Accounting

Does your company allow you to use Claude? If yes, what type of company are you and size?

I need a break from accounting. What are some accounting-adjacent jobs I can look into? My background is in technical accounting and audit.

I was told by a colleague that I'm too old to still be using lol. I don't use lol in emails or professional communications, but I will sometimes drop a lol in the casual Slack chats at work. I… more

Does anyone know if EY UK and KPMG UK still allow temporary work from abroad (10-20 days per year) from India subject to approvals or is India on the restricted list? Pwc recently put India on the res… more

When your supervisor asks you and a few of your coworkers out for an impromptu lunch, it should be safe to assume he is paying for everyone? My manager took five of us to lunch today, but when the bil… more

None of these people in private equity have their CPAs yet they are now controlling/owning CPA firms. Does anyone see a problem here?

What’s the charge hour goal for managers and senior managers at RSM corporate tax group?

Has anyone gotten their CPE audited by the state their CPA license is in before?

For those of you an AICPA member, are you enrolled in any of their life insurance offerings? If so, which one and state your age and family situation (single, married with kids etc). If you aren’t enrolled, why n… more

Hi! Considering interviewing for KPMG FDD S1 118K in California (Is this lower compared to EY, PWC, Deloitte?). Currently at EY audit (About to be S1). Would appreciate insights on the KPMG FDD group,… more

💭 If you were let go from your job tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?

What’s an audit director at CLA typically make? LCOL

I can admit that I could be a bad person here. Because listening to my coworkers coughing their heads off, or belching, and not to mention their other bodily functions, I can feel myself becoming incr… more

Currently doing an internship at a big 4 in M&A tax, very interested in what the exit opportunities are? (CPA pathway, no JD)

I’m a recent graduate with a season of tax experience that’s now looking to get a general accounting job but I am having zero luck. I’ve had three interviews so far and was ghosted by two and rejected… more

Forget the Big4! I've worked at EY and PWC and I'm over it. What do you guys think of firms like RSM or Baker Tilly? Do they offer decent career growth or better WLB?

I'm thinking of moving abroad. How hard do you think it is for someone who's worked in accounting in the US to transition to a role in Australia?

How are my fellow accountants preparing for the rough economic times ahead?

I'm leaving Deloitte, but my new job doesn't start until mid-July. When should I put in my notice? The last time I gave an employer a full two weeks' notice, I was fired that day. I don… more

I might as well crawl into a hole and die because I'm never going to emotionally recover from my behavior yesterday. Let me just say I'm not a girly girl who swoons anytime a cute guy is nice … more

What Technical Accounting does a new audit manager absolutely need to be familiar with/ be able to answer client questions without needing to research? I was thinking ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 805 wou… more

I've kind of been following the KPMG case in Australia. I say kind of, because what are the stakes here really? Is KPMG going to face any consequences? I'm guessing they will be slapped with a… more

I was fired from a public accounting firm two years ago and recently from another one. I worked hard and did my best, but I feel public accounting may not be the right fit for me.
I want to move to industry/… more

Co-worker(not my manager but has review over some of my processes) sends me journals of his and other co-workers' mistakes to correct on the ERP. He's the type who would call others out for th… more

Is the CPA still worth getting?

Anyone else get pain in the middle of your back from sitting all day?

That's the only thing I can think of that would making my back hurt. So I figured some other accountants out there must have si… more

How important is referral if you’re directly in contact with the companies recruiter? Is it even necessary at all?

What should I ask for as a senior VP in stout accounting and reporting advisory (ARA)?

What are the key skills to show on your resume from audit/public accounting to get interviewed/hired in industry? Hiring managers, what are reasons you wouldn’t hire a senior auditor that could be remedied on resume or… more

has anyone incorporated Basis AI into their workflow?

I scheduled a meeting with a potential client at the end of the week. We're meeting up in public, so we were deciding where to meet, and they asked what I'll be wearing. I said I wasn't su… more

Does anyone here have a boss that is a Narcissist and refuses to professionally develop you? That's my current condition. I have for years expressed the desire to learn more and be challenged. Bu… more

Hi everyone!
I'm carrying out some research into the day-to-day challenges faced by accountants and bookkeepers in the UK.
I've created a short 2-minute survey to understand which tasks are the most time-consuming, r… more

💸 If you found out a coworker made significantly more than you for the same role, what would you do about it (if anything)?

A friend who wants to enter accounting was going to get a master's. I think they just need an associate or accounting hours to supplement bachelor's degree. Thoughts?