WatsItLike

A place to learn about accounting.

This is an online resource tailored to share knowledge and create a community. Watch videos of experienced accountants discuss how their careers evolved to bring them to where they’re at today and what it’s like working inside their firms. These are professionals who want to share their wisdom and advice with new accountants, as well as opine on issues in the profession. Hopefully these videos will help with your decision to become or not become an accountant. The choice is yours.

Check out the latest interviews with accountants

Phil Yaeger talks about why he pursued a CPA, whether a CPA is still worth pursuing, the new CPA exam, and more!
Rohan Chambers shares what SOX compliance is all about, internal controls, testing, and being part of the controller group.
Jean Pierre, owner of a firm in Rockville, discusses how his Christian faith guides his decisions. “Before you take the commitment to go in a certain field, contact your God first.”
Terri talks about her five-person firm in Frederick. ”We have had clients who have been with Almacy & Company since the mid-seventies.”
Alex, owner of a firm in Harrisburg, talks about how he sometimes feels like a therapist for some clients. “Sometimes you’re encouraging people to spend money.”
Mark Goldstein, a finance and accounting recruiter, shares what career options accountants have and why accountants have a leg up in business.
Chuck McQueary discusses why he chose to study accounting and how it has positively impacted his career and led him to positions as CEO.
Timothy, the partner in a small firm in Cumberland, shares what the working hours are like for new accountants in his firm.
Tim, in Frederick, shares how his firm uses AI tools like ChatGPT, how he became a managing partner, and what he likes most about accounting. His firm also does wealth management.
Moshe, in Baltimore, talks about how you should like and understand numbers if you want to be an accountant. ”I always loved numbers.”
Matt Keadle says one way to address the pipeline of accountants issue is to “get involved in your state board of accountancy.”
Chris Williams says, “I feel like we are the financial psychologists to clients to help guide them through their business and their money decisions; it’s not just tax….”
John, owner of a single-member firm in Ellicott City, gives his predictions on what is the future of small CPA firms in the U.S.
Christian and Tony, from Frederick, say accounting “teaches you about focus” and diligence. ”It can be tedious, but tell me which job is not tedious if you’re doing it right.”
Karen, owner of a firm in Mechanicsburg, explains all the career options accountants have. She also talks about what working in a big four firm is like versus a small firm.