Siri figures she is good at math

People have different preferences for adding up a few numbers.  Some seem to be born with the talent of doing difficult math in their heads.  Some accountants love running a tape on a 10-key.  Excel is the tool of choice for others. Lately, I have experimented with using Siri as my calculator.  Siri is a personal assistant on Apple devices that uses natural language to communicate (in case you didn’t know).  We are getting closer to the future depicted in Star Trek where a person can carry on a verbal conversation with a computer. Why is Siri a great calculator?  For one, it’s hands-free.  Second, Siri has a sense of humor: Me: “What is 2,587 plus 1,207?” Siri: “Let me think… the answer is 3,794.” Me: “Siri, you are good at math.” Siri: “I am?” Me: “Yes.” Siri: “That’s what I figured.”

Funny Alternative Acronyms for CPA

I recently became a CPA in the state of Nevada.  By CPA, I’m referring to Certified Public Accountant.  Although this is a widely recognized acronym in the United States, Wikipedia lists many other uses of it throughout the world.

The CPA acronym is also often used to poke fun at number crunchers in many variations.  Here are a few of the best I’ve heard:

  • Cheapest Price Available
  • Copy, Paste, and Annotate
  • Can’t Produce Anything
  • Constantly Proposing Audits
  • Couldn’t Pass Again (referring to the CPA exam, of course)

I claim that none of the above are applicable to me, but I refuse to take the CPA exam again just to prove it.

If you have a hilarious CPA acronym to share, please leave a comment.  A hard-working accountant like me needs a burst of uncontrollable laughter once in a while.