You're considering a career in Corporate Accounting. Which path should you take?

Comece obtendo um diploma em Ciências Contábeis e registre-se no Conselho Regional. Foque em se especializar em áreas contábeis específicas, como IFRS, auditoria ou tributação, conforme seus interesses. Além disso, busque estágios e experiências práticas em empresas, o que ajudará a desenvolver habilidades relevantes e a construir uma rede de contatos no setor. Também busque conhecimentos em ferramentas tecnológicas, que estão constantemente interligadas na área contábil, além de habilidades de comunicação.

I support this. Also, after the certification, don’t relax. Gain more knowledge, gain more experience. My case was a bit funny and slow. Had to take a number of interviews with different companies before I settled at my current as a Financial Analyst. I’m sharing this because during my wait, I had to take a lot of tests and interviews with different company and institutions. During this process I gained knowledge, I was forced to gain more knowledge and experience.

To further solidify your educational foundation in corporate accounting, consider pursuing specialised certifications beyond the CPA or ACCA or similar. Explore options like the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) if your interests lie in strategic financial management, or the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) if you're drawn to IT audit and cybersecurity. These specialised credentials demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning and position you as an expert in niche areas within corporate accounting, opening doors to exciting career paths and leadership opportunities.

Estude na FIPECAFI (FEA USP)! Se, tiver filhos, que queiram fazer a mesma carreira, indique a graduação na FIPECAFI (FEA USP), com direito a estágio em vários segmentos. Ponto forte: Visão contábil fiscal e "Visão contábil gerencial". Ou procure outra instituição de capacitação de igual renome!

While the audit path offers a strong foundation in corporate accounting, consider exploring adjacent avenues to broaden your skillset and enhance your career trajectory. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) provides opportunities to leverage your analytical skills for strategic decision-making. Tax advisory allows you to specialize in complex tax regulations and provide valuable counsel to businesses. Internal audit focuses on evaluating and improving internal controls within organizations. By diversifying your experience across these related fields, you can gain a holistic understanding of corporate finance and position yourself for leadership roles with a broader perspective.

To maximize your success in the tax terrain of corporate accounting, consider specializing further within this niche. Explore areas like international tax, transfer pricing, or state and local tax to develop deep expertise in a specific domain. This focused approach allows you to become a sought-after expert, providing valuable counsel to businesses navigating complex tax regulations in a globalized economy. Develop strong research and analytical skills to stay ahead of evolving tax legislation and interpret its impact on businesses effectively.

Management accounting perspective is the broadest one, demanding an understanding of all business functions and how they contribute towards business success. MA is a blend of and a link between management and accounting. If you like being impactful, go for this path - this is based on my entrepreneurial experience.

Management Accountants offer insight and foresight. Public Accountants offer hindsight and oversight. While we need tax preparation and audits, I like analysis that offers decision support.

O caminho gerencial é o "diferencial" competitivo. A contabilidade "funciona" como um portal de comunicação e transformação "global", instalada em todas as organizações profissionais do "planeta". Ela, ao ser padronizada (e tem que ser assim) para que o mundo utilize, perdeu características peculiares importantes, que podemos tratar na contabilidade gerencial! Os critérios contábeis gerenciais são mais "justos e perfeitos". Recentemente fiz uma palestra para 200 formandos de engenharia, e perguntei: (1) Quem fala mais que 2 línguas? (Resposta - a maioria). (2) Quem fala a linguagem "contabilidade"? (Resposta - ninguém). Alertei: vocês irão melhorar o "mundo", mas se não aprenderem contabilidade, nunca saberão "quanto"

I like to make reference to my case especially when it’s something I can relate with. Growing up I knew I wasn’t for Auditing because I did my Industrial Training with an Audit firm. It wasn’t challenging as I want it (no disrespect to the Auditors). I wanted something that will task my brain, not routine activities. Then I meet Planning. Planning consists of Forecasting and Budgeting. Looking into the future as I like to call it. All Accountants deal with past records. Only Great Accountants look into the future.

To truly excel in management accounting, cultivate a deep understanding of the business beyond financial statements. Develop strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and provide valuable insights to drive strategic decision-making. Hone your communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Embrace a proactive mindset, seeking opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives and drive business performance. By positioning yourself as a strategic partner to the business, you can maximize your impact and unlock exciting career opportunities in management accounting.

Tenho encontrado ao longo de nossa jornada de mais de três décadas, CEO's que vieram iniciaram sua carreira no caminho da contabilidade gerencial. Está dica é importante, para quem quer galgar cargos de presidentes, diretores financeiros. Ela exige conhecer, além dos padrões oficiais da contabilidade os critérios mais refinados para tomada de decisão. Em minha opinião estes critérios gerenciais são mais importantes para direcionar os investimentos das corporações

Financial Planning like Management Accounting work hand in hand. Its use to foresee future earnings and spendings. The analysis also makes it more unique for managerial decision making and future growth forecasts. Like I said in my previous comment, “only Great Accountants/Accounting Professionals/Financiers, look into the future.”

To truly thrive in financial planning within corporate accounting, cultivate a deep understanding of financial markets and economic trends. Develop expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and risk management strategies. Hone your communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate complex financial plans to stakeholders. Embrace a data-driven approach, leveraging analytics to inform investment decisions and optimize capital allocation. By combining financial acumen with strategic foresight, you can play a pivotal role in shaping a company's financial future and driving sustainable growth.

Importante lembrar, que: a contabilidade é regime de competência (não regime de caixa), ou seja: ela não leva em consideração prazos, e parece que foi inventada para um mundo que não tem inflação. Ou seja: é essencial acompanhar o Fluxo de Caixa (financeiro) balanceamento os prazos médios de pagamentos x recebimento. No Planejamento Orçamentário é possível criar um cenário de geração de caixa, e acompanhá-lo com ações de geração de caixa, principalmente além da venda - com projetos de melhorias

Accounting consultancy offers diverse projects and the opportunity to work with multiple clients, honing analytical skills. Consultants often advise on process improvements, financial software, or compliance measures, making it a dynamic option if you enjoy varied work.

Na consultoria o aprendizado é "fora da curva", ou seja: acelerado! Para que busca "aprendizado prático acelerado" busque uma consultoria. Perfil desejado para consultoria: gostar de estudar "sempre", empatia com clientes, boa comunicação e "humildade" para reconhecer que o cliente é sempre o foco principal (ele é quem detém o peso sobre sua costas, nós consultores estaremos somente do lado, com idéias e ações, mas nunca na linha de frente como ele) Gosto de chamar o profissional de consultoria, como "DILIGENTE", ou seja: estarão se preparando para atender os "Reis", através de sua experiência e estudos!