Anyone have advice for a first year about to start? Things you wish you did, things you wish you didn’t do?

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Yeah, I wish I didn’t start and I wish I chose another career.

But seriously just show up, do your work, LEARN, and don’t complain.

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Learn to speak up for yourself. Don’t just take whatever shit is handed down to you

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A wise man once said in his farewell email, “Remember, it's just audit. We aren't saving babies and it's not rocket science. We're just putting blue balls and green checks in a database.”

Never forget that the audit will...always, always get done!

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Accounting itself duh

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Get as much of the CPA exams done before you start. Always plan a vacation or something fun for after busy season.

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