Climb The Accounting Corporate Ladder. How to Succeed In Your Accounting Career

In this video we discuss the role of a controller in depth in relation to Internal Controls, Budgeting, Forecasting, and more. We also discuss the best certifications to have, as well as whether there is flexibility to move between industries as a controller.
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[@tranquil5608]

I really enjoy your videos. I find them really valuable and this was really good too. I consider you a mentor even though we dont know each other. Please keep up the good work. Thanks

[@loidforger5780]

Really liked the last advice. Loving these frequent videos . Thanks

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Mo

[@RevolutionarySky]

Your videos are always so insigtful! Thanks for making such useful content, i’ve got quite a journey till i get to the controller position but the way you describe and break it down to us is so clear and easy to understand, well done! Keep up with your good work

[@TheFinancialController]

Great to hear!

[@evansjuma3831]

Hi Bill, this is a great and informative presentation, glad to see my question comprehensively answered, many thanks brother! I am looking forward to a great year with more informative contents from you

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Evans!

[@bossmanceo]

This channel is a gem! Thank you a thousand time! You’re the best!

[@TheFinancialController]

Awesome Pierre

[@a.sydney5036]

@@TheFinancialController it really is. Thank you again.

[@mentalnesaguaro7801]

After watching your videos I can't help but think that becoming a financial controller is much easier in Europe than in America. Well, at least in my country. I have seen 25 year olds becoming junior financial controllers in some smaller companies after only working as an auditor in big 4 for maybe ~4 years.

[@CPATuttle]

This was great. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@anooopmurali]

Informative as always!
Have a great year ahead.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks anoop

[@lanidvabella2396]

nice one.. im learning a lot.. thanks for sharing your expertise

[@stephenadeya8662]

Thanks, much appreciation from Nairobi, Kenya. The Q&A session was encouraging more so how you responded to various issues from different persons all over the world. You're an inspiration to my professional growth.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks stephen

[@stephenadeya8662]

@@TheFinancialController May be in future if you don't mind, talk about Hospitality Banquet Accounting.

[@kcnguyen18]

I was wondering could you sometimes make a video to advise how many years should I spend on my Senior billing level to be a Billing Manager. Are there any skills, attitudes, that I need to pay attentions to in order to get promotion? Thank you in advance!

[@jobsampath]

Hey Bill, Happy new year and thank you for passing your experience to us. could you let me know how accrued expenses affect OPEX budget?

[@TheFinancialController]

Hi I will address this in a future video on financial budgets

[@jogradinjj5591]

thank you learned so much ..from Australia

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks a lot

[@paige4985]

I really liked your videos. Please keep posting.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Paige ;)

[@positive_vibes_2427]

I just landed a role in Auditing in Public Accounting (Entry Level Associate with a November start). I'm tuned in!

[@TheFinancialController]

Congratulations!

[@positive_vibes_2427]

@@TheFinancialController Thanks! Currently looking up tips on how to perform well and planning for the future. Also trying to be a CPA by then!

[@kingofkings9142]

@Positive vibes..... How is it going on now? Are you enjoying the role?

[@positive_vibes_2427]

@@kingofkings9142 decent. A lot of downtime since busy season. Trying to get thru CPA more than anything tbh. Helping out here and there though

[@heisenberg7049]

Thanks for including my question. Great video. Breaking Bad is the best!

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks man, keep asking good questions

[@sxrpmoon5456]

best info ever

[@madisonpack5258]

Hey Bill,
I work in accounts payable right now, but I do not want to be stuck here forever. What actions can I take to move up the ladder? Degrees? Other positions?

[@queensgambit4982]

First step get a bachelors degree in accounting . With a Bach you can get get entry to staff accountant position. It is the first professional accounting position . Yeah climbs to Staff 2 ,and senior , asst cont and then controller etc. I would recommend getting your masters to complete 150 credit hours and become eligible to sit for the CPA exam . Don’t go for certificate of accounting or something like that . The only way to become a competent accountant is to understand and have. Solid foundation of GAAP . Generally accepted accounting principles. If you do get go for your masters I recommend taking courses in taxation . Knowing both makes you a solid accountant with a lot of potential .

[@jessiesi1412]

I keep watching your Chanel and love your videos. Thanks for the efforts！

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Meng!

[@cocoshuimu]

Hi Bill, I am revisiting this video again. I was a senior accountant but I hadn't had much forecasting/budgeting experience so I am getting a Financial Analyst role (focusing on budgeting and forecasting) probably next week, am I going backwards according to your metric? or am I still on the right track to be a finance manager in a couple of years? Thank you very much.

[@TheFinancialController]

Don’t think of it as backwards. Just learn about budgeting and forecasting as much as you can

[@cocoshuimu]

@@TheFinancialController Thank you so much for your advice. I really appreciate it ❤️

[@ngocbaonguyen5386]

Can you do an opinion on CPA + CFE ?

[@shabeelck5588]

Hey sir, will i get promote if im just a tally accountant?

[@claudiamendieta4937]

You are the best 😀

[@550manu]

your content are amazing

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks 🙏

[@IXIFrostIXI]

Do you think accounting manager to FBP is a trap or a solid foreword movement ?

[@jithinsavio3812]

This channel is best, useful for young accountants..
Is there any assistant post for u available sir..?knowledge matters not salary...✌️

[@TheFinancialController]

Thank you. Not yet but will let u know when I do need one

[@danielwilson1793]

Hey Bill,
Nice videos btw haha really love it
I was wondering could you sometimes make a video about career certification. Like what is the best certification that we need if we want to accelerate our career as a finance/accountant/controller/analyst?
Thanks in advance haha I would really love to watch it and hope others too.

[@TheFinancialController]

Sounds like a good video idea ok

[@theboombody]

I definitely went into the accounting career path for the job stability and to provide for my loved ones. Sure didn't go into it for the passion of the content.

[@comfortmutenda1131]

Hi Bro thanks for the awesome content , I'm an accountant having an interview for Finance Controller role on Tuesday with a consulting firm , your videos are amazing , is there any tip you can give me I would highly appreciate it .

[@TheFinancialController]

Good luck. Be calm and just have a conversation. Ask questions that shows you are curious about the role and its objectives

[@comfortmutenda1131]

Thanks so much bro👏and God bless you

[@isaacweah2780]

How can you help me. I am having an interview by Sept 21,2021 for a financial controller?

[@HemantBhaiyaGaming]

How do you grow in the field of Enrolled agent?

[@FujiMezu]

I’m a freshman in college studying to become an accountant! What should my ultimate goal be?

[@abdullahesmail9681]

Hi bill I am Abdullah from Egypt I have 9 year's is a general accountant it means her in Egypt you work in all functions in a company usually the company size is small or family business in my case can I get job as a financial controller ?

[@ahmedismail717]

Best of luck big boss

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks man

[@will201084]

So I am basically doing a lot of what a controller does at a clerks pay? Damnit lol

[@nagibabdowhab9447]

I have question, please ?! The MBA
Is important for accounts?

[@TheFinancialController]

No

[@ahmedismail717]

I need your help witch one should i start first CMA or IFRS DIP or FMVA i am working as senior Accountant at construction company from 3 years and before that i was external auditor for around 2 years , thank you alot

[@TheFinancialController]

I guess depends on your goal. Why not the CPA (or your country equivalent) if you were in audit?

[@ahmedismail717]

@@TheFinancialController actually i am in UAE and CPA or ACCA will be my next goal i need to warm up with 6 months certificate 😅

[@TheFinancialController]

Sorry I’m not familiar with those other certificates. But if I were you I would focus all my efforts on getting the CPA

[@ahmedismail717]

@@TheFinancialController Thank you so much Dear ❤️❤️

[@jamaicanqueen1058]

Are there any courses that I can take to give me more insight and hands on experience in becoming an AP Manager? I’ve worked in this area for many years, and would like become an AP Manager.

[@TheFinancialController]

my controller Academy course has a whole module on AP. And another module on accruals and month-close. Check it out

[@apoorvasharma9365]

Could you please made the videos on U.S. GAAP

[@TheFinancialController]

Sure will do.

[@JaxHO]

ACCA or CPA? Any advice?

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[@davidwoods9136]

Explaining the algorithm at the beginning of the video.... you are a demi-god.

[@TheFinancialController]

Haha had to re watch to see what you mean

[@mohamedalaasaad7447]

Hello
I'm Mohamed from egypt, i'm accountant in manufacturing company, now i'm studying cma 'm target to get examination in October window , I need to get meeting with you nearest time via zoom or teams

[@ALshe77i96]

why when you say Ahmed the language change to Egyptian😂😂

[@TheFinancialController]

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[@mackenzierhinehart4395]

None of these are common questions for an interview.