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Is 195K total comp (base + bonus) fair for a tax manager in Los Angeles. I have 8 years experience. Public accounting fully remote offer btw

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Not sure if this is the right spot to ask about this – but does anyone here work in Bentonville, AR? Considering relocating and trying to wrap my mind around the idea. Based on a quick spin through Zi… more

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How much of a step back in level should I expect when I return to public accounting if I take four years out but keep up with changing standards and practices through CPE and maintain my CPA license?

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Are the claims of having good WLB actually true? I'm considering leaving a GT team where pretty much everyone averages 9 to 10 hours of work a day all year.

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You ever just don’t like some of the people you work with? I’m on a team with an MD and senior manager that I just absolutely don’t mesh with. They’re both weird, snarky, passive aggressive and they b… more

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I need some help and was hoping to get insight:

I’m working at a company that uses Quickbooks Enterprise, but doesn’t track inventory in there. My goal is for them to be able to. Most of the inventory … more

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Wanna share my experience working in Acc Pro Singapore.
This Company really terrible. Boss manipulates everything. To the extend asking current staffs to write positive reviews in Glassdoor to increase their ratin… more

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This is, by far, my least favorite part of the job. Sometimes half my day is spent bugging people for the unteenth time just so I can close the books.

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Does anyone mind sharing their annual billable hour expectation for audit manager? Ours is 1500 which doesn’t seem like much but feels unattainable for all the admin BS we’re responsible for.

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How profitable is audit I feel like for the amount of work and the amount of staff on an audit how are you making much of any profit ? Even worse for boutique or smaller firms

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Ok guys. Economics 101

If you want to bring the price of a good down do you:
A. Increase demand by handing out $25k
B. Increase supply

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Question for Managers:

What non-work-related habits or practices do you observe in high performers that significantly enhance their value in your eyes?

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What's the salary for Elite District Sales Manager at ADP in North NJ for SBS sales? Base and OTE? Whats the commission structure like and commons % after hitting 100%?

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Does Baker Tilly allow temp tax preparers to run their own tax business on the side or work for other companies since its a seasonal position?

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I have a question: Does King & George hire any accountants or just keep posting the position. I’m in Fort Worth and keep seeing their posting and I apply.

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Just had a big 4 recruiter in my linkedin DMs with an opportunity in their US gov-con practice. Do I have a chance of getting security clearance?

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-My family emigrated from a "hostile" country when I was in 4th grade. Naturalize… more

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What tax software does CohnReznick use?

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Louisiana Public Accountants- What does your PTO policy look like? And are you happy with the amount of time off you are given?

Thanks in advance!!!

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Opinions on Cherry Bekaert? Looking for better quality of life than at Big4

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Tips to excel in a financial reporting role? Interested in how I can educate myself on my own when starting a new job in financial reporting to excel and be a high performer.

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What certifications are worth getting after CPA? Looking at data analytics boot camps or similar to set myself apart from peers

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Have 10 years of experience in accounting and tax audit but it seems hard to get job most of it requires professiomal cert which im lack of. I started to look for junior accounting role such as Ap AR … more

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Why is Tax Tech not a in demand position?
Is the wlb just as bad as compliance

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Busy season life is not very demure, not very mindful.

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Which role did you take after PA for a better WLB ? How many hours do you work now per week?

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If moving to another big 4 in M&A tax at m2 level is it reasonable to ask for $250K in NYC?

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I am actively seeking a job after taking a year-long career break due to family matters. With 14 years of experience in accounting and 4 years in tax auditing, I have applied to numerous positions and attended ma… more

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I’m up for promotion next year and have almost 7 years of experience. Recruiters keep contacting me for sr. Accountant positions that pay really bad. When I get promoted to manager will this stop and … more

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Does pwc have good benefits for physical well being (gym etc) and do@you get meal allowance daily during busy season?

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Can a prospective employer get my current comp from my current employer? I told them how much I was looking for and made it through second round. I'm pretty confident I'll get an offer. Howeve… more

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Damn. The new job honeymoon phase finally wore off and the anxiety and everything I bottled up from my old toxic job finally hit me like a truck and I feel like I'd been steamrollered.

Like it hit… more

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Recently unemployed. Looking for an Accounts Payable or Receivable position. I’ve done both for over 25+ years. Not looking for more than entry to mid level for now. I’ve worked retail for the past 9 … more

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Alvarez and Marsal tax directors (core tax), please chime in with your experiences working at the firm - thank you!

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I just started my 3rd year in tax and I want to exit tax to something more consistent and higher paying but im not very familiar with exit opportunities of tax. Can you guys guide me which areas i can… more

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