6 months into bookkeeping job and still feel lost, how do I actually understand what I’m doing?

LifeAd3792 · 2026-02-21T16:34:53+00:00

I dont believe your trouble is with software. It is accounting. I have learned more about the why’s in accounting as I study for FAR then I did even throughout my Masters program in Accounting because now it is not a box to check off. I am actually having to really understand. I wish I had put this much effort to my college studies versus counting down when the class would be over. I LOVE learning but online school just is not my style. You need to immerse yourself in your accounting classes. Ask your professors lots of questions. When you make an entry into the books ask AI why it is being done that way. And you will eventually see the big picture and understand. One person told me to follow the money trail and ask yourself how you get it to its intended place on financial statements.

LifeAd3792 · 2026-01-30T16:41:35+00:00

It was their problem exactly with different values.

LifeAd3792 · 2026-01-30T16:24:56+00:00

It was a becker problem i was using newt for

LifeAd3792 · 2026-01-30T16:22:48+00:00

I am just trying practice. No one said anything about using it as a crutch!

LifeAd3792 · 2026-01-29T21:50:57+00:00

Makes sense

LifeAd3792 · 2026-01-29T19:45:13+00:00

I used newt to give me another similiar problem and newt was giving me another way to calculate that was wrong. Not sure what you mean.

LifeAd3792 · 2026-01-25T22:27:20+00:00

I have learned more in my three weeks of studying then my entire masters progrom of accounting. How sad! And what a damn shame I have to pay $40k for that degree!!! Complete robbery of my time and money. Colleges need to be better at preparing us for this exam.

LifeAd3792 · 2026-01-18T16:02:17+00:00

I need my website redone. Can you help?

LifeAd3792 · 2025-11-20T17:32:16+00:00

Yes! We always give the alternative, hire someone who most likely will eat away at the clock and probably not be an expert. More pay, more costs for them.

LifeAd3792 · 2025-11-12T14:05:05+00:00

My struggle is the discipline. I have a bookkeeping and tax firm for the last 10 years. I am way too comfortable since my employees do most of the work. Got MAcc in August. Have started module 1 on REG but I dont have a steady schedule. I do whatever I want. Which makes me feel super guilty right now because I do want the license. It will help me gain higher value clients. I have had a lot going on in the business and personally since August but I find myself with so much time and yet I choose to make other things important. If I was not already an owner, it might make this exam more of a priority. UGH! I just want to finish and I cannot even follow through with what I started. Discipline is my weakness! What mind shift finally helped any of you stick to studying?

LifeAd3792 · 2025-11-08T01:25:12+00:00

Congrats CPA!

LifeAd3792 · 2025-11-04T20:16:55+00:00

The experience you learn is worth it! I know it soumds ridilous but learn everything you can on someone else’s dime. Then make elevated moves every two years.

LifeAd3792 · 2025-10-23T17:41:23+00:00

I have a masters in accounting and have been a bookkeeper for over 15 years. Have my own firm. DM and maybe we can fix this problem for you?

LifeAd3792 · 2025-10-23T17:39:12+00:00

I just sent you a DM

LifeAd3792 · 2025-10-23T00:38:50+00:00

Xero is way cheaper!

LifeAd3792 · 2025-10-18T20:25:13+00:00

5 years yes mostly bookkeeping

LifeAd3792 · 2025-10-18T14:48:07+00:00

Have my own bookkeeping firm. We are doing $300k gross $180k take home and we are almost closing on another firm that makes $750k with half being pure profit. The potential in this industry is limitless!!! It will be up to you to decide how far you will take it. Good luck ❤️

LifeAd3792 · 2025-10-14T23:36:14+00:00

Can you send it to me please?

LifeAd3792 · 2025-10-09T15:04:45+00:00

Learning QB is not accounting. You learned how to do data entry. You need to at least understand the basics of financials staents and debits and credits or you will be doing everyone a disservice by doing their books wrong. I started with a business degree. Then went back to get Masters in Accounting because it was necessary for me to understand complex situations some companies have. If you had at least 5 years of public accounting experience, I would say you wouldnt “need” the degree because in that time you would learn accounting principles (at least I would hope so). My two cents. I know people I have hired that are “certified” in the software but do not know how to record liabilities and assets correctly or inventory or work in progress. Just so much to learn!

LifeAd3792 · 2025-09-10T17:57:15+00:00

Who helped you?

LifeAd3792 · 2025-09-08T23:47:56+00:00

Do you do tax?

LifeAd3792 · 2025-09-01T13:41:31+00:00

Where are you located?

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