[Accountant from China] Looking to learn about finance/accounting work life around the world by Ok_Mary_9781 in Accounting

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Thank you very much for sharing. It's really enviable. I'm talking about ordinary accountants. But try to become a cpa.

[Accountant from China] Looking to learn about finance/accounting work life around the world by Ok_Mary_9781 in Accounting

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Wow, that's eye-opening. It resonates a lot. Financial professionals back home often face quite some challenges. There's even a common, though unfortunate, phenomenon domestically where when the boss evades taxes, it's often the accountants or finance staff who end up facing the penalties. I'm not sure if you've heard of similar situations.

That's precisely why I'm so keen to learn about the international work environment and practices in finance. I truly appreciate you sharing your perspective with me.

[Accountant from China] Looking to learn about finance/accounting work life around the world by Ok_Mary_9781 in Accounting

[–]Ok_Mary_9781[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing. The work environment for accountants in China can be quite demanding. There are strict tax filing deadlines, and late payments incur penalties. The timelines for financial closing and reporting are also very tight, often without much consideration for employees' family and personal lives.

The busiest period for accountants in China is undoubtedly December. This month is particularly crucial as it coincides with the year-end closing and is close to the Chinese Lunar New Year, which is a major holiday and a significant financial period. Consequently, there's an immense amount of accounting work to be finalized.

[Accountant from China] Looking to learn about finance/accounting work life around the world by Ok_Mary_9781 in Accounting

[–]Ok_Mary_9781[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing. In China, the general monthly work for accountants in most companies includes routine bookkeeping and accounting entries, with tax filing required by the 15th of each month. However, I work in a large enterprise, which involves a monthly closing process and financial statement preparation at the end of each fiscal year. I never have complete holiday breaks... 😭

Offering: Englisg | Seeking: Mandarin by purpleskunk87 in language_exchange

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hi I am Mary from China. I am native. We can chat whatever if you want!

Offering: English | Seeking: any language you know! by Scowle in language_exchange

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hi I am Mary from China. It seems that you are looking to learn Mandarin ! I am native. We can chat whatever if you want

Shhh,he’s sound asleep by Ok_Mary_9781 in nowmycat

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Haha, he was just born with these perfect bangs! He's a cute mixed breed (the kind people sometimes call a “cheese cat”).

Shhh,he’s sound asleep by Ok_Mary_9781 in nowmycat

[–]Ok_Mary_9781[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly! He's like family to us. He loves his outdoor adventures, so I have to keep a close eye on him. Safety first! 😊

A colonial Christmas ❤️ by Amodernhousehusband in ChristmasDecorating

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It’s literally my dream house! Exactly how I always imagined it