What Type Of Person Thrives In The Accounting Industry According To A Staff Accountant And Office Manager At A Private Equity Firm
Bridgette, a Staff Accountant and Office Manager at a Private Equity Firm, advises that while "it's a lot of work in the beginning," accounting offers significant growth potential. The field's diverse areas, from tax to corporate accounting, allow for exploration and career advancement beyond a single specialization.
Career Development, Problem-Solving, Communication, Resilience, Industry Realities
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Bridgette Clark-Johnson
Staff Accountant & Office Manager
Private Equity Firm
University of New Haven
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Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Extensive learning opportunities exist within the accounting field, allowing for career growth and diversification beyond a single area of specialization.
2. The initial workload in accounting can be demanding, but the intellectual stimulation and career development make it worthwhile for those who enjoy learning and utilizing their brainpower.
3. There are numerous specializations within accounting such as tax, corporate, public, lease accounting, and controllership, providing diverse career paths for professionals in the field.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish somebody would have told you before you entered the industry?
As far as accounting goes, it's a lot of work in the beginning, but in the end, I do think it is worth it. If you like to learn and use your brain, then accounting is a good field to go into.
You can grow in it; you don't have to stay in one bucket. There are so many different fields under the accounting umbrella, whether it's tax, corporate, public, or lease accounting, or being a controller. There are so many different areas you can go into, so don't feel like you have to stick to just one area of accounting.
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