[Anonymous]

Does this bother anyone else? I feel like I need to vent…

I know there is no way to ask this question without coming off like an elitist jerk but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t annoy me. Let me preface this by saying I have a pretty liberal definition of what I consider to be an accountant (anyone in public, private or gov’t that performs assurance, audits, tax, etc.) BUT I do think there is a “line” (e.g.HR block employees or bookkeepers.)

I realize this bookkeeper is proud of their “Associates Degree” (if they even have that) and may work very hard in the “Accounts Payable Dept” or whatever and that’s fine. But when a licensed CPA or a 150 credit hour CPA candidate with public experience are also called accountants and the average layperson mistakenly considers these roles comparable well I feel like it cheapens the latter’s accomplishments.

When someone tells me, “Oh you’re an accountant? My friend XXXX is an accountant too!” I really have to bite my tongue because what I want to say is, “No, your friend XXXX is a bookkeeper who cuts checks and stuffs envelops all day.”

Why is it a lawyer or a nurse has to have a license to be called those things but anyone working in any accounting dept. of any company can run around with impudence calling themselves accountants?!?

So when I overhear said bookkeeper rambling on about being an accountant I’m left with two options. Either:

1) Be a total douche and cut them down with a statement like, “Oh me too, what state are you licensed in?”; OR

2) Swallow my pride, let them have their ego boost and stop being such a jerk inside my head.

Let me just say number 2 is very difficult for me sometimes….

[Mr Auditor]

@dtomasello

Just be humble and mind your own business. What others call themselves is none of your bloody business. Accountant or bookkeeper who cares? Just don't judge them and don't you dare think they are inferior.

It sounds like you just wanted to pass you your CPA exams so that you can mock these guys. Remember; when you think you're the best, there is a forte chance that there is better than you somewhere.

Now drink some cranberry juice and take a nap, it will help your sorry ego go to sleep.

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[mla1169]

Mr Auditor does seem to only show up on controversial threads. Hmmm.

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[Anonymous]

Yes…

I ONLY wanted to pass the CPA exams so I could mock bookkeepers solely for the ego boost.

It's like your in my head or something! How do you know me so well?!?

I also like to take candy from babies whenever possible cause it makes me feel like a tough guy.

[Anonymous]

I agree with what he's saying, therefore all CPA's should too 😛

[Mr Auditor]

By the way, I'm for real and Jeff can confirm that I've been around for few months. I just cannot stand people who are full of themselves.

If you think I'm stupid, way until you get home and stand in from of a mirror. You'll see the stupidest guy in the world.

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[Anonymous]

I definitely think you’re incredibly stupid and I’m clearly a better accountant than you…

Now it's your turn to call me some more names.

[Anonymous]

I definitely think you’re incredibly stupid and I’m clearly a superior accountant than you are…

Now it's your turn to call me some more names.

We should totally meet in the parking lot after school and engage in some fist to cuffs.

[mla1169]

dtomasello, take the high road. Don't make yourself look like Mr. is making himself look.

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[jeff]

…and like all classic threads…this one is headed South…time to close it up.

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