Accounting Major but need help

tbcboo
Sun, 03 Nov 2013 14:08:25 +0000

As an accounting major I don’t feel that PUBLIC speaking is a huge issue since you won’t be giving heavy presentations as a marketing manager would or such. Although great communication is key, especially if working with clients in auditing and the like. Tax would probably be more interpersonal with co-worker communication.

I read a study that accountants actually have some of the poorest writing skills probably because they focus on the quantitative portion, but after a few recent interviews with partners at large firms they told me how important writing is because you need to tell a story when writing auditing reports not just say point A and B.

“Annoyinggirl” - I would have to totally disagree with you. After many intensive interviews I have found that they say communication skills ranks at a higher percentage than basic quantitative skills. If you can do the degree with a nice GPA and especially pass the CPA they know you are smart, but not everyone can talk to a client and make them feel comfortable and communicate effectively. It is also very important in selling yourself to get a job. In the last internship I just got an offer for that I start I was the trailing person since I am the only junior (switched from marketing so now junior status again). They told me I got the offer because I shined in communication and personality over the others.

So work on that communication and let your personality shine!