Question

Our Module 2 discussion will focus on familiarizing yourself with someone in the accounting profession.

The purpose of this assignment is to get a picture of the various roles managers play and the skills required to perform effectively in an accounting role.

You should choose to interview someone who has been in the accounting field for at least 2 years, employed full time. Please use the questions below, but feel free to add your own. Ask frequently for examples which illustrate the interviewee’s experience. When an interviewee tells you an interesting story, make sure to ask further questions so you understand how this experience is related to their work and their skills.

Take notes during the interview and then summarize what you learned. Do not provide a verbatim account of the interview! Rather describe what you learned about he accounting field, the skills needed to be successful, what challenges they face, etc. Start the interview by having the individual describe their organization, their specific role and their background briefly. Then use these questions to follow up:

1. Describe a typical day at work.

2. What are the critical skills needed to be successful in your line of work?

3. Name one recent change you had to deal with at work and describe how you managed that change.

4. What do you like best about your work in the field of accounting? Like the least?

5. What would you like to learn more about that would help you to continue to improve in your job?

6. What one piece of "advice" would you give to someone considering a career in accounting?

Summarize what you learned by conducting this interview. Start your posting by briefly describing your interviewee's role and the organization they work for as well as their background (education/formal training, previous jobs, etc.). Then, list each question and provide your interviewee's answer.:

Answer 1

I interview the Chartered Accountant, working as a senior manager with Unilever group since last 3 years. he is a CA from five years, before this he was working with a reputed audit firm, and has done his articleship with Delloite. the facts discovered after interviewing him are as follows:

Ques 1 - Describe a typical day at work

Ans 1 - He gets to office at 10 AM sharp, and there is no fix time to get back home. normally there is a lot of work, responsibilities but since he enjoys his work, it does not feel it to very hectic. his working includes working on day to day reports and accounting and also leading his finance team working under him. also there is a workshop regarding advanced ERP every friday and also supporting the auditors. sometimes he doesn't even get time to have his lunch properly.

Ques 2 - What are the critical skills needed to be successful in your line of work?

Ans 2 - Critical skills needed are great analysis skills and smart working. since there is a lot of work pressure, one has to work smartly to tackle the same and to reduce the work stress. also one has to be very attentive and careful while working with the figures to avoid any errors and reduce the increased work. also one has to keep himself updated about the latest changes in the field of accounting.

Ques 3 - Name one recent change you had to deal with at work and describe how you managed that change.

Ans 3 - One recent change in the field of accounting is the adaption of Indian Accounting Standards and the latest version of ERP SAP. Although it was quiet challenging initially, but at the same time it was a great learning experience. your inner will to learn and explore new things also helps you to accomodate these changes in your working.

Ques 4 - What do you like best about your work in the field of accounting? Like the least?

Ans 4 - What i like the best about this accounting field is that there is a clear career path, stable and growing career field and also you work anywhere you want. least likely thing is that the education is ongoing and the work may seem dull and boring at times.

Ques 5 - What would you like to learn more about that would help you to continue to improve in your job?

Ans 5 - To continue to improve in your job, you must keep pace with changes and latest accounting techniques as the education is ongoing one. also good leadership skills and managerial skills will help you to work effortlessly with your team and show good results.

Ques 6 - What one piece of "advice" would you give to someone considering a career in accounting?

Ans 6 - Every field has its own pros and cons. There exists no such career where there are no problems or competition. Although the work is stressful and never ending learning required, but at the same time there are great growth prospects in this career and lots of knowledge and good links to form. there are always job available as in you can work anywhere you want. but you should be capable enough to work in situations of extreme stress and pressure.