[futureCPA12]

So, I’m not a huge fan of driving. I know that I will have to travel a lot once I am an auditor. Is anyone else not comfortable driving? If so, do you have other people in your team drive when you go on engagements? Will I be criticized if I avoid driving as much as possible? It’s not the traveling that bothers me. I just do not have the most experience driving in new places and get anxiety…

[tough_kitty]

I got my driver's license in 2008!!!!! (moved from a different country)…but I consider myself a good driver and even though I don't like to drive when I have passangers, I had to do it, so I got over it….I have my GPS and just follow where ever it tells me too….it's just something you get used to if you have to, I guess….

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[tough_kitty]

I got my driver's license in 2008!!!!! (moved from a different country)…but I consider myself a good driver and even though I don't like to drive when I have passangers, I had to do it, so I got over it….I have my GPS and just follow where ever it tells me too….it's just something you get used to if you have to, I guess….

FAR: 81 (May 2013)
BEC: 81 (July 2013)
REG: 83 (August 2013)
AUD: 82 (November 2013)
California CPA since 1/30/14

[UCMCPA]

I chose tax because I didn't want to constantly drive and my meal timing doesn't work well with the audit lifestyle.

FAR - 84
AUD - 94
REG - 86
BEC - 86

[UCMCPA]

I chose tax because I didn't want to constantly drive and my meal timing doesn't work well with the audit lifestyle.

FAR - 84
AUD - 94
REG - 86
BEC - 86

[neika822]

We had one first year who preferred not to drive (eye issues), but she was feeling pressured to buy a car and drive. They kept her on city clients so she could take public transportation.

I think if you have a legitimate excuse to not drive, that's *okay,* but you would probably not be thought of highly if you *chose* not to drive. Just my two cents!

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[neika822]

We had one first year who preferred not to drive (eye issues), but she was feeling pressured to buy a car and drive. They kept her on city clients so she could take public transportation.

I think if you have a legitimate excuse to not drive, that's *okay,* but you would probably not be thought of highly if you *chose* not to drive. Just my two cents!

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[futureCPA12]

Thanks guys! For me, its more of just comfort issues, although I do have trouble with night driving because of my bad vision. Hopefully the traveling won't be too much of a problem and my colleagues will understand.

[futureCPA12]

Thanks guys! For me, its more of just comfort issues, although I do have trouble with night driving because of my bad vision. Hopefully the traveling won't be too much of a problem and my colleagues will understand.

[neika822]

I don't work in public anymore, but I drive a good hour to and from my current workplace. I wish I didn't have to! Driving makes me very anxious/stressed out. I can understand not wanting to drive.

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[neika822]

I don't work in public anymore, but I drive a good hour to and from my current workplace. I wish I didn't have to! Driving makes me very anxious/stressed out. I can understand not wanting to drive.

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[Mayo]

I know a guy who takes public transportation to almost all his clients unless he has to make multiple stops. So it's not necessarily a given that you'll be driving a lot.

In my experience, you might have clients closer to you, and others that are farther away. If you get a bit unlucky, you'll have multiple clients very far away, but it's not typical. However, in that case, I'd just try and move to a specific location that's strategically located as close as possible to all your clients.

If you do take public trans though, I'd just be ready for a few weird looks, or some “Really? you don't drive?” kind of comments. At least at first. Once you prove you can get to and from work without issues, then it wo't matter.

The main drawback IMO is the fact that during busy season you might have to work late hours, in which case much of the bus routes in your city might be more limited, have longer wait times for transfers, or will just not go close enough for you to get back to your home without walking a lot.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

I know a guy who takes public transportation to almost all his clients unless he has to make multiple stops. So it's not necessarily a given that you'll be driving a lot.

In my experience, you might have clients closer to you, and others that are farther away. If you get a bit unlucky, you'll have multiple clients very far away, but it's not typical. However, in that case, I'd just try and move to a specific location that's strategically located as close as possible to all your clients.

If you do take public trans though, I'd just be ready for a few weird looks, or some “Really? you don't drive?” kind of comments. At least at first. Once you prove you can get to and from work without issues, then it wo't matter.

The main drawback IMO is the fact that during busy season you might have to work late hours, in which case much of the bus routes in your city might be more limited, have longer wait times for transfers, or will just not go close enough for you to get back to your home without walking a lot.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[vanadium3]

that's why they have insurance. *troll*

CPA

[vanadium3]

that's why they have insurance. *troll*

CPA

[numbercruncher123]

hmmm, doesn't the firms provide hotel accommodations? I don't work in public acctg, but I heard that they do this kind of things esp. the big4. If that's the case, why not utilize that option and just stay at the hotel that was provided until the remainder of the engagement! Doesn't that sound nice! 🙂

Review Materials: RogerCPA, WTB, NINJA

BEC - IP (May 2014)
AUD - TBA 2014
REG - TBA 2014
FAR - TBA 2014

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