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The Accounting Podcast
From Carpet Cleaner to CPA: An Accounting Student's Journey
Feb 16, 2024
Chayton Farlee, an accounting student, shares his journey from cleaning carpets to pursuing CPA and CMA. They discuss the disconnect between accounting theory and real-world application, the importance of bookkeeping skills, and considerations between Big Four firms and smaller firms.
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- Transitioning from cleaning carpets to pursuing CPA/CMA can lead to a successful accounting career.
- Incorporating practical projects like simulating bookkeeping can enhance student engagement and understanding of accounting.
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Choosing Accounting as a Career Path
Chaiton, an accounting student, shares how he discovered his interest in accounting. After spending two years in Costa Rica on a service mission, he worked as a carpet cleaner and listened to business podcasts, which inspired him to pursue a degree that could make him financially successful. Through networking with local CFOs and CEOs, he learned that accounting was highly recommended for running a business after graduation. Chaiton now loves accounting and believes that studying accounting provides a strong foundation to venture into various areas of the business world.
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