators, you are very attached to yours and have certain ones for different things.
GiphyYour calculator is like your right arm.
12. You know that debits = credits and assets = liabilities + stockholder's equity.
Never forget these - you will fail your classes.
15. You love the rules associated with accounting (and are probably a rule follower yourself).
GiphyAccounting is all about following the rules.
16. You know the struggle of balancing networking, case competitions, classes, and extracurriculars.
GiphyAnything for your future!
17. You did the Volunteer Income Tax Assitance (VITA) program if your school has it.
GiphySo cool to get hands on experience early.
18. You plan your life around doing leadership programs one summer, an internship the next summer, and then working full time for a firm.
GiphyEven accounting recruiting for jobs is structured.
19. 150 is your magic number.
Giphy150 credits to sit for the CPA exam that is. You will either cram them into four years or do a Masters in Accounting.
Accounting is an awesome career path! Good luck and thank your awesome accounting professors for teaching you all that you know!
