Survive and Thrive to Start Your Accounting Career

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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
I believe that this course has given me a significant advantage as I prepare to embark on my career journey.
This course ensures that incoming associates have the knowledge they need to perform with emotional and intellectual grace.
I strongly advise taking this course for anyone who is going to work in accounting.
Battle-tested Strategies for a Thriving Accounting Career
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Real-life examples 

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  

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What I wish I knew then

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 

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Relevant and up-to-date 

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 

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Flexible format 

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 

Meet the instructors
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Spencer Payne 

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.

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Lauren Robinson 

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.  

Collaborators
Hundreds of collaborators 

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! 

Are you ready to thrive?

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. 

COURSE OUTLINE 

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. 

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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

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offer this guarantee: 
  1. Enroll in the course.  
  2. Put ONE of the strategies into action.  
  3. 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. 
  1. Enroll in the course.  
  2. Put ONE of the strategies into action.  
  3. 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. 
  1. Enroll in the course.  
  2. Put ONE of the strategies into action.  
  3. 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. 

 

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