B here

As M mentioned, we are here to share our experiences through the first 3 years of Business School.  Our hope is that you will find at least some of what you read to be good advice, entertaining, and a nice break from your daily grind. 

M and I are Seniors at a Top 50 university, which is important not because we want to brag (ok, a little), but so that our readers know we are not preaching to you based on our limited experiences at Northwest South Dakota State (does that school even exist?  Probably not), but at a credible institution where recruiting procedures are most likely similar to what our college-aged readers will experience.  I have currently locked up my internship (#Winning) for next summer at a Big 4 accounting firm.  Again, more interesting stories upcoming on that.  One thing that I will write about is the absurdity of how early the recruiting process starts for Accounting majors.  Realizing that I had to be taking serious steps in Fall 2009 towards securing a job that I will likely begin in Fall 2013 has made me shake my head on multiple occasions. 

Our hope is that that our stories make you shake your head and laugh as well.  As long as one Undergrad gets a better feel for what they’re up against, our job will be done. 

-B

So You Want to be a CPA...

Hello Readers,

Let me begin by saying that this blog will describe the process accounting majors go through during college. B and I will talk about our personal experiences, as well as communication trends in the industry.

A little about me...I am currently a senior applying for summer internships and graduate school. You can imagine how much fun that is. Throughout this blog, I will tell you how I got to this point, hopefully teaching you what and what not to do. We will tell you things that professors and recruiters won't, from how to make your career fair encounter less awkward, to choosing between tax and audit. Our goal is to make accounting slightly less painful for you...and to complain a little. Accounting is not for everyone, but it will all be worth it in the end if you stick with it.

Stay tuned,
-M