[IwannabeaCPA2017]

After 1.5 years of working I still feel like idk anything.. I mean I still feel very incompetent on certain things. A lot of people I started with are already taking more responsibilities and doing higher level work. While Im still doing some low tier work (preparing returns vs reviewing them). I believe I will start reviewing something small next tax season as one of my coworker keep mentioning.. Im just curious, how should I approach my team partner next month when I have a mid year review. I mainly do 1040’s and obviously that won’t land me another job if I were to go private. I wanna do more business returns but in a certain industry. Im having issue phrasing it and not coming out as rude or demanding. I just dont like the client industry I work on now as I feel like I’m not understanding a lot of stuff. I just wanna try something else and see if I can better understand. Right now I do a lot of manufacturing clients ( a few like 2 maybe, 1065 and 1120 throughout the whole year).

I have been thinking a lot about getting out of public accounting recently, but again with my limited experience on the business returns I doubt I will land any job anytime soon. Hence, I want to build up that knowledge for partnerships and Corporation next tax season so I can start branching out. Thanks!

Any advice would be appreciated.

[TiredofCoffee]

IwannabeCPA2017, I just read your post and totally understand. However, giving up too soon is an issue I just learned. I was ready to quit my job because of not getting promoted like I thought I would and was told. You know what? I got over it and focused on providing high quality work to my boss and controller, and now I know I am a trusted and respected member of the team, promotion or not. They know they can count on me for a 3 day month end close (omg), reporting, deadlines, and I will give it all my best efforts. My advice is to focus on your deliverables and give yourself a break for some time. Don't let your position at work dictate how good of an accountant you feel you are. Keep plugging away, you'll get there. You said you felt incompetent on some things, take some time to understand, connect things on how they work, and never stop learning. Keep your head up!

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