If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that I have been meaning to learn Python for finance as an accountant. I started earlier this year but I put my plan on hold when I decided to focus on CFE prep without burning out. Like most CPA candidates who worked in the industry, I…
At the time of writing of this post, I have already gotten my first COVID vaccine. If all goes well, I will be getting my second dose in about seven weeks (early August). Last week, when I was waiting in line for my vaccine (Eric was not with me as he was waiting in the…
Last week, I attended my first CPA conference. It was the perfect conference for me to attend as it focused on innovation and technology. In a previous post, I shared the reasons why I was attending a CPA conference as a CPA candidate. This time, I want to share with all of you what I…
In the past, I have written a number of posts that highlight the different ways to stay up to date with the CPA profession and the industry. For example, the Pivot Magazine, the InFocus Magazine and articles online are all excellent ways to achieve that. However, if you want an immersive experience with networking opportunities,…
With only a few days left in 2020, I am going to do what everyone else seems to be doing – a recap of the year. Looking back, I have never done an annual recap. The holidays were usually quiet and chill for us (rarely travelled as I couldn’t justify the peak costs when we…
In Part 1, I walk you through the steps on how to define the perfect accounting job as a CPA candidate for you. Now, I will be sharing tips on how to prepare for your interviews. Note, some of the tips in this post can actually be applied to non-accounting interviews. However, since I am…
If you read my last post, you will know that I set some goals for myself to achieve during the transition period between jobs. Well, I am happy to report that I achieved more than half of them. The reason why I didn’t achieve all of them was because I took more rest days than…
Even though I have only been an interviewer a handful of times, I have been an interviewee many times in the last 10+ years. Like most 16 years old, my first job was at a fast food restaurant and I actually got the job on the spot. I enjoy interviews and have realized in recent…
It was my last day at Hootsuite this week and I have over a week before the first day at my new job. I forgot the last time I had this much time off without a trip planned. Naturally, I want to make sure I take advantage of the time as I anticipate a very…
If you are working in the industry as a CPA candidate, you would probably be familiar with the PERT requirement for designation. In addition to completing the six modules (Core 1 to Capstone 2) and passing the Common Final Examination (CFE), you also need 30 months of approved working experience. There are some flexibility and…