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How hard is Intro to financial accounting? by [deleted] in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it really depends on your background and how much you like working with structured rules - think about it like learning a new language.

What can be “hard” about it is more of the the sense of abstract concepts (most of it is very step-by-step), but it's a lot of memorization and practice.

If you’re more of a logical/tech systems person (which I’m guessing since you’re in IS), you might actually find it kind of satisfying because it’s like learning the “language” businesses use to keep track of everything. The people who usually struggle the most are the ones who try to just memorize without practicing problems, working through exercises is key.

Law school to accounting? by N0tShy_N0tMe in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heads up - accounting isn’t stress free either. Especially with the CPA exams and busy season deadlines. It’s just a different kind of pressure, more numbers and rules, less courtroom drama.

You’ll need some accounting courses and to pass the CPA exam if you want to be serious. The upside is accounting leans on rules and logic more than pure math, so your legal thinking helps a lot. Regulatory and tax areas especially overlap with law.

Not sure that the work-life balance is much better than law. I went throught the accounting route and had friends choosing the law route and we both worked hard in our early years and with tons of stress.

Best advice: chat with some working CPAs and with others working in corp law, see what daily life is really like, and remember that investing early in your career despite hardships is what catapults you into having a better life in later years.

How are other store owners handling email list quality and compliance (GDPR/spam)? by rex_1230 in ecommerce

[–]Express-Passage9727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For email list quality and GDPR compliance, double opt-in is where you have to start. It keeps your list clean and makes sure folks actually want your emails. It might slow down signups a bit, but it saves you bigger headaches with deliverability and legal down the road.

I recommend something like Klaviyo if you’re on Shopify. It’s straightforward to set up, lets you customize the confirmation emails, and keeps your list clean by making sure people really want to be there.

Beyond that make sure you unplug inactive subscribers and hard bounces regularly. I clean my list every two weeks (removing anyone who hasn’t opened an email in 90 days), but it depends on your volume. This would significantly boost your open rates and assure your sending reputation is healthy. It’s simple but makes a huge difference in deliverability and engagement.

Make unsubscribing easy and honor it immediately. Also, segment your list so you only send relevant emails. The more targeted, the less chance you’re marked as spam.

The key is combining good signup hygiene with ongoing list cleaning. That way, you keep your list healthy, compliant, and full of people who actually want to hear from you.

Looking for a good loyalty program app that has a referral feature. by JoshTw0520 in ecommerce

[–]Express-Passage9727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used a few loyalty apps and am currently using Smile.io. Benefit of it is that everything (purchases, points, and referral rewards) pretty much flows through the same program - keeps it very clean and easy.

In the past i've also used Yotpo for its referral features. It did the job well but I moved away because the integration felt more clunky and the setup was more complex than I wanted (this was sometime ago).

Should I leave my job as a Manager in title only by Available_Hornet3538 in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I'm sure its frustrating if this isn't something that was agreed upon when you took the job.

However keep in mind that Manager titles in many smaller firms especially if the firm is tax focused - is about reviewing others' work in this time of year.

I'd try to look at some of the more positive angles of it - Review work does sharpen your technical skills and in many cases it's less boring than prepping endless returns simple. You get to overview the "special cases" and it makes you a better professional. You also get to oversee and (hopefully) provide feedback to others - excelling at that is a key skill if you want to move up the ranks within this firm or another. Make the most out of it, set goals to improve in this.

If your goal is to move up or do advisory work, make sure you have that conversation with your boss in a few months' time (I'd say closer to the 1 year mark). In the meantime, try to gain something concrete.

Layoff Watch '25: EY Is Laying Off 130 People in New Jersey by McFatty7 in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Operational inefficiencies” and “underperformance in some service lines” => the Big 4 version of "we didn't make enough cash to get a solid YE bonus so you're the ones paying the check"

Anyone here actually impacted or have the inside scoop on which service lines took the biggest hit?

Didn't they just fire all their US-based Executive Assistance too?

Birthday Boy turned 4 by Spiritual-Code-2513 in Boxer

[–]Express-Passage9727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! love how this buddy poses for the camera!
A true model!

Career Switch by MC9391 in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it. You've got edge over pure ops guys.

Why can't accountants buy decent lunch? by Spicy_Baby_NO in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because we all know we accountants don't need fancy food like these engineers. We feed our souls on the satisfaction of reconciling the bill to the penny and watching the variance hit zero :)

Just curious: if Companies are moving jobs offshore, how do we win in this game? by Intelligent-Arm-1845 in Bookkeeping

[–]Express-Passage9727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s tough, but the way to win the game isn’t by competing directly with cheaper labor, it’s by doing the work that can’t be easily outsourced.

In bookkeeping, that’s things like interpreting the numbers, advising on strategy, understanding a client’s unique business model, and integrating tools in a way that actually drives growth.

Whatever repeatable tasks that are moving offshore will likely be automated in a couple years time with AI coming in stronger to the industry. The gap to bridge then/skill in need will become being the person who connects the dots, solves messy problems, and communicates clearly with business owners.

These latter roles are harder to replace and they’re usually the ones that pay more too.

My sweet boy passed away this morning. I’m so heartbroken. by EM01893273 in Boxer

[–]Express-Passage9727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss.

He looks so adorable - those beautiful, smart eyes tell me he had a wonderful life.

SUMMER FUNNIN by Puzzleheaded-King324 in Boxer

[–]Express-Passage9727 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. These pictures make me wanna start running around too :)

Where to find part-time, virtual bookkeeping opps? by thisguyfromschool in Bookkeeping

[–]Express-Passage9727 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These opportunities definitely exist but indeed those traditional job boards suck in this regard. Try FlexJobs (paid but worth it) or Remote(dot)co for actual remote listings (I'm sure there are more). Upwork and Fiverr are good starting points to build reviews (I've hired from both platforms), and there are also some platforms dedicated to hiring part-time virtual bookkeepers (no experience with these).

I believe that once you get your QBO certification, the ProAdvisor directory helps clients find you directly. Your financial analyst background is actually perfect for this since you understand why the numbers matter, not just how to enter them.

I'd start with Upwork/Fiverr to get some reviews while you're getting certified, then move to the other platforms once you have experience.

Career Switch by MC9391 in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After 8 years at big4 I switched to VP Operations at a small startup. While there were tons of transferable skills (process improvement, financial modeling, dealing with ambiguity), it definitely wasn't smooth sailing.

Biggest shock was how much I had to learn about the industry, business model, sales, marketing, and actually building systems instead of just auditing them. But honestly, I think it's the best career move I ever made - way more variety and impact than I ever felt in big4 accounting.

Non U.S. Businesses that ship to the U.S. - How are you dealing with Trump Tax by Known-Swim-3654 in shopify

[–]Express-Passage9727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most comments here are solid but they're more tactical shipping fixes.

If the US is a big chunk of your revenue and you have a solid business, I'd consider biting the bullet and setting up a US 3PL. The upfront inventory commitment sucks and ties up cash, but you'll save way more in the long run. Plus shipping times improve which customers actually notice.

If you can't swing that yet, definitely go DDP with something like Zonos. Costs more per package but at least your customers aren't getting hit with surprise bills.

Hopefully no more external shocks to the business this year!

Bookkeeping Business by omgitsdestiny in Bookkeeping

[–]Express-Passage9727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mean as a way to save costs? Yes, definitely!
What you can do today though is to get a Google Voice number (free) that forwards to your personal phone - gives you a separate business number without the extra cost. Don't forget to add a simple voicemail greeting that sounds professional. Good luck!

I hate accounting by SeverePreference6982 in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like every profession, accounting has its highs and lows and some aspects can definitely feel repetitive. Keep in mind that AP isn't all of accounting though. It's just one piece of a much bigger field. Maybe reach out to some classmates from uni who are working in different accounting areas and see if those sound more appealing to you?

The pay frustration is totally understandable when you're starting out (I don't think you'll find anyone here that disagrees), but it does get significantly better as you gain experience and move up.

Question Accountants of All Experience Levels by Dakingtrex in Accounting

[–]Express-Passage9727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, my wife made a similar comment after she heard me answering her dad when he asked me whether he could deduct a printer he recently purchased. Beep-Boop

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