<p>I am getting a lot of questions about accounting that are answered in the featured thread, "Everything you should know or want to know about accounting."</p>
<p>Yes, I know that it is a large thread with a large number of posts. However, I have found that over 90% of the questions sent me are answered somewhere in that thread, especially in post number one!</p>
<p>The thread will answer questions such as</p>
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<li>What is best schools for accounting. See post number 1, 67, and 69 and post 387 regarding grad schools.</li>
<li>Where do accounting firm parterns recruit from? See post number 1</li>
<li>What is the average salary for accountants by position in public firms? See post 1 and 80, 128,and 131 and 171. See also post 384</li>
<li>What is the immediate job outlook for accountants? See post 1 and post 379 and 469 and 476.</li>
<li>What do I need to do in order to get a job with the Big 4? See post number 1, and 79 and 270 and 332 and 351. See also posts 380 and 381</li>
<li>What is majoring in accounting like? See post 1
7.What are the requirements for graduation? See post 1</li>
<li>What should I take in high school in order to prepare myself for the major? See post 1
9.Where should I go in order to check my state's requirements to sit for the CPA. See post 1 and 105 and especially post 348
10.Can I get a job in consulting, wall street, investment banking etc. having a major in accounting? Yes. See posts 138 and 139</li>
<li>What is the difference between accouting, tax and assurance jobs? see post 19 and 25.</li>
<li>What is difference between accounting and law jobs in private practice? See post 18
12.What is the difference between working for a Big 4 firm vs. a medium sized firm?See post number 32 and 42, and post 59
13.What do accounting firms recruit from local schools? See post number 50</li>
<li>What does it take to make partner? See post 8, and especially posts 32, 35,38, 39,48,59, 115</li>
<li>To become a CPA, you would normally need 150 credits. How should this be accomplished? See post 62 and post 137 and 181.</li>
<li>What other types of jobs and options are open to me as a CPA? See post 66 and 218</li>
<li>Is there any outsoucing in accounting jobs? See posts 51-57. see post 145.149,150, 154. See also posts 156-162</li>
<li>If I don't major in accouning but major in something else, ( insert major), can I still qualify to sit for the CPA? See posts 86 and 122</li>
<li>How do I find out which colleges are AACSB accredited? See post 88.</li>
<li>When should I start looking for an internship? See posts 91</li>
<li>What was my background? See post 116</li>
<li>What type of student does well in accounting clases? See post 124, 134
21.Will I make a lot more money getting an MS in accounting vs. only a Bachelors? See post 127</li>
<li>How hard is it to switch from one area of accounting to another at a big firm? See post 132</li>
<li>I am interested in financial planning? Should I get my CFP or go for the PFS designation after I get my CPA? See post 137</li>
<li>Should I major in accounting or finance to get a job? See posts 138 and 140 and 141, 142, and 143</li>
<li><p>Will having a good vs. bad SAT score be an important factor in gettng a job? See post 179 and 183</p></li>
<li><p>What is AACSB accrecditation and is it really needed for the school that I am applying to? see posts 185-189. See posts 297 and 301 and 436 in particular.</p></li>
<li><p>Is there a lot of layoffs in accounting firms? see posts 211-213. See post 227</p></li>
<li><p>How will the new proposed internatinal accounting standards affect accountants? See posts 229 and 221, 223</p></li>
<li><p>Is there good way to learn the accounting equasion and understand charts of accounts? See post 231 for excellent " Alice" rule. Where was this when I needed it?</p></li>
<li><p>My undergraduate school doesn't have a program in accounting. What do you recommend? See post 240</p></li>
<li><p>Do I have to go to an ivy school to get a job with a big 4. No. See post 267 and 270</p></li>
<li><p>Between auditing and tax, what is the best course in order to make the most money? See posts 291 and 335 and post 431, 462 </p></li>
<li><p>Any other good links for salaries, school rankings etc.? See posts 312 and 361</p></li>
<li><p>Should I even go into accounting if I don't work for a Big 4 firm? See post 317 and 327 and posts 380 and 381</p></li>
<li><p>Are your posts based on any opinions? See post 337</p></li>
<li><p>How important is extra currucular activities, such as sports, clubs etc., to being recruited for a Big 4 job. See post 344</p></li>
<li><p>What made my sons go into accounting? See post 357</p></li>
<li><p>What is my opinion ( yes, it is my opinion only) for getting an MBA after majoring in accounting as an undergrad? See post 360</p></li>
<li><p>What type of skills are needed to " make it" in accounting or to make partner? See post 507</p></li>
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<p>I hope this provides some good guidance to those of you thinking about accounting as a career.</p>