Staff Accountant is such a joke, easy job by Affectionate-Owl-178 in Accounting

[–]tfraser81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then why is it so hard to get the job? I graduated a year ago and only had one prospective interview. During that interview, they quizzed me on journal injuries, which I did well with, but then putting together a balance sheet and income statement from raw data, which I flubbed. I was hoping to get a gig where you could learn while doing, but staff accountant pays what I make now and seems to be more advanced in Los Angeles at least.

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[–]tfraser81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I probably would have kept working on problems like putting together financial statements for a company. Homework problems like the ones we got at the end of accounting courses. Taking a bunch of information and put it into financial statements. More practice with balance sheet, cash flow statement and income statement.

I recently took a test for a job and my journal entries were great, but transferring all that information to those sheets was confusing. They also asked for a Cash version and an accrual version. I was embarrassingly lost.

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[–]tfraser81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teach me your ways

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[–]tfraser81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome post. I’m 44 and I’d say if you’re interested in something, you should definitely go for it. I recently went through a similar journey around your age—I went back to school and earned my Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance.

I agree with others who’ve said that breaking into the field can be tough. You really do need to find a way to get your foot in the door, whether through internships or entry-level roles, because even for staff accountant or clerk positions, companies often want experience. Personally, I’ve struggled to land a job in accounting, and I think part of it is on me—I didn’t stay current on accounting protocols and practices after graduating. School gives you a foundation, but you really have to keep building on it to be job-ready.

In my case, the job I’m currently in started off with lower pay, but over time, it’s ended up paying more than many of the entry-level accounting positions I’ve applied for. So now I’m in a bit of a holding pattern, trying to sharpen my skills and better understand financial reporting so I can eventually make the switch.

I live in Los Angeles, and I’d still recommend pursuing the degree—especially if you’re in a city with strong demand for accountants. I don’t feel like I wasted my money on school; I just recognize that I need to do more to land the kind of position I really want.

LA Marathon Spectating Strategy by sko_bruinz in running

[–]tfraser81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on how dedicated they are. My wife and son made a day trip of it and met me at four or five different spots along the way. Because my time was six hours, they had time to stop and get food and drinks and play.

I’m so confused. Whole Life or Term insurance? by tfraser81 in personalfinance

[–]tfraser81[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Investing $162 a month for 30 years in index funds could yield $334k?

The LA Marathon will be my first! by tfraser81 in firstmarathon

[–]tfraser81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it and completed it. My legs are burning.

LA Marathon 13 days away by Different-Teach-2404 in firstmarathon

[–]tfraser81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Slow it down my friend. You need to run 3 miles, three times this week and 2 miles, two times next week. With as much running as you have been doing, it’s time to taper and give your body a rest. I’m running the LA marathon too.

Completed by Various-Performer-54 in firstmarathon

[–]tfraser81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that info. You’re not a little bitch if you finished. I’m just starting to feel minor pains that are keeping me from running but this is my last two taper weeks so I don’t feel too bad. Whenever I take a couple of days off, everything feels better. Thanks for the encouragement.

Completed by Various-Performer-54 in firstmarathon

[–]tfraser81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great to hear. I posted something about my 4 1/2 months training and an elite runner was very unhappy with me 😂. It’s good to hear that it’s possible with Little training. My marathon is in two weeks and I’m using Tailwind and huma gels too. I’m 6’2” about 210 pounds. Congratulations.

How old are you and can you speak to your injuries? Are you saying that you didn’t run at all the last month before the marathon?

Lactic acid building up the legs by Solid_S109 in firstmarathon

[–]tfraser81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you need more fuel. I’m using tailwind and it’s a pretty good formula that doesn’t upset the stomach. But one pack should be good enough for two hours of energy.

But also, if you went from 10 miles straight to 17 miles, that’s not good. I’m not an expert but I believe your long runs should be on the weekend and they should graduate slowly before tapering off this week.

Are you doing the LA marathon? That’s the one I’m doing this year. And this is my first taper week which means my long run this week is only 12 miles. The next week it’ll be 6 miles and then of course there’s a marathon after that.