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For all my accountants who live in a snowy place, what shoes do you wear where they are professional but also safe to walk in snow and ice? I just moved from the West to the Midwest so I am new to thi… more

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My file names are a reflection of my mental state throughout the audit season. I know it’s bad when it starts turning into a desperate conversation with myself lol

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For those who have passed all the CPA exams, how long did it take you to do it while working full time? Need some motivation :/

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Good day everyone.
Has anyone heard of SIWA industrial kitchen equipment before?
How is the company like? Wages, benefits and the likes?

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With the elimination of entertainment expenses with the TCJA, are companies fully eating the cost of suites at stadiums or do they try to claim it's an advertising expense or some other crap?

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I was thinking about getting into freelance tax preparation to bring in some extra cash. Anyone done this, is it worth it? Or is there other freelance work I should look into?

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Under IFRS, what’s the impact of deferred tax asset and liability in a scenario where you have a bargain purchase price (negative goodwill). Initially the negative goodwill will be recognized in PL as… more

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Is it me or the job market still 💩?

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Is transaction diligence at EY the same as FDD at other firms?

It feels like there is a bunch of niche fields within this group at EY so it’s hard to tell what I’m applying for

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Might be a long shot but is it possible to ask HR if they can extend my last day of employment for 2 weeks? I was laid off and my official last day is on the 16th and I’m fine being off the payroll af… more

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Does anyone genuinely love their firm? Im trying to find a firm that seems to have good work life balance. Schellman tops every list and I find that suspicious. Looking for good PTO, 401k match, mid… more

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5 YoE with a CPA, trying to find out how to make the most amount of money with the best WLB possible. let me know when someone cracks the secret code. Trying to make it possible for my wife to go part… more

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Infor Whats infor dress code?

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I left a top 10 firm and then went to a much smaller top 200 firm. I am not adjusting well, any advice?

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Is a career in Risk worth pursuing? Financial wise and career wise. Have been in accounting, audit for about 9yrs.

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Hello Accountants, Does anyone have information regarding the Accounting Generalist position, specifically its TEER category, NOC code, and skill level (whether it’s A, B, or C)? Additionally, what is… more

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What is going on with the CPA examination process ? It takes months to get your score back, scheduling an exam is as hard as getting a Taylor swift concert ticket (there is a virtual line) , prometric… more

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So, toxic job let me go in May, and thought they would be able to get away with being petty and trying to dispute my unemployment claim, guess what boo, ya fafo. Lol 🤣. I had all my ducks in a row an… more

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What happened to this guy 👇🏾👇🏾

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Torn on what to do. I really like my team, managers, and boss but recently have felt unsure of their intentions for my career growth. After my hiring, 2 people were hired at a level above me with less… more

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How is culture at Forvis Mazars after merger? (Audit practice)

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adter working for and later being black balled by the biggest accounting recruiting firm in you city. How do you continue your career?

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For those of us in L1 visas - anyone know options on how to get a green card without going through BDO or marriage?

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How does Amazon present offers? My recruiter scheduled a 15 minute call to discuss the results from loop interviews. I’m nervous and curious about how others have received offers or been declined. … more

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Whats the difference between a risk and financial advisory accounting and internal controls role vs an audit role?

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Those of you with home offices, what's a must have in your space that just makes you feel good? I've got a candle warmer, it's a game changer.

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After almost 4 years in accounting, I’m thinking of making a switch to FP&A. I am currently a senior accountant with my CPA at a real estate investment management company looking for a either an a… more

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I have a Master’s in Commerce and I have worked as a Customer Support Executive and an Administrative Assistant for over 4 years. My previous employer filed for bankruptcy so I am unemploy… more

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Do compliance skills in the banking sector transfer well to the U.S.

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Hi, Can anyone guide about US GAAP Certificate Course online institute

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Amazon How are offers presented?

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European out of office messages really be like “I’m not working for the next 3 months, and neither is anyone else who could help you. Your email will be auto-deleted and if you send another you’ll be … more

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Amazon I completed the @amazon final interview loop 3 business days ago for an accounting role. Last night, my recruiter requested a 15 minute call, which I scheduled. Does anyone know if this call … more

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It’s been a while since I took the cpa exams. Anyone tested in both Business Analysis and Reporting and the Information Systems and controls discipline sections? Your general view of the two sections

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Hello, I'm an accountant (specifically in tax) with an associate degree. I do plan to get a bachelor degree in the future. I'm job searching at this point.
Is accounting really that difficult to ge… more

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I'm a sort of a self-proclaimed Excel nerd. And I mean, will completely get lost in trying to create a program within a program (for acct purposes of course). Wanted to start a thread that potentially excited… more

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Has anyone tried working in two accounting firms concurrently?

I received an interesting opportunity in another firm but I am not entirely sure if I want to leave my current firm.

Should I yolo it?

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