Can't get a job in Public. Accent problem??? - Page 3

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  • July 9, 2015 at 3:55 am #195310
    Anonymous
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    I had quite a few interviews with different mid-sized to large public accounting firms, but a phone interview rarely resulted in a live interview, and I never got any offers so far. I have no idea what they are looking for…

    I worked two tax seasons as a Tax Prep for small accounting firms. I worked full-time while in college, and I’ve been working for a little more than a year as a Staff Accountant for quite a large company where I deal with all kinds of financial accounting issues all the time. I passed FAR and REG, taking AUD in couple days.

    Resume-wise I should be in pretty good shape. In my cover letter I mention that passed those CPA parts. So, tax + fin. accounting experience = should be ideal for midsized accounting firms, where accountants do both, audits and taxes. What the hell? I am just curious. I am originally from another country, and I do have an accent, but it’s not thick. Maybe that’s the issue. Because the recruiters say that their ideal candidates should have PERFECT communication skills. That’s the only reason I could think of. Anybody? Anybody have any experience working with people who have accents???

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  • July 11, 2015 at 7:11 pm #681721
    ScarletKnightCPA
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    Job and social environment in UK is very different than the us. My understanding is that in the uk academic achievement is given far more consideration in social standing. US has a more of a anti academic elitist snobs perspective and people think more along of the line of whether the person they are interacting with its someone they would want to have a beer with.

    Far: 76 (Wiley Test Bank)
    Aud: 77 (Wiley Test Bank)
    Reg: 61, 76 (Wiley book, Wiley Test Bank)
    Bec: 86 (Wiley Test Bank)

    MBA in progress

    July 11, 2015 at 10:45 pm #681722
    Anonymous
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    ScarletKnightCPA,

    That's exactly what I am saying, you got it right!

    July 11, 2015 at 11:06 pm #681723
    Last Chance CPA
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    Great point ScarletKnightCPA. I always thought the douche-bag (can I say this on the forum?) jocks would lose after high school. In America, especially in consulting (my field), it's all about the happy hours, suits, and schmoozing. There are some idiots in some pretty high up positions in IT/business consulting that don't deserve what they have. As for the nerds, the accents, the damn minorities (I am Asian), etc need to just step up their game. This is the world we live in…

    Disclaimer: I am not a jock or a nerd. Just a really cool ass dude in the middle – lol.

    FAR - 76
    AUD - 75
    BEC - 75
    REG - 76

    Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

    July 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm #681724
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    FWIW, most foreigners studying in the US have MUCH better grammar than Americans.

    LastChance, how was your test?

    July 13, 2015 at 5:07 pm #681725
    Last Chance CPA
    Participant

    Hey Coloradoit. It went well. Crossing my fingers but I might finally be a CPA 🙂

    MCQs remained difficult throughout the exam and I think I nailed the SIMs. I honestly think I got one SIM wrong. I used the AL for two SIMs. I will update you in three weeks…

    FAR - 76
    AUD - 75
    BEC - 75
    REG - 76

    Now I need some experience!!! And some networking...

    July 13, 2015 at 7:04 pm #681726
    Anonymous
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    @Last Chance, Yesss!!!!! Looking forward to score release! Fingers crossed.

    Someone said on this thread that in Europe, they look for intelligence but in the US, people can sometimes be almost offended by someone's intelligence and they much prefer someone they can have a beer with (paraphrasing).

    I have realized that in the US, that is how people vote, as well. It seems much of the public doesn't want qualified, intelligent candidates; they want someone who seems like they would be on their level. I mean, how else do you explain most of these idiots running?

    July 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm #681727
    trish_1234
    Member

    sarah palin lol.

    I lived in Europe England is much like US. I live in other parts also. Its more social Gov takes care of their people. Pay more taxes though but nobody cares bc nobody has to worry abt health insurance equal education for all etc. Its easier, America is great if there is work etc but we all saw what happened when the economy went south the Gov do not give a shit abt their ppl sad how many hard working americans lost their home living in cars soooooo sad. I live in 3 world countries too they suck unless ur rich money talks big time… Every country has their ups and downs, I cant complain abt America, i got a degree lots of opportunity and was for the most part treated very well…

    AUD 69, 92 7/15 Gleim and Ninja test bank
    FAR sometime in 10/15 Gleim
    BEC not taken
    REG not taken

    July 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm #681728
    trish_1234
    Member

    AUD 69, 92 7/15 Gleim and Ninja test bank
    FAR sometime in 10/15 Gleim
    BEC not taken
    REG not taken

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