From Carpet Cleaner to CPA: An Accounting Student's Journey

Blake and David talk with Chayton Farlee, an accounting student at the University of the Pacific, about his journey into accounting and his thoughts on the profession. They discuss his inspiring path from cleaning carpets during the pandemic to pursuing his CPA and CMA, the disconnect many students feel between accounting theory and real-world application, the importance of bookkeeping skills, and considerations around starting his career at a Big Four firm or a smaller, more lifestyle-friendly firm.

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01:04 What Got Chayton into Accounting?
03:19 The Value of Accounting in Business
04:00 Chayton's Progress at becoming a CPA
05:51 Chayton's Thoughts on the 150 Hour Rule
07:17 The Perception of Accounting Among Students
08:34 The Importance of Real World Application in Accounting Education
10:59 What Was Chayton's Accounting 101 Class Like?
16:59 Chayton's Future Career Plans
21:54 Thanks For Joining Us Chayton, Keep Us Updated