[MrCPA2B]

Hey Ninjas! Hadn’t posted in a while! I am in my final days of my Masters in Accounting program and will graduate next weekend! Recently, I have been interviewing and applying to different accounting jobs that more closely align with my career goals. Now I work as an accounting clerk or as they like to say at my job accounting associate for $12 bucks an hour. During my last 2 final interviews i had with 2 different companies last week they wanted to discuss salary and asked how much are you worth? He stated I’m not sure how much per hour typically a person of your caliber is worth. I completely blanked and said the stupidest thing “I honestly can care less about salary, I am more focused on the experience and growth”. My question is How much should I be expecting with a Masters in Accounting? Also, how can i explain to employers that working as an accounting clerk will make me valuable to their position? Sorry but this has been on my mind ever since the interview and now im depressed because I feel worthless! Mostly because i didn’t secure a job in public accounting right after undergrad.

I live in Virginia BTW…

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Using Wiley CPA Exam Review and Ninja Notes
May the "Force" be with me!

[Miss Cindy]

How can you possibly justify something like that by saying that it's not black and white? In this situation, the truth is the truth and a lie is a lie. I do agree with you that often times there are ethical dilemmas where there is not a clear right and wrong answer. This is not one of those situations. The underlying benefit to one's own situation is not what makes a matter ethically gray.

[Guti]

Thank you San for clarifying how the law works. I thought they knew better. You guys can't read between the lines. I don't think any of you could survive in New York. The point I'm trying to make is that at the end of the day, you are negotiating a salary. If your prospect Employer is not willing to pay you what you are asking, then he will just negotiate a lower salary or get someone else.

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[Guti]

Thank you San for clarifying how the law works. I thought they knew better. You guys can't read between the lines. I don't think any of you could survive in New York. The point I'm trying to make is that at the end of the day, you are negotiating a salary. If your prospect Employer is not willing to pay you what you are asking, then he will just negotiate a lower salary or get someone else.

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[san4596]

Cindy – You are right. Have a nice day. 🙂

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[san4596]

Cindy – You are right. Have a nice day. 🙂

CPA EXAM: DONE!!!!
Ethics Course: Passed
Application Mailed: 3/16/15
Professional Conduct Exam: 97
Certification Date: 4/2/15!!!

[studylongUstudywrong]

Growing up, my dad told his friends “I wouldn't trade studylong for 2 nickels.”

Everybody has to start somewhere. =)

Licensed Texas CPA

[studylongUstudywrong]

Growing up, my dad told his friends “I wouldn't trade studylong for 2 nickels.”

Everybody has to start somewhere. =)

Licensed Texas CPA

[Guti]

A businessman was interviewing applicants for the position of divisional manager. He devised a simple test to select the most suitable person for the job. He asked each applicant the question, “What is two and two?” The first interviewee was a journalist. His answer was “Twenty-two.” The second was a social worker. She said, “I don't know the answer but I'm glad we had time to discuss this important question.” The third applicant was an engineer. He pulled out a slide rule and showed the answer to be between 3.999 and 4.001. The next person was a lawyer. He stated that in the case of Jenkins v. Commr of Stamp Duties (Qld), two and two was proven to be four. The last applicant was an accountant. The business man asked him, “How much is two and two?” The accountant got up from his chair, went over to the door and closed it, then came back and sat down. He leaned across the desk and said in a low voice, “How much do you want it to be?” He got the job.

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[Guti]

A businessman was interviewing applicants for the position of divisional manager. He devised a simple test to select the most suitable person for the job. He asked each applicant the question, “What is two and two?” The first interviewee was a journalist. His answer was “Twenty-two.” The second was a social worker. She said, “I don't know the answer but I'm glad we had time to discuss this important question.” The third applicant was an engineer. He pulled out a slide rule and showed the answer to be between 3.999 and 4.001. The next person was a lawyer. He stated that in the case of Jenkins v. Commr of Stamp Duties (Qld), two and two was proven to be four. The last applicant was an accountant. The business man asked him, “How much is two and two?” The accountant got up from his chair, went over to the door and closed it, then came back and sat down. He leaned across the desk and said in a low voice, “How much do you want it to be?” He got the job.

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[mla1169]

And just as a heads up to the job seekers out there, it is not illegal for HR at your previous place of employment to discuss your salary or to give a bad reference (as long as it is factually accurate). If HR says things that are untrue then you have legal grounds. But if they say you always came in late, and the time clock verifies that, they're within the law.

The truth is most companies have policies that are self imposed that mandate HR verify only dates of employment and job title. But there is a great difference between company policies and the law.

Again, don't take my word for it.. I know it is difficult for some to accept that what they've heard is true is in fact completely false.

https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/04/07/can-my-boss-do-that

it's not illegal to give a bad job reference

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/giving-references-former-employees-29969.html

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[mla1169]

And just as a heads up to the job seekers out there, it is not illegal for HR at your previous place of employment to discuss your salary or to give a bad reference (as long as it is factually accurate). If HR says things that are untrue then you have legal grounds. But if they say you always came in late, and the time clock verifies that, they're within the law.

The truth is most companies have policies that are self imposed that mandate HR verify only dates of employment and job title. But there is a great difference between company policies and the law.

Again, don't take my word for it.. I know it is difficult for some to accept that what they've heard is true is in fact completely false.

https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/04/07/can-my-boss-do-that

it's not illegal to give a bad job reference

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/giving-references-former-employees-29969.html

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[Guti]

mla1169, you win! You want a little star or should i call your parents to congratulate them personally?

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[Guti]

mla1169, you win! You want a little star or should i call your parents to congratulate them personally?

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[studylongUstudywrong]

As test dates approach it is normal to be stressed. Just do not let it get the best of you. Relax

Licensed Texas CPA

[studylongUstudywrong]

As test dates approach it is normal to be stressed. Just do not let it get the best of you. Relax

Licensed Texas CPA

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