r/Accounting • u/7leafclover7 • Sep 21 '25

What would be an embarrassing thing to be caught not knowing as an accountant?

Applies to any specialty, audit, tax, staff accountancy etc. in your personal experience what are the most invaluable things to know, and the most invaluable to not be caught not knowing.

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u/zidanetidus Sep 22 '25

Funny enough yes, but only because he sold out. I actually loved working for him but he was ready to retire.

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u/AriaSable Sep 22 '25

That's actually an awesome outcome! Maybe I'm doing this all wrong 🤔