Survive and Thrive to Start Your Accounting Career
Launching your accounting career? We asked hundreds of top accountants and CPAs what they wish they knew when they started their careers. You’ll get unfiltered and un-googleable insights you can put into practice TOMORROW to make you a better performer.
Course features / What will you learn:
- Real-world case studies of people like you who achieved results they wanted (plus how they failed and came back stronger)
- How to master the art of asking incisive questions, raising concerns tactfully, and saying "no" without burning bridges
- Discover common traps that hold back career progression and how to avoid them
- Learn the #1 hard skill critical to succeed (Spoiler: It’s NOT debits and credits!)
- No risk to you. Take the course and put ONE strategy into action. If you can honestly say it wasn’t worth it, we’ll refund you
Testimonials
Hear directly from industry professionals about how they achieved their success and how you can, too
Hear directly from industry professionals about how they achieved their success and how you can, too
Hear directly from industry professionals about how they achieved their success and how you can, too
Get applicable advice for success in the accounting industry, straight from top professionals in the field
Get applicable advice for success in the accounting industry, straight from top professionals in the field
Get applicable advice for success in the accounting industry, straight from top professionals in the field
Learn methods and tactics that will work for you in today’s fast-paced world
Learn methods and tactics that will work for you in today’s fast-paced world
Learn methods and tactics that will work for you in today’s fast-paced world
Take the course at your own pace, on your own time
Take the course at your own pace, on your own time
Take the course at your own pace, on your own time
Spencer Payne holds a master’s in accounting and started his career at Deloitte Consulting. Next, he led all ops and finance activities at a startup as they nearly 20x’d from $1m in sales. He’s since spent 8 years at Colibri Group, driving millions in revenue and EBITDA growth.
Spencer Payne holds a master’s in accounting and started his career at Deloitte Consulting. Next, he led all ops and finance activities at a startup as they nearly 20x’d from $1m in sales. He’s since spent 8 years at Colibri Group, driving millions in revenue and EBITDA growth.
Spencer Payne holds a master’s in accounting and started his career at Deloitte Consulting. Next, he led all ops and finance activities at a startup as they nearly 20x’d from $1m in sales. He’s since spent 8 years at Colibri Group, driving millions in revenue and EBITDA growth.
Lauren Robinson is a CPA who spent 6+ years at Deloitte, rising to manager after serving clients ranging from the Fortune 500 to privately owned clients. She also honed her executive skillset by working for the Audit & Assurance CEO for one year. Currently, Lauren works for TBH Consulting, providing accounting advisory services.
Lauren Robinson is a CPA who spent 6+ years at Deloitte, rising to manager after serving clients ranging from the Fortune 500 to privately owned clients. She also honed her executive skillset by working for the Audit & Assurance CEO for one year. Currently, Lauren works for TBH Consulting, providing accounting advisory services.
Lauren Robinson is a CPA who spent 6+ years at Deloitte, rising to manager after serving clients ranging from the Fortune 500 to privately owned clients. She also honed her executive skillset by working for the Audit & Assurance CEO for one year. Currently, Lauren works for TBH Consulting, providing accounting advisory services.
We asked hundreds of accountants and CPAs for their real-world stories, examples, issues, and more. There are countless professionals whose inspiring stories, failures, and successes are featured here. We thank them all!
We asked hundreds of accountants and CPAs for their real-world stories, examples, issues, and more. There are countless professionals whose inspiring stories, failures, and successes are featured here. We thank them all!
We asked hundreds of accountants and CPAs for their real-world stories, examples, issues, and more. There are countless professionals whose inspiring stories, failures, and successes are featured here. We thank them all!
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, wondering how to level up, or just trying to get started, Becker is here for you. With relevant examples and valuable insights, this course will help you take your career to the next level.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, wondering how to level up, or just trying to get started, Becker is here for you. With relevant examples and valuable insights, this course will help you take your career to the next level.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, wondering how to level up, or just trying to get started, Becker is here for you. With relevant examples and valuable insights, this course will help you take your career to the next level.
The working world is not as objective as school, which can be an adjustment. Your first few years are crucial in setting yourself up for success. Those who pick up on how to survive and thrive sooner outperform their peers. That is what this course will help you achieve.
Each section will feature real examples of how people navigated various professional issues successfully and why their strategies worked. We’ll also cover strategies that didn't work, what went wrong, and what could have been done instead.
From this course, you’ll gain numerous strategies you can put into practice IMMEDIATELY to make yourself a better professional. In fact, there are so many that they will serve you for multiple years as you advance through your career.
The working world is not as objective as school, which can be an adjustment. Your first few years are crucial in setting yourself up for success. Those who pick up on how to survive and thrive sooner outperform their peers. That is what this course will help you achieve.
Each section will feature real examples of how people navigated various professional issues successfully and why their strategies worked. We’ll also cover strategies that didn't work, what went wrong, and what could have been done instead.
From this course, you’ll gain numerous strategies you can put into practice IMMEDIATELY to make yourself a better professional. In fact, there are so many that they will serve you for multiple years as you advance through your career.
The working world is not as objective as school, which can be an adjustment. Your first few years are crucial in setting yourself up for success. Those who pick up on how to survive and thrive sooner outperform their peers. That is what this course will help you achieve.
Each section will feature real examples of how people navigated various professional issues successfully and why their strategies worked. We’ll also cover strategies that didn't work, what went wrong, and what could have been done instead.
From this course, you’ll gain numerous strategies you can put into practice IMMEDIATELY to make yourself a better professional. In fact, there are so many that they will serve you for multiple years as you advance through your career.
Mindset / Attitude
- Mindset and transition from college to the “real world”
- Priorities
- What can you control
- Reframes
- Curiosity, learning, and embracing new challenges
- the Ben Franklin approach
Taking ownership
- No one will stick up for you more than you
Professionalism
- Completing tasks vs. Understanding
- What problem are we trying to solve?
Understanding the bigger picture - What can you control
- Reframes
- Curiosity, learning, and embracing new challenges
- the Ben Franklin approach
Being likable
- Having FUN!
- Avoiding nonsense, gossip, immaturity
Personal
- Basic personal finance
- How to stay healthy
- Balancing life, fun, work, family, friends
Mindset / Attitude
- Mindset and transition from college to the “real world”
- Priorities
- What can you control
- Reframes
- Curiosity, learning, and embracing new challenges
- the Ben Franklin approach
Taking ownership
- No one will stick up for you more than you
Professionalism
- Completing tasks vs. Understanding
- What problem are we trying to solve?
Understanding the bigger picture - What can you control
- Reframes
- Curiosity, learning, and embracing new challenges
- the Ben Franklin approach
Being likable
- Having FUN!
- Avoiding nonsense, gossip, immaturity
Personal
- Basic personal finance
- How to stay healthy
- Balancing life, fun, work, family, friends
Mindset / Attitude
- Mindset and transition from college to the “real world”
- Priorities
- What can you control
- Reframes
- Curiosity, learning, and embracing new challenges
- the Ben Franklin approach
Taking ownership
- No one will stick up for you more than you
Professionalism
- Completing tasks vs. Understanding
- What problem are we trying to solve?
Understanding the bigger picture - What can you control
- Reframes
- Curiosity, learning, and embracing new challenges
- the Ben Franklin approach
Being likable
- Having FUN!
- Avoiding nonsense, gossip, immaturity
Personal
- Basic personal finance
- How to stay healthy
- Balancing life, fun, work, family, friends
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Asking for what you want
- Saying no
- Bringing up problems before they fester
- Making mistakes (you will make them - we all do) - and how to handle
- Written comms and being succinct
- Building relationships and finding mentors
- Staying organized
Hard truths
- There will be people, projects, work, and locations you do not like
- This is the longest you've ever gone without getting feedback
- It's mostly the manager most of the time
- Excel basics
- Understanding the underlying business
- The importance of definitions and the accuracy of terms
- Sensitivity analysis and forecasting the impact of changes
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Asking for what you want
- Saying no
- Bringing up problems before they fester
- Making mistakes (you will make them - we all do) - and how to handle
- Written comms and being succinct
- Building relationships and finding mentors
- Staying organized
Hard truths
- There will be people, projects, work, and locations you do not like
- This is the longest you've ever gone without getting feedback
- It's mostly the manager most of the time
- Excel basics
- Understanding the underlying business
- The importance of definitions and the accuracy of terms
- Sensitivity analysis and forecasting the impact of changes
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Asking for what you want
- Saying no
- Bringing up problems before they fester
- Making mistakes (you will make them - we all do) - and how to handle
- Written comms and being succinct
- Building relationships and finding mentors
- Staying organized
Hard truths
- There will be people, projects, work, and locations you do not like
- This is the longest you've ever gone without getting feedback
- It's mostly the manager most of the time
- Excel basics
- Understanding the underlying business
- The importance of definitions and the accuracy of terms
- Sensitivity analysis and forecasting the impact of changes
“Becker has hit the nail on the head with this course. The course takes all of the best advice you have received while preparing for your career and distills it into a useful and concise set of lessons, any one of which can be put to use right away.” – Adain C
“Becker has hit the nail on the head with this course. The course takes all of the best advice you have received while preparing for your career and distills it into a useful and concise set of lessons, any one of which can be put to use right away.” – Adain C
“Becker has hit the nail on the head with this course. The course takes all of the best advice you have received while preparing for your career and distills it into a useful and concise set of lessons, any one of which can be put to use right away.” – Adain C
"I believe that this course has given me a significant advantage as I prepare to embark on my career journey." – Maya M
"I believe that this course has given me a significant advantage as I prepare to embark on my career journey." – Maya M
"I believe that this course has given me a significant advantage as I prepare to embark on my career journey." – Maya M
"I liked how all-encompassing the course was. It touched on many concerns I have going into the workforce, specifically how to prepare yourself and maintain a healthy mindset going into the busy season." – Emma W
"I liked how all-encompassing the course was. It touched on many concerns I have going into the workforce, specifically how to prepare yourself and maintain a healthy mindset going into the busy season." – Emma W
"I liked how all-encompassing the course was. It touched on many concerns I have going into the workforce, specifically how to prepare yourself and maintain a healthy mindset going into the busy season." – Emma W
- Enroll in the course.
- Put ONE of the strategies into action.
- If you still don't see at least $249 in value after taking these steps, simply let us know, and we'll issue a full refund - no questions asked.
- Enroll in the course.
- Put ONE of the strategies into action.
- If you still don't see at least $249 in value after taking these steps, simply let us know, and we'll issue a full refund - no questions asked.
- Enroll in the course.
- Put ONE of the strategies into action.
- If you still don't see at least $249 in value after taking these steps, simply let us know, and we'll issue a full refund - no questions asked.
Important note: This course does not provide CPE credits and is not part of any Exam Review package. If you're seeking CPE-eligible courses, please explore our CPE Course Catalog.
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